Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It’s Friday May 28th.

 

Today - Is there a labor shortage in Colorado? Or are wages in some industries just too low?

 

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 take you back to May 28th, 2008 when The University of Denver bestowed a new name on the college’s international relations program. It became the Josef Korbel School of I
International Studies. Korbel was a Czechoslovakian diplomat who fled the country as it fell to Nazi Germany. He returned  when the war ended, but three years later a Soviet backed government hijacked the country and the Korbels left once again - and came to Denver. He organized a graduate program at DU and served as its first dean. There, he trained students in the nuances of diplomacy until his death in 1977.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Employers say they can’t find workers to fill positions. Job seekers say they can’t find positions that pay enough money. So, is Colorado experiencing a labor shortage or what? Reporter Tamara Chuang talks with Lucy Haggard about what’s going on with Colorado’s job market.

 

To read more about Colorado’s job market, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

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

 

The Denver Metro area will get a new area code starting next year: 983. The two area codes associated with north-central Colorado, numbers starting with 303 and 720, are expected to run out by the end of 2022. Existing phone customers will be able to keep their current numbers, as the 983 code will be used for people who request new phone service. This will be the first area code added to Colorado since 1998, when the 720 area code came on the scene. 

 

Colorado Democrats are getting creative in an attempt to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug prices. One bill would create a prescription drug affordability board to review the prices of medications. Governor Jared Polis’ office is pursuing measures with drug companies and health care providers, as well as reviewing cheaper Canadian drugs for import. If all those efforts succeed, they could collectively reduce out-of-pocket costs by 20% to 40%.

 

The Colorado Sun is offering a free virtual summer camp for middle school and high school students interested in journalism! Participants will match up with a professional journalist for a week to learn about what it’s like to work in the field. Students from underrepresented groups, including people of color, LGBTQ+, rural and first generation students are especially encouraged to apply. The Rise And Shine workshop will be held in the last week of July, with applications due June 18. Go to coloradosun.com for more information and to apply.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Friday May 28th.
&nbsp;
Today - Is there a labor shortage in Colorado? Or are wages in some industries just too low?
&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 take you back to May 28th, 2008 when The University of Denver bestowed a new name on the college&rsquo;s international relations program. It became the Josef Korbel School of I International Studies. Korbel was a Czechoslovakian diplomat who fled the country as it fell to Nazi Germany. He returned&nbsp; when the war ended, but three years later a Soviet backed government hijacked the country and the Korbels left once again - and came to Denver. He organized a graduate program at DU and served as its first dean. There, he trained students in the nuances of diplomacy until his death in 1977.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Employers say they can&rsquo;t find workers to fill positions. Job seekers say they can&rsquo;t find positions that pay enough money. So, is Colorado experiencing a labor shortage or what? Reporter Tamara Chuang talks with Lucy Haggard about what&rsquo;s going on with Colorado&rsquo;s job market.
&nbsp;
To read more about Colorado&rsquo;s job market, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
The Denver Metro area will get a new area code starting next year: 983. The two area codes associated with north-central Colorado, numbers starting with 303 and 720, are expected to run out by the end of 2022. Existing phone customers will be able to keep their current numbers, as the 983 code will be used for people who request new phone service. This will be the first area code added to Colorado since 1998, when the 720 area code came on the scene.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Colorado Democrats are getting creative in an attempt to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug prices. One bill would create a prescription drug affordability board to review the prices of medications. Governor Jared Polis&rsquo; office is pursuing measures with drug companies and health care providers, as well as reviewing cheaper Canadian drugs for import. If all those efforts succeed, they could collectively reduce out-of-pocket costs by 20% to 40%.
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is offering a free virtual summer camp for middle school and high school students interested in journalism! Participants will match up with a professional journalist for a week to learn about what it&rsquo;s like to work in the field. Students from underrepresented groups, including people of color, LGBTQ+, rural and first generation students are especially encouraged to apply. The Rise And Shine workshop will be held in the last week of July, with applications due June 18. Go to coloradosun.com for more information and to apply.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. 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;