Denver Voters Pass $44M School Mill Levy Override as The Liver Meeting 2026 Convenes at Colorado Convention Center

Denver Public Schools Secures Decisive Victory for $44 Million Ballot Issue 4A

DENVER, Colorado — Preliminary election counts finalized on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, confirmed that Denver voters overwhelmingly approved Denver Public Schools' Ballot Issue 4A, a $44 million annual property tax mill levy override. The dedicated revenue measure directly supports retention bonuses, competitive wage increases for teachers and paraprofessionals, and expanded mental health and behavioral support counselors across elementary and high schools throughout the district.

Superintendent Alex Marrero commended Denver residents for their enduring investment in public education, noting that the certified funding protects essential neighborhood classroom programs from broader macroeconomic pressures and state funding recalibrations.

Global Hepatology Experts Gather at Colorado Convention Center for The Liver Meeting 2026

Downtown Denver welcomed over 10,000 hepatologists, medical researchers, and pharmaceutical innovators on Thursday, November 5, for the official commencement of The Liver Meeting 2026, organized by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). Held at the Colorado Convention Center, the premier medical symposium features groundbreaking clinical trial disclosures regarding novel metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) therapeutics, pediatric liver transplantation breakthroughs, and artificial intelligence diagnostic integrations.

Concurrently, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) opened a 30-day public engagement window for its revised Colorado Boulevard Safety Corridor project, outlining near-term intersection signal rebuilds, enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, and sheltered bus facilities along the bustling arterial.

Nikola Jokić Triple-Double Powers Denver Nuggets to 128-109 Triumph Over Raptors

At Ball Arena on Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets put on an offensive masterclass, cruising to a 128-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokić orchestrated the floor effortlessly, racking up his third triple-double of the young campaign with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists as Denver extended their unblemished home winning streak.