🔎 Why the feds are investigating DougCo schools

🏳️‍🌈 The Center on Colfax CEO Steps Down

After six years helming Denver’s largest LGBTQ+ nonprofit, Rex Fuller is leaving his position as CEO. Aside from noting it was a mutual decision, neither Fuller nor The Center have elaborated on the reason for the change. [Denverite]

• The search for a new CEO begins: The Center on Colfax is seeking community input as it kicks off the search for Fuller’s replacement.

🔎 DOJ Investigates DougCo School District

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Douglas County School District related to accusations of discrimination, harassment, and bullying of students. While specific details of the investigation are unclear, the district has faced reports, complaints, and at least one lawsuit over such allegations in recent years. [CPR]

⚖️ What to Expect From the CO Legislature This Year

The legislative session kicked off last week — and although Democrats are in control of both the House and Senate, there’s still plenty to argue about. From the big budget deficit conundrum to another fight over how the rental market operates, one local expert shares his insight on the political debates to watch this year. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🎞️ Local Lawmakers Continue to Court Sundance

Speaking of 2025 legislation, a new bill introduced this week aims to lure Sundance Film Festival to Colorado by promising $34 million in tax incentives through 2036, should the world-famous film festival decide to relocate here. [CO Sun]

• The competition: Colorado is up against Cincinnati, Ohio, and Park City, Utah (the festival’s current home) — both of which have promised similar incentives.