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Colorado lawmakers convened Wednesday with one week left in this year’s session of the General Assembly, giving them limited time to pass final bills on land-use reform, gun regulation, property tax relief, tax credits and other priorities. Here are updates on major action and key developments. This story will be updated throughout the day. Updated at 2:19 p.m.: Colorado lawmakers’ latest effort to increase police oversight has stalled, and sponsors today accused law enforcement leaders of trying to kill it.

Religious discrimination is hurting children waiting for homes in foster care. Just after Easter, Colorado state senators passed a bill that will unconstitutionally discriminate against some current and prospective Christian foster families. The legislation declares that minors in foster care, beginning at 5 years old, will be instructed annually that they’re entitled to “affirmative gender care” in the state’s foster system and from their foster family.

What if going to the dentist was a confidence-boosting experience? What if dental offices focused on exceptional clinical outcomes and patient hospitality? Espire Dental founders Dr. Brett Levin and Dr. Jen Derse imagined a practice model where this elevated care was standard. Since 2018, this dream has been a reality for the patients and team members who are part of the Espire Dental team. The Espire Dental group includes 29 practices that all promise an experience where excellence in dentistry meets luxury hospitality.

Just like the rapidly growing Northern Colorado communities it serves, Aims Community College is a diverse and thriving place to learn and work. With four modern campuses in Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, and Fort Lupton, Aims is an inclusive and supportive institution. The college is dedicated to accessible, high-quality education for all students and prides itself on fostering an environment where employees are appreciated, and growth is available to everyone.

If you want to be an industry leader, you need to excel in both technical services and human connection. Their Denver team combines top professional knowledge with unmatched personalized service. RSM US LLP leadership empowers employees to build on their unique strengths and prioritize the human side of interactions with clients and the Denver community.

At AllHealth Network, mental health care and recovery are not just a service but a collaborative journey focused on strengths, resilience, and support for growth. Reaching out for help with substance use challenges, mental illness concerns, or a desire for community support can be intimidating. Still, one Colorado company is working to eliminate that hurdle.