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Watchdog Group Blasts Congressional ‘Pork’ Spending

Posted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Post Contributor

Leaders of the nonpartisan organization were joined by Republican House members and a live potbelly pig to address ‘pork’ and rising debt limits…

Posted in News/Politics
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Snow Ranch Fire near Aspen Springs

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Snow Ranch Fire near Aspen Springs

Posted on June 13, 2024June 14, 2024 by Post Contributor

Approximately 100 personnel will be on hand to conduct the operations tomorrow and ensure the fire stays within the pre-determined boundaries…

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We Asked Coloradans What Candidates Ought to Focus On, Part Two

We Asked Coloradans What Candidates Ought to Focus On, Part Two

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Post Contributor

Coloradans across political parties, age groups, regions want politicians to address cost of living…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: The Great Western Water Grab, Part One

EDITORIAL: The Great Western Water Grab, Part One

Posted on June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“Gold is worth quite a bit. Water’s worth more than gold, if you don’t have it…”

Posted in News/Politics
We Asked Coloradans What Candidates Ought to Focus On, Part One

We Asked Coloradans What Candidates Ought to Focus On, Part One

Posted on June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 by Post Contributor

“If we don’t have free and informed citizens with equal access to the ballot box, then we won’t have democracy…”

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Local Colorado GOP Officials Seek to Oust Party Chair Dave Williams

Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Once the Chairman receives the letter, he has the ultimate decision to choose the date, time and place of the meeting…”

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Hopes and Fears at the U.S.-Mexico Border Following Executive Order

Hopes and Fears at the U.S.-Mexico Border Following Executive Order

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by Post Contributor

Immigration advocates expressed deep concern the order — issued after Congress failed to take action on sweeping immigration legislation…

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Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Lauren Boebert to Move Forward

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Defendant’s threats to sue Plaintiffs’ sponsors and donors are unprotected because they were neither made in good faith nor in serious contemplation of litigation…”

Posted in News/Politics
Outside PAC Money Funding Colorado Races

Outside PAC Money Funding Colorado Races

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Post Contributor

Battles between wealthy conservative donors and far-right extremists over the future of the Republican Party are fueling millions of dollars in outside spending…

Posted in News/Politics

Governor Polis Signs Bipartisan Bills to Support Rural Health Care

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Throughout my district Coloradans living in rural areas rely on critical access hospitals for life-saving care,” said Senator Dylan Roberts…

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Gov. Polis Signs Bills to Streamline Driver’s License Process for Immigrants

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 by Post Contributor

Governor Jared Polis signed two bills into law to grant funding to community-based organizations that provide crucial services to new immigrants…

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ACLU Colorado Sues City of Pueblo Over Syringe Exchange Ordinance

Posted on June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Our program was supported by the Pueblo County Board of Health and remains publicly supported by medical professionals and addiction specialists in Pueblo…”

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Governor Polis Signs Bill to Create Racial Equity Commission

Posted on June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 by Post Contributor

The Legislature did not appropriate any General Fund money for the study…

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HUD Announces Funding for Programs to Support Families

HUD Announces Funding for Programs to Support Families

Posted on June 4, 2024June 3, 2024 by Post Contributor

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allocate $44 million to support programs that help people living in public housing…

Posted in News/Politics
READY, FIRE, AIM:  Has Donald Trump Learned His Lesson?

READY, FIRE, AIM: Has Donald Trump Learned His Lesson?

Posted on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by Louis Cannon

“These are bad people. These are, in many cases, I believe, sick people…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction, News/Politics

New Colorado Law Incentivizes Graywater Uses

Posted on May 31, 2024June 1, 2024 by Post Contributor

Graywater systems recycle in-home water from laundry, shower, bath, or sinks. Though below drinkable standards, graywater can be reused for toilets and watering lawns…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado Joins 20 States in Effort to Modernize the Nation's Aging Grid

Colorado Joins 20 States in Effort to Modernize the Nation’s Aging Grid

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Post Contributor

“…Renewables and other clean sources of power can be integrated sooner and more cost-effectively than waiting for new transmission construction…”

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Housing Is Top Concern for Young Colorado Voters

Housing Is Top Concern for Young Colorado Voters

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Post Contributor

As some Coloradans prepare to vote in their first elections, they weigh candidates’ views on high rents, abortion, war in Gaza, gun violence…

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