Colorado lawmaker abruptly announces her resignation, citing “sensationalistic and vitriolic” political environment
State Rep. Ruby Dickson’s resignation means at least 28 of the 100 lawmakers serving at the Colorado Capitol next year will have landed a seat in the legislature thanks to a vacancy committee
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