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According to business and economics experts, 2017 is the best year to enter the workforce, with unemployment rates less than three percent nationally.
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According to business and economics experts, 2017 is the best year to enter the workforce, with unemployment rates less than three percent nationally.
Colorado, with a booming software and information technology sector, boasts an unemployment rate of just 3.4 percent.
Unemployment rates fell in 32 U.S. states last month, including Colorado, as employers nationwide added the most jobs of any month this year.
Colorado's unemployment rate has dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.3 percent.
Colorado's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.4 percent in June, with fewer people participating in the workforce.
Consumer confidence is at its highest level since 2007, and a large amount of the credit goes to improved job conditions.
Job seekers have a chance to meet dozens of potential employers who are looking for good employees in Denver on Thursday.
Gov. John Hickenlooper plans to unveil a workforce initiative that his administration says will increase hiring in Colorado.
Colorado's unemployment rate is now at its lowest level since before the recession.
Colorado's unemployment rate is at 4.3 percent. But tens of thousands of residents still have been unable to find a job for more than six months.
Colorado's unemployment rate has dropped by 0.4 percentage point to 4.3 percent in October, the lowest level in more than 6½ years.
Bob Beauprez believes he can mount a comeback. He thinks Colorado will, too -- if he's elected.
State officials say Colorado lost 700 jobs in August but the unemployment rate dropped as the labor force shrank.
The unemployment rate in Colorado dropped to 5.5 percent in June, a decrease of three-tenths of a percentage point.
In a State of the City address heavy on employment, transit, tourism and business development, Mayor Michael Hancock on Monday trumpeted the city's gains in attracting manufacturers and culturing an environment for start-ups.
Colorado added jobs for the 29th straight month in March, and as the good economic news mounts, more people are seeking work, the state's chief economist said Friday.
Veterans returning from military service have a higher unemployment rate than average but that's all about to change thanks to a new law.
Colorado's unemployment remained at 6.1 percent in February as more people got jobs and even more joined the labor force.
Colorado's unemployment rate dropped to 6.1 percent in January, continuing a downward trend from last year.
Colorado's unemployment rate has declined to 6.8 percent, the lowest rate in nearly five years.
Colorado nonfarm payroll jobs declined by 4,300 from July to August, but the state's unemployment rate fell slightly as more people dropped out of the labor force.
Colorado lost thousands of jobs last month, but the state's unemployment rate is holding steady.
The governor's economists say Colorado's employment levels are back to where they were before the recession and tax receipts continue to exceed expectations.
Colorado's unemployment rate in April continued to fall, dropping to 6.9 percent from March's 7.1 percent.
Colorado Democrats have backed off a bill to allow unemployment benefits workers locked-out by employers as a defensive maneuver during labor disputes.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Denver police are asking the public for information on a man they believe was involved in a shooting earlier in September.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Globeville Recreation Center has remained vacant for nearly a year and community members are expressing frustration about the lack of a long-term plan.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Congressman Jeff Hurd invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the President.
Aurora police say they have identified six suspects connected to last month's "teen takeover" that drew an estimated 1,000 teens to a busy shopping center, leading to fights, property damage, thefts and traffic disruptions.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Denver's Hash Cab is the world's first rideshare service providing a safe way for people to consume marijuana while getting from point A to point B. The service is accepting rides, but the owner says he's still navigating regulatory challenges.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.