Delilah Brumer

UC Regents review systemwide, health clinical quality committee reports - Daily Bruin This post was updated Jan. 21 at 11:34 p.m. The UC is making progress toward its goal of a 90% overall undergraduate graduation rate – but disparities in outcomes still exist for underrepresented stud...

The UC Board of Regents reviewed the University’s systemwide accountability report this week. My latest for the Daily Bruin 👇

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Live from UC regents meeting: My experimental mustache. (S/o to Daily Bruin reporter badass Delilah Brumer who's also in attendance, covering a 5-hour meeting.)

Gov. Polis orders emergency spending cuts in aftermath of Trump-pushed measure | Colorado Newsline Gov. Polis announced a total of about $250 million in cuts and redirected funds to help close a budget gap estimated to be $783 million.

After 40+ bylines and a lot of learning, my fellowship at @coloradonewsline.com is over. I’m grateful I got to spend the summer reporting on politics and policy in Colorado.

Here’s my last article 👇

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Gov. Polis orders emergency spending cuts in aftermath of Trump-pushed measure | Colorado Newsline Gov. Polis announced a total of about $250 million in cuts and redirected funds to help close a budget gap estimated to be $783 million.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday a total of about $250 million in cuts and redirected funds to help close a state budget gap his office estimated to be $783 million.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

Colorado special session 2025: Updates from the Capitol | Colorado Newsline The Colorado Legislature is meeting in a special session to address a nearly $800 million hole in the state budget. Work began on Thursday morning and is expected to last through the weekend. After Re...

Good morning and welcome to the sixth day of the Colorado special legislative session. Keep updated here 👇

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Colorado Legislature sends first set of special session bills to governor | Colorado Newsline The first handful of bills from the special legislative session have landed on Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after winning approval from lawmakers.

The first handful of bills from the special legislative session have landed on Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after winning final approval from lawmakers over the weekend and on Monday morning.

Colorado Legislature passes bill to fund Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood | Colorado Newsline The Colorado House passed a bill to use state money to fund Medicaid reimbursements for reproductive health care providers facing federal funding cuts.

The Colorado House of Representatives on Sunday passed a bill that would use state money to fund Medicaid reimbursements for reproductive health care providers, namely Planned Parenthood, that have recently faced federal funding cuts.

House approves six bills on third day of special session | Colorado Newsline The Colorado House gave final approval to six bills on Saturday, sending them to the Senate for consideration as part of the ongoing special session.

The Colorado House of Representatives gave final approval to six bills on Saturday, sending them to the Senate for consideration as part of the ongoing special legislative session.

Colorado Senate approves four bills on second day of special session | Colorado Newsline The Colorado Senate voted to approve four bills on Friday morning, sending them to the House as the special legislative session continues.

The Colorado Senate gave final approval to four bills on Friday morning, sending them to the state House of Representatives, as lawmakers continue a special legislative session convened to address a billion-dollar state budget gap triggered by changes to the federal tax code.

Colorado special session 2025: Updates from the Capitol | Colorado Newsline The Colorado Legislature is meeting in a special session to address a nearly $800 million hole in the state budget. Work began on Thursday morning and is expected to last through the weekend. After Re...

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Colorado officials defy Trump administration after demand for immigration enforcement help | Colorado Newsline Colorado and Denver officials pushed back against Attorney General Pam Bondi’s pressure for them to cooperate with deportation efforts.

Colorado officials defy Trump administration after demand for immigration enforcement help

As Colorado loses more than $1 billion, large corporations stand to gain | Colorado Newsline Changes in the recent federal Republican domestic policy law hurt the state budget, but benefit certain taxpayers, like large corporations.

Colorado is facing a $1.2 billion tax revenue hit due to tax code changes in the recent federal Republican domestic policy law. Those changes hurt the state budget, but they also benefit certain taxpayers, with large corporations reaping much of the rewards @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

Racial equity research fills in historical gaps to chronicle experience of Black Coloradans | Colorado Newsline History Colorado researchers are analyzing the discrimination faced by — and the contributions of — Black residents in Colorado.

As History Colorado researchers enter the ninth month of work on a state-mandated racial equity study, they are analyzing the discrimination faced by — and the contributions of — Black residents, starting in Colorado’s mid-1800s territorial days through the present.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

142 methane-spewing wells to be plugged, a fraction of Colorado's eligible 'orphans' | Colorado Newsline State regulators in Colorado have chosen 142 low-producing oil and gas wells to be plugged in an effort to reduce methane emissions.

State regulators in Colorado have chosen 142 low-producing oil and gas wells to be permanently plugged, funded by well operator fees and federal grant money. The well plugging program is part of the state’s effort to reduce methane emissions.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

What LA immigration raids left behind: Empty spaces and a city on edge Los Angeles feels like a diminished city after a long, nervous summer. Fearful families use military precision in planning trips to the grocery store. Others are trying to interfere with sweeps.

An immensely moving article in @calmatters.org today about my lifelong home of Los Angeles, “a city diminished.”

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Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south | Colorado Newsline The Lee Fire has grown to be the fifth-largest wildfire in state history, as crews continued to battle fires in several parts of Colorado.

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south
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My latest 👇

Anti-Trump demonstrators gather in Denver to 'Rage Against the Regime' | Colorado Newsline Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Colorado Capitol as part of an nationwide anti-Trump movement, “Rage Against the Regime.”

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Colorado Capitol in Denver on Saturday as part of a nationwide anti-Trump movement dubbed “Rage Against the Regime.”

By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

A century later, Rep. Gabe Evans echoes anti-immigrant attitudes his grandfather’s family overcame | Colorado Newsline Many of Rep. Gabe Evans’ statements in support of Trump's immigration policies distinctly echo the anti-immigrant rhetoric of the 1930s.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans insists past generations of immigrants, including his grandfather's family, did it "the right way," while millions of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status today did it "the wrong way."

History offers little support for any such distinctions.

Colorado state budget faces $1B shortfall in wake of Republicans' federal policy bill | Colorado Newsline Colorado will take an estimated $1.2 billion tax revenue hit this year due to changes that were passed in the federal tax and spending bill.

Colorado will take an estimated $1.2 billion tax revenue hit in the current fiscal year due to changes that were passed in the federal Republican tax break and spending cut law, analysts warned state lawmakers Wednesday.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

Benefits for Colorado, blow to department workforce foreseen in USDA relocation | Colorado Newsline The USDA plans to relocate thousands of D.C.-based employees to five regional hubs including Fort Collins in Colorado.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to relocate thousands of Washington, D.C., employees to five regional hubs including Fort Collins could be a boon for Colorado-based research while undercutting the department’s overall workforce, agricultural economists said.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

El representante Gabe Evans describió incorrectamente la historia de inmigración de su familia | Colorado Newsline El representante Gabe Evans ha descrito incorrectamente la historia de cómo su abuelo emigró a Estados Unidos, según documentos obtenidos por Newsline. El republicano de Colorado ha repetido una versi...

Our story on Rep. Gabe Evans' misrepresentation of his family's immigration history is now available in Spanish:

Federal oil and gas lease changes 'gut public lands,' Colorado advocates say | Colorado Newsline The federal Republican tax break and spending cut law limits regulation of extractive industries on public lands, including in Colorado.

Colorado climate leaders and public lands advocates say the Republican budget bill's provisions governing oil and gas leasing on federal lands are “an egregious step back for the environment.”

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans misrepresented family’s immigration history | Colorado Newsline U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans of Colorado has mischaracterized the story of how his Depression-era ancestors immigrated to America.

NEW: Rep. Gabe Evans has mischaracterized the story of how his grandfather immigrated to America, according to documents obtained by Newsline. The Colorado Republican has repeated a false version of the story as part of his support of Trump's deportation policies.
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'Good trouble' demonstrators in Denver part of nationwide protest against Trump policies | Colorado Newsline Demonstrators gathered in more than 30 protests planned across Colorado as part of a “Good Trouble Lives On” nationwide day of action.

Demonstrators gathered Thursday in Colorado as part of “Good Trouble” protests. More than 1,000 people turned out in Denver. "Trump and the Project 2025 people are doing everything they can to destroy what makes this country great," a demonstrator said.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

Federal megabill likely to result in cuts to 'real services' for Coloradans | Colorado Newsline Colorado leaders brace to cut spending and fill gaps left in the state budget because of the federal spending and tax cut bill.

Federal megabill likely to result in cuts to ‘real services’ for Coloradans

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AG Weiser joins lawsuit to restore $6.8 billion in education funds paused by Trump | Colorado Newsline Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit calling for the release of $6.8 billion in K-12 education funds withheld by the Trump administration.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit Monday calling for the release of $6.8 billion in K-12 education funds that the Trump administration withheld two weeks ago. In Colorado, $80 million of funding is in limbo.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

Una red de voluntarios documenta la presencia ICE en Colorado. Así es como funciona. | Colorado Newsline La Red de Respuesta Rápida de Colorado se fundó en 2017 para documentar los avistamientos de ICE y ha reunido a unos 3.000 voluntarios.

La Red de Respuesta Rápida de Colorado se fundó en 2017 para documentar los avistamientos de ICE y ha reunido a unos 3.000 voluntarios.

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A volunteer network documents ICE operations across Colorado. Here’s how it works. | Colorado Newsline The Colorado Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits, was founded to document ICE sightings and has amassed about 3,000 volunteers.

The Colorado Rapid Response Network runs a 24/7 hotline and documents ICE sightings throughout Colorado. It has amassed about 3K volunteers. ICE has condemned the network for allegedly interfering with its work, but members say they're protecting local communities.

By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social

A volunteer network documents ICE operations across Colorado. Here’s how it works. | Colorado Newsline The Colorado Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits, was founded to document ICE sightings and has amassed about 3,000 volunteers.

My latest article for @coloradonewsline.com takes a look at the Colorado Rapid Response Network, which has amassed about 3,000 volunteers to document ICE operations. I’m grateful to everyone who spoke to me. I also translated the article into Spanish!
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