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"Red Flag Law" Bill to be Introduced in Upcoming Legislative Session
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Incoming House Majority Leader says he will introduce a bill allowing involuntary treatment of mentally ill and temporary safekeeping of firearms. With Democrats now in control of both the House and Senate, Alec Garnett (D-Dist 2) believes the measure has necessary support to pass.
Read MoreState Audit Finds More Problems with System to Help Vulnerable Adults
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Colorado failed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities thousands of times in fiscal year 2017, according to a new state audit.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Killer Blames Marijuana Edible for Wife's Murder; New Research Explores Edibles and Psychiatric Effects
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A killer speaks out from behind bars for the first time and says a marijuana edible caused him to murder his wife. "I didn't know it was my wife!" he exclaimed. RMPBS looks at new emergency department research related to edibles.
Read MoreMarijuana Murder? : A Reporter’s Notebook about the case of Richard Kirk
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Behind the scenes as a reporter details why she pursued an interview with the killer who claimed a marijuana edible caused him to kill his wife.
Read MoreAnadarko plans to test more frequently after equipment was “contributing factor” in deadly blast
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Who is responsible for a deadly house explosion in Firestone, CO? Rocky Mountain PBS investigates the disaster and the state regulations that have been in place for years.
Read MoreDeadly Fire Prompts New Bill
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A Rocky Mountain PBS investigation found cases of mistreatment, abuse, neglect, and negligence involving Colorado host homes, including the case of Tanya Bell, who died in a 2016 fire when she couldn’t escape in her wheelchair. New legislation has been introduced to improve safety standards.
Read MoreHost Home Bill Dies in Senate Committee
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A state Senate committee rejected a Democrat-sponsored bill aimed at increasing inspections and improving safety conditions at Medicaid-funded host homes for people with developmental disabilities.
Read MoreRed Flag Bill Introduced in Colorado State House
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A bill aimed at the safety of law enforcement and that of mentally ill persons with firearms was introduced in the Colorado legislature with both a House Democrat and Republican sponsor.
Read MoreDeath and Mistreatment of Disabled Adults Prompts Action
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The state is reviewing its regulations to see whether they can be strengthened to improve the health, welfare, and safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities after a deadly fire and other allegations of neglect and abuse.
Read MoreSlavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Event Features RMPBS Program
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The Alliance to Combat Human Trafficking - Pueblo will be screening the Rocky Mountain PBS program "Traded and Trafficked," at the Rawlings Public Library on January 16, 2018 at 6:30pm.
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