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Americans Love the Green New Deal, but Colorado Democrats Aren’t So Sure

Americans Love the Green New Deal, but Colorado Democrats Aren’t So Sure

By Chase WoodruffFebruary 8, 2019

The launch of Democrats’ Green New Deal proposal made a splash in Washington on Thursday, but despite polling that shows strong bipartisan support, Colorado Democrats aren’t rushing to endorse the resolution.

Mike Johnston on Challenging Cory Gardner in Nation’s Hottest Senate Race

Mike Johnston on Challenging Cory Gardner in Nation’s Hottest Senate Race

By Michael RobertsFebruary 8, 2019

Former state senator Mike Johnston talks about his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Cory Gardner.

How TABOR Father Douglas Bruce Defends Controversial Amendment

How TABOR Father Douglas Bruce Defends Controversial Amendment

By Michael RobertsFebruary 7, 2019

The father of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights defends TABOR in the face of criticism that’s echoed across more than a quarter-century.

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Colorado’s Not Near the Border, but Wall Spoofs Are Building Here

Colorado’s Not Near the Border, but Wall Spoofs Are Building Here

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 6, 2019

“We will get it built,” President Donald Trump said, again, at the State of the Union speech.

Let Denver Vote Makes the Denver Ballot…Just Not in May

Let Denver Vote Makes the Denver Ballot…Just Not in May

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 5, 2019

Let the games begin!

Cory Gardner Loves Trump Nominee Environmental Groups Hate

Cory Gardner Loves Trump Nominee Environmental Groups Hate

By Michael RobertsFebruary 5, 2019

Senator Cory Gardner’s support for yet another cabinet nominee of President Donald Trump flies in the face of criticism from environmental groups.

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Statewide Supervised Use Site Bill Might Not Happen This Session

Statewide Supervised Use Site Bill Might Not Happen This Session

By Chris WalkerFebruary 4, 2019

As opposition to supervised use sites heats up, state legislators may delay introducing a bill.

Lawyer: Suspend Urban Camping Ban During Homeless Class-Action Trial

Lawyer: Suspend Urban Camping Ban During Homeless Class-Action Trial

By Chris WalkerFebruary 4, 2019

Attorney Jason Flores-Williams argues Denver’s camping ban could prevent witnesses from testifying in the case.

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Immigration Detention Facility in Aurora Expands With 432-Bed Annex

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 1, 2019

In January, the immigration detention facility in Aurora began housing new detainees in a newly opened 432-bed annex.

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Denver Will Vote on Psilocybin Decriminalization in May

Denver Will Vote on Psilocybin Decriminalization in May

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 1, 2019

The Denver Psilocybin Initiative made it onto the May 2019 ballot.

Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill Sponsor on Money’s Role in It Becoming Law

Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill Sponsor on Money’s Role in It Becoming Law

By Michael RobertsFebruary 1, 2019

The sponsor of a controversial bill about comprehensive sex education talks about the measure and the search for money to fund it.

There’s Been Another Chicken Pox Outbreak at Immigrant Detention Facility

There’s Been Another Chicken Pox Outbreak at Immigrant Detention Facility

By Chris WalkerJanuary 31, 2019

Two pods at the immigrant detention center in Aurora are under quarantine for a chicken pox outbreak, the second in three months.

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Tiny Home Village Will Most Likely Move to Globeville

Tiny Home Village Will Most Likely Move to Globeville

By Chris WalkerJanuary 31, 2019

Organizers behind the tiny home village were sent scrambling to find a new location after the city rejected their plan to move to the TAXI Campus. But they appear to have found a suitable site in Globeville.

Hearing for Bill About Sex Education in Public Schools Lasts Ten Hours

Hearing for Bill About Sex Education in Public Schools Lasts Ten Hours

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 31, 2019

The House Health and Insurance Committee approved a bill that would expand comprehensive sex education in Colorado.

Ban the Box Bill Would Remove Criminal History Question From Job Applications

Ban the Box Bill Would Remove Criminal History Question From Job Applications

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 30, 2019

A bill banning the criminal history question from private-sector job applications passed the State House Judiciary Committee.

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Donald Trump Portrait Coming Soon to Recently Vandalized State Capitol

Donald Trump Portrait Coming Soon to Recently Vandalized State Capitol

By Michael RobertsJanuary 30, 2019

A Donald Trump portrait whose absence stirred controversy is coming soon to the Colorado State Capitol.

Op-Ed: National Popular Vote Compact Betrays Our Constitution

Op-Ed: National Popular Vote Compact Betrays Our Constitution

By John PickerillJanuary 30, 2019

The NPVC says that the rest of the country will decide which candidate will receive Colorado’s presidential electoral votes.

Teller County Sheriff Will Turn Jailers Into Immigration Enforcement Agents

Teller County Sheriff Will Turn Jailers Into Immigration Enforcement Agents

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 28, 2019

The Teller County Sheriff’s Office signed a contract with ICE that would allow some of its jailers to act as immigration enforcement agents.

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Why Colorado Politicians Who Pledge to Protect Public Lands Will Win in 2020

Why Colorado Politicians Who Pledge to Protect Public Lands Will Win in 2020

By Michael RobertsJanuary 28, 2019

A new report says politicians from either major political party had success in Colorado and other parts of the West if they supported access to public lands.

Cory Gardner Has Only Voted Against One Major Trump Nominee in Two Years

Cory Gardner Has Only Voted Against One Major Trump Nominee in Two Years

By Michael RobertsJanuary 25, 2019

Cory Gardner’s voting record on President Donald Trump’s nominees makes it harder for him to make a case for his independence.

Michael Bennet Gets Fiery, Trashes Ted Cruz on Senate Floor Before Shutdown Vote

Michael Bennet Gets Fiery, Trashes Ted Cruz on Senate Floor Before Shutdown Vote

By Ana CampbellJanuary 24, 2019

“These crocodile tears the senator from Texas is crying for first-responders are too hard for me to take.”

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Attacking Outrageous Health-Care Costs in Colorado and Beyond

Attacking Outrageous Health-Care Costs in Colorado and Beyond

By Michael RobertsJanuary 24, 2019

A new report about demanding that Congress protect the Affordable Care ACt arrives as Colorado’s governor launches an office to save people money on health care.

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