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Politics and Government

Posted inPolitics and Government

Colorado’s congressional delegation seeks $1.7 billion for special projects in the state

by Sandra Fish 3:27 AM MDT on May 29, 20233:28 PM MDT on May 26, 2023

Two senators seek nearly $1.5 billion, while six House members want $188 million. U.S. Rep. Boebert is the only Colorado Republican seeking earmarked funding.

Posted inEducation

Colorado teen defies district policy, collects diploma while wearing stole with symbols of U.S., Mexico flags

by Nancy Lofholm 4:19 PM MDT on May 27, 20235:32 PM MDT on May 28, 2023

Naomi Peña Villasano asked a federal court to OK wearing a sarape in tribute to her Mexican and American heritage. When the court said no, she did it anyway.

Posted inHealth

Medicaid work requirements could make 46,000 Coloradans lose coverage

by John Ingold 3:37 AM MDT on May 26, 20238:58 AM MDT on May 26, 2023

Tens of thousands of people in the state could lose Medicaid coverage as a result of work requirements, which are a major sticking point in federal debt ceiling negotiations

Posted inEquity

One year after Aurora’s $2M camping ban, it’s unclear if the ordinance is successful

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MDT on May 26, 20237:02 PM MDT on May 25, 2023

City leaders said they’re working to hire more staff to enforce the ban, to improve data tracking and to find more permanent housing solutions

Posted inPolitics and Government

Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave Williams

by Sandra Fish 4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 20236:51 AM MDT on May 30, 2023

The newly elected party chair is mum on whether the state GOP has employees or is just using volunteers. It’s the first time in at least 20 years the party hasn’t paid anyone.

Posted inTechnology

Colorado repealed law limiting municipal internet, making it easier for towns to build their own

by Tamara Chuang 4:11 AM MDT on May 24, 20239:15 AM MDT on May 24, 2023

More than 160 cities, towns and counties opted out of Senate Bill 152, and some built their own gigabit service that was 4,000 times faster. But there were other reasons for the repeal.

Posted inBusiness

Chevron’s $7.6B purchase of PDC Energy creates the biggest oil and gas company in Colorado

by Mark Jaffe 4:07 AM MDT on May 23, 20239:27 AM MDT on May 23, 2023

Denver-based PDC Energy’s share price sagged under concerns over increased regulation, but the company has received 1,000 drilling permits in the last 10 months

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What does Yemi Mobolade’s mayoral election mean for the Republicans in Colorado Springs?

by Sandra Fish 4:27 AM MDT on May 22, 20235:42 PM MDT on May 19, 2023

Some say it’s a wake-up call, others question characterization of Mobolade as a “progressive”

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Posted inPolitics and Government

Venezuelan migrants share stories of their dangerous monthslong journey to Denver

by Manuel Novik and Jennifer Brown 4:00 AM MDT on May 22, 20239:31 AM MDT on May 22, 2023

They saw bodies — including those of children. Some were assaulted on a train, others were kidnapped. They risked run-ins with mafias and corrupt cops.

a woman wearing a yellow dress and a scarf over her head.
Posted inEquity

Sudanese Coloradans demand local politicians do more to help their country amid ongoing war

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MDT on May 19, 202310:02 AM MDT on May 19, 2023

One Colorado resident visiting died in Sudan last month, amid fighting that erupted in mid-April, rooted in a conflict between two generals battling for control of the country

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