Lucas Brady Woods
News DirectorOriginally from Southern California, Lucas spent the last decade living in New York City, which is where he started his journalism career. He's been an audio journalism junkie for as long as he can remember, but really fell in love with reporting radio news at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he received his master's degree. After moving to Montezuma County in early 2021, he's reported on a variety of issues here in the Four Corners, including healthcare, housing, and the megadrought. Before he moved here, he covered healthcare in New York City, including at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic there. Regardless of the topic he's covering, Lucas' work focuses on serving the public with responsible, factual reporting.
Before he became a journalist, Lucas produced indie movies, documentaries, and commercials. He's also had a lifelong fascination with history and, despite living in the city for so long, with nature as well. He's been spending his free time exploring all that the Four Corners region has to offer - especially the ancient sites and natural beauty - and loving every minute of it.
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Democrats invoked a rarely-used rule to limit Republican filibusters during a rare weekend meeting of the House focused on gun bills.
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Lawmakers want to strengthen child labor protections after violations at a Greeley meatpacking plantA new bill would let victims of child labor violations sue for remedies not included in standard workers compensation.
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One bill would create a new scholarship program focused on training for industries with worker shortages. Another would cover tuition, fees and materials for certain associate degrees and industry certificate programs.
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A package of three new Democrat-sponsored bills would shield out-of-state patients seeking reproductive healthcare or gender-affirming care, regulate crisis pregnancy centers, and require insurers to cover abortions.
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Three bills Democrats say will address gun violence were approved by a legislative committee this week despite Republican opposition. Now they move to the Senate floor.
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Some lawmakers want to protect those who report overdoses and provide 'safe use sites' for drug users. Others want to increase punishments for possession and distribution of controlled substances, especially fentanyl.
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A new bill that would impose a mandatory three-day waiting period for all gun purchases was approved by a legislative committee on Monday, along party lines.
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The students from Denver’s East High School walked out of class Friday and flooded the Capitol, calling on lawmakers to pass gun-safety legislation in the wake of their classmate’s killing.
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There’s a push at the statehouse to expand accessibility for people with disabilities. Newly-introduced bills would mandate wheelchair access in government building and add requirements for new residential buildings.
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The four-bill package covers red flag laws, waiting periods for gun purchases, age requirements for gun purchases and liability for firearms manufacturers. Republicans promise fierce opposition to the proposed measures.