Hello. We've got a news roundup this morning that will make you want to learn more about your city, from its rap scene to the ethics of its city council. Read on, readinators.
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Denver's first breakout rapper:
That's how The Know describes Trev Rich, who was signed to Cash Money Records earlier this year. He's reportedly a low-key guy, not a big party animal. Look for introspective lyrics in his new mix tape, to be released Dec. 19, as Dylan Owens reports in a feature story. (The Know)
What kind of gifts does a council member get?
A proposal on the table tonight would make it a lot easier to tell what kinds of goodies Denver's leaders are getting. A separate plan would put harder limits on what they can accept. Read up and get involved. (Denverite)
Why can't Colorado prisons beat Hep-C?
The viral disease Hepatitis C kills more people in the state's prisons than most other causes. New "wonder drugs" can cure it, but they're quite expensive, so only a few patients get treated. Advocates ask: Would earlier treatment be more humane and more cost-effective? (Westword)
Meanwhile, people are trying to push down the $3,000 price of right-to-die drugs, which are newly legal in Colorado. (Denverite)
What it's like to use the CDOT's new mileage tracker:
CDOT is figuring out how to track drivers' miles so that electrics can be taxed the same as gas guzzlers. Cathy Proctor finds that the new mileage-counting device is a pain to install– but it also has some interesting/creepy features, such as the ability to rate your driving. (DBJ)
More changes for Chipotle:
The company just increased the size of its board by 50 percent, giving more power to a billionaire activist investor who wants to reshape the company. (Investing)