🤔 Resignation rumors swirl around CO Legislature

✊ Casa Bonita Employees Formally Unionize

In a unanimous vote Friday evening, 69 performers at the iconic “eatertainment” venue officially agreed to form a union in their quest for fairer compensation and safer working conditions. The employees will be represented by both the Actors' Equity Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7 in an unprecedented partnership. [Hey Denver]

🔎 City Auditor Criticizes Mayor’s Housing Initiatives

A new report from the Denver Auditor’s Office scrutinizes Mayor Mike Johnston’s multi-million dollar initiative to end unsheltered homelessness in the city. The report implies Johnston’s approach has been rushed and overambitious, leading to understaffing, security compromises, and questionable bookkeeping. [Axios Denver]

🤔 Unexpected Vacancies Raise Eyebrows at State Leg.

Some state lawmakers are calling for a reform of the legislature’s vacancy protocols. Following the surprising announcement that Sen. Chris Hansen was forfeiting his seat just a few weeks after winning his reelection campaign, two more state senators have also announced unexpected resignations. [CO Politics 🔒]

🍸 Denver’s Best Bars

From sleek lounges with inventive cocktail menus to classic dives with cheap drinks and comfy vibes, Denver has no shortage of great watering holes. So we asked two local experts to weigh in on the best places to grab a drink in the Mile High. [City Cast Denver 🎧]