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Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett for U.S. Supreme Court; Cory Gardner voted to put her on federal bench in 2017
Gardner voted to approve Barrett's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017, suggesting he already approved of her credentials to be a top federal jurist. Colorado's Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, voted against her confirmation for that job.
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Judge removes Trump’s public lands boss, William Perry Pendley, after governor sued
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver enacts stricter rules for universities as coronavirus outbreaks spread at campuses
By Chalkbeat Colorado Education Primary category in which blog post is published
After lawsuit from Colorado and other states, Utah asks Trump administration to delay decision on tapping Lake Powell
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado draws 2,000-foot statewide oil and gas drilling setback. But it comes with a big “however.”
Regulators on Thursday set the new setback rule with “offramps” oil and gas companies can use to get as close as 500 feet to houses. A formal vote will come Nov. 6.
“At a breaking point”: Colorado schools plead for help as stress of pandemic teaching piles up
The start of school has been chaotic for districts amid the coronavirus crisis. Educators fear that without more support, students will be left behind.
To limit contact, some Denver students will take most classes online — even at school
Denver students have been attending virtual classes since Aug. 24. Middle schoolers and high schoolers are scheduled to return to in-person learning on Oct. 21.
No charges for man who drove Jeep through Elijah McClain protest in Aurora
District Attorney George Brauchler said during a news conference that there was no visual evidence the driver aimed at anyone on the highway during the July 25 protest
Is the Electoral College systemic racism? Some advocates and experts think so.
Proposition 113 on the November ballot in Colorado shines a light on the nation’s electoral system at a moment of racial reckoning
Colorado’s coronavirus surge isn’t limited to college students, is similar to spike after July 4
Coronavirus cases in Colorado have reached their highest levels since July. Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state's epidemiologist, called the spike "very concerning."
Colorado coronavirus cases reach highest levels since end of July
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 3,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the week ending Sunday, showing an increase of about 1,100 cases compared to the previous week
Will the University of Colorado’s two-week coronavirus pause be enough to turn the corner?
Some experts say a two-week pause can also lead to longer remote learning and even sending students home.
CU Boulder switches to remote learning for at least two weeks amid coronavirus surge
The decision to suspend in-person classes comes after Boulder County Public Health last week asked all CU Boulder students to voluntarily quarantine for two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19.
