Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up by the Colorado Sun. It’s Wednesday February 24th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. 

Today - Based on the 2020 census Colorado may get another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives - so how will that seat affect the current political landscape?

Before we begin, let’s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

Today, we take you back to February 24th, 1863 when Abraham Lincoln created the new territory of Arizona including the most famous boundary spot in the United States - four corners. That’s where Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado meet. It’s the only place in the country where you can be in four states at once.

Now, our feature story. 

Colorado is expected to receive one more seat in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the 2020 census. But how that seat will factor into the political landscape is yet to be seen. Contributor Sandra Fish spoke with reporter Lucy Haggard about what redistricting will entail this year and why it will be a race against time.

To read more about Colorado’s redistricting process, go to coloradosun.com.

Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:

Aurora will soon have an independent monitor for its police department. Aurora’s city manager said Tuesday that the monitor is necessary to restore trust with the community, underscored by a scathing report on the police department’s actions before and after Elijah McClain’s death. Officials did not comment on any disciplinary measures for the officers or paramedics involved in the incident, citing the Colorado Attorney General’s criminal investigation into the case.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/aurora-police-department-independent-monitor-elijah-mcclain/ 

A federal program that helps schools pay for internet service inside schools could soon help students learning from home. Nearly five years after Boulder Valley School District petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to let it help students cross the digital divide, the agency responded to a similar petition from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office. The FCC has not decided anything yet, but districts are hoping the interest indicates a change in policy to come.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/colorado-ag-e-rate-schools-broadband-digital-divide/ 

Xcel Energy added enough renewable sources of energy last year, particularly through wind power, to cut emissions by five percent in Colorado. The state’s largest electricity provider is set to close four of its coal-fired power plants by 2030, which will reduce emissions even further, though critics argue the company could still be doing more. The utility will release its Electricity Resource Plan on Thursday, which is expected to have new clean energy initiatives.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/24/xcel-energy-carbon-emissions-wind-power/

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 by the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Wednesday February 24th, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.&nbsp;
Today - Based on the 2020 census Colorado may get another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives - so how will that seat affect the current political landscape?
Before we begin, let&rsquo;s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
Today, we take you back to February 24th, 1863 when Abraham Lincoln created the new territory of Arizona including the most famous boundary spot in the United States - four corners. That&rsquo;s where Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado meet. It&rsquo;s the only place in the country where you can be in four states at once.
Now, our feature story.&nbsp;
Colorado is expected to receive one more seat in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the 2020 census. But how that seat will factor into the political landscape is yet to be seen. Contributor Sandra Fish spoke with reporter Lucy Haggard about what redistricting will entail this year and why it will be a race against time.
To read more about Colorado&rsquo;s redistricting process, go to coloradosun.com.
Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:
Aurora will soon have an independent monitor for its police department. Aurora&rsquo;s city manager said Tuesday that the monitor is necessary to restore trust with the community, underscored by a scathing report on the police department&rsquo;s actions before and after Elijah McClain&rsquo;s death. Officials did not comment on any disciplinary measures for the officers or paramedics involved in the incident, citing the Colorado Attorney General&rsquo;s criminal investigation into the case.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/aurora-police-department-independent-monitor-elijah-mcclain/">https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/aurora-police-department-independent-monitor-elijah-mcclain/</a>&nbsp;
A federal program that helps schools pay for internet service inside schools could soon help students learning from home. Nearly five years after Boulder Valley School District petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to let it help students cross the digital divide, the agency responded to a similar petition from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser&rsquo;s office. The FCC has not decided anything yet, but districts are hoping the interest indicates a change in policy to come.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/colorado-ag-e-rate-schools-broadband-digital-divide/">https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/23/colorado-ag-e-rate-schools-broadband-digital-divide/</a>&nbsp;
Xcel Energy added enough renewable sources of energy last year, particularly through wind power, to cut emissions by five percent in Colorado. The state&rsquo;s largest electricity provider is set to close four of its coal-fired power plants by 2030, which will reduce emissions even further, though critics argue the company could still be doing more. The utility will release its Electricity Resource Plan on Thursday, which is expected to have new clean energy initiatives.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/24/xcel-energy-carbon-emissions-wind-power/
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.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/.

The Daily Sun-Up

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/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;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 <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;