Colorado lawmakers advance proposal dealing with contested books in public libraries

PLUS | 2024 graduation schedule around Colorado Springs; Colorado 14ers to see new trail construction, maintenance this summer and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Colorado lawmakers advance proposal dealing with contested books in public libraries]( A panel of legislators approved a measure to create "standards" for public libraries in assessing contested materials after a similar proposal failed to pass through committee earlier in the session. [Read More]( [US 50 bridge reroute: Expanded travel times begin May 3 on County Road 26 local access route]( Travel times on County Road 26, the US 50 highway reroute or Lake City Cutoff, are expanding to be open four times a day in each direction, the Colorado Department of Transportation said Wednesday in a social media post on X. [Read More]( [Jevon Porter, brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., arrested in Missouri]( Another of Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers has run into trouble with the law. Jevon Porter, who starred at Pepperdine and planned to transfer to Loyola Marymount, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Boone County, Mo., early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. Jevon Porter was allegedly speeding before being pulled over. He was released on summons and not booked into jail. Power Mizzou was first to report the arrest. [Read More]( [2024 graduation schedule around Colorado Springs: High schools and colleges]( It’s celebration time for thousands of high school and college students in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Here’s a schedule of commencement ceremonies. [Read More]( [[SPONSORED] Pikes Peak Open House Weekend: Your key to homeownership!]( Spring into success at the 2024 Pikes Peak Open House Weekend, as an interested buyer or seller. There has never been a better time to look at available housing – from existing homes to new builds in El Paso and Teller Counties – and talk to a local Realtor, your partner in making your dreams of homeownership a reality. [Read More]( [No contract agreement between Anthem of Colorado and CommonSpirit means out-of-network status for 7,800 El Paso County residents]( No deal between CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado means as of midnight Tuesday, some 7,800 El Paso County residents may have to find other doctors or pay higher costs for medical services. [Read More]( [5 ways to enjoy a summer trip to Colorado's 'most southern' destination]( Trinidad offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including water sports, as well as museums that allow visitors to learn about the area's rich history. Here are five great ways to spend your time in Trinidad. [Read More]( [Colorado 14ers to see new trail construction, maintenance this summer]( The nonprofit leader in building and maintaining trails on Colorado's highest peaks enters the field season with plans to progress on an unprecedented project. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903