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Many focus on LGBTQ+ issues. And if race is involved…clutch your pearls!

“We need this because we’re still going to get cold snaps, we’re still going to get snow, and we still obviously don’t have enough room to house people.”

The former senator and self-described “farm boy” has a proven track record with Colorado voters and is shaping up to be one of the GOP favorites in CD4.

The Colorado congresswoman spoke to Westword after the debate about her performance against her Republican rivals.

“While we are limited in resources,” the city says, “we do ensure that all adult guests receive at least two meals a day as well as snacks, and that all children receive three meals daily.”

“The federal government has exclusive authority to regulate medications. If the Supreme Court decides that this medication can’t be provided, there’s nothing Colorado can do about it.”

The congresswoman representing CD3 and some of her rivals for Ken Buck’s seat offer a preview of tonight’s action.

“Keep the press out of this,” he asked cops. Here are seven other lawmakers whose drunk-driving arrests made the media.

“The next frontier of Colorado politics is local,” says Shad Murib. “When we compete, we win.”

“There’s going to be someone tonight that we’re just not going to have eyes on and we’re not going to be able to survey.”

“The Task Force has routinely identified that Colorado’s current definition of abuse and neglect is too broad and conflates several circumstances – such as poverty – with child abuse,”

“Gone are the days that the Republican Party was used as political cover for do-nothing politicians.”

Denver’s cold-weather shelters closed on Saturday after fifteen frigid days; activists hope the city can do more for homeless residents next time.

“The right to abortion is hereby recognized,” and “government shall not deny, impede or discriminate against the exercise of that right.”

Commenters wonder if the Colorado congresswoman really represents the law-and-order party, and suggest a slogan for her CD4 run: Bye, bye Boebert!

Mayor Mike Johnston and members of the Colorado delegation are asking Congress to take action to help communities overwhelmed by the flood of migrants.

“These are students I want to keep safe, I want to have them be happy, I want them on top of everything else feeling like this is their home.”

“If you want out of the cold this weekend, there will be a place for you.”

The S&L that was headquartered here failed in 1988, costing taxpayers a billion dollars.

Polis has developed a reputation for making goofy jokes and nerdy references during serious political events. Here are the latest, from best to worst.

“The big uptick in activity and service is a result of the Venezuelan, Colombian newcomers. Our pantry has been exploding.”

The “toxicity” of 2023 threatens to spill into the new session.