Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It’s Friday March 19th, and we’re lucky to start the day with you.

 

It’s officially spring this weekend, and for many Coloradans that means allergies. Today, we’re talking to an allergist about what’s to come this season.

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we’re going back to March 19th, 1855 when the US Army and volunteers from New Mexico stumbled upon a faction of Mouache Utes led by Tierra Blanca. A battle ensued in what is now known as Saguache. 

 

Now our feature story.

 

The first day of spring is Saturday, March 20, and for many Coloradans the season brings allergies. Reporter Michael Booth spoke with an allergist to understand more of what’s on the horizon, and shared part of that conversation with Lucy Haggard.

 

To read the full interview with Dr. Pete Cvietusa, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

Colorado Democrats unveiled their proposal for a public health insurance option Thursday. The bill is a top priority for Governor Jared Polis and progressive lawmakers. But opponents, including private insurers and hospitals, argue providers would bear the financial burden and patients would have fewer choices for care. The bill requires federal approval for a special kind of waiver, but proponents say they’re confident they can get it signed off.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/18/colorado-public-option-proposal-2021-details/ 

 

State lawmakers also announced a $4 billion transportation plan Thursday that emphasizes gas and road-use fees, including a 25 cent charge per home delivery. The fees collected as part of the plan would help fund much-needed projects to improve air quality, reduce traffic and expand public transit. Lawmakers have tried for years to address a growing number of transportation problems, and while Democrats control both chambers of the legislature, Republicans are likely to push back against the bill.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/18/colorado-gas-road-usage-fee-proposal-2021/ 

 

Last weekend’s storm spread multiple feet of snow across the Front Range. But statewide, drought conditions still persist. Thursday’s drought monitor report found that conditions improved across the Front Range and the eastern plains. But the Western Slope remains largely in the worst two categories of drought, and experts warn that spring snowstorms alone won’t be enough to fix the problem.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Friday March 19th, and we&rsquo;re lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s officially spring this weekend, and for many Coloradans that means allergies. Today, we&rsquo;re talking to an allergist about what&rsquo;s to come this season.
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we&rsquo;re going back to March 19th, 1855 when the US Army and volunteers from New Mexico stumbled upon a faction of Mouache Utes led by Tierra Blanca. A battle ensued in what is now known as Saguache.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now our feature story.
&nbsp;
The first day of spring is Saturday, March 20, and for many Coloradans the season brings allergies. Reporter Michael Booth spoke with an allergist to understand more of what&rsquo;s on the horizon, and shared part of that conversation with Lucy Haggard.
&nbsp;
To read the full interview with Dr. Pete Cvietusa, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Colorado Democrats unveiled their proposal for a public health insurance option Thursday. The bill is a top priority for Governor Jared Polis and progressive lawmakers. But opponents, including private insurers and hospitals, argue providers would bear the financial burden and patients would have fewer choices for care. The bill requires federal approval for a special kind of waiver, but proponents say they&rsquo;re confident they can get it signed off.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/18/colorado-public-option-proposal-2021-details/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
State lawmakers also announced a $4 billion transportation plan Thursday that emphasizes gas and road-use fees, including a 25 cent charge per home delivery. The fees collected as part of the plan would help fund much-needed projects to improve air quality, reduce traffic and expand public transit. Lawmakers have tried for years to address a growing number of transportation problems, and while Democrats control both chambers of the legislature, Republicans are likely to push back against the bill.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/18/colorado-gas-road-usage-fee-proposal-2021/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Last weekend&rsquo;s storm spread multiple feet of snow across the Front Range. But statewide, drought conditions still persist. Thursday&rsquo;s drought monitor report found that conditions improved across the Front Range and the eastern plains. But the Western Slope remains largely in the worst two categories of drought, and experts warn that spring snowstorms alone won&rsquo;t be enough to fix the problem.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. Now, a quick message from our editor.
&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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