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News5 viewers bring bed bug problem at the Pueblo Rescue Mission to our attention

News5 holds Pueblo Rescue Mission accountable after report of bedbugs
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PUEBLO — Concerned viewers brought a bed bug problem at the Pueblo Rescue Mission to our attention. We brought those concerns to the Rescue Mission's Executive Director.

Bed Bugs

He says they did do a pest treatment for bed bugs Thursday, but it impacted a small portion of the male side of the shelter. People who stayed overnight were asked to either rearrange their bunks or find other accommodations.

Bed Bugs

The director says the pest treatment crew finished up around noon Thursday and it didn't impact any Rescue Mission operations.

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Hearing from caregivers after Joint Budget Committee approves caregiving cut

One concern for families is a 56-hour proposed weekly paid caregiving cap. It's currently at 112 hours per week. The Joint Budget Committee approved that cut, and News5's Liv Wood spoke with parent caregivers to get their reactions to the decision.

Hearing from caregivers after Joint Budget Committee approves caregiving cut

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