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Category: News/Politics

Michael Bennet Announces Run for Governor in Colorado

Michael Bennet Announces Run for Governor in Colorado

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by Post Contributor

“The best solutions to our challenges will not come from Washington’s broken politics. They will come from us…”

Posted in News/Politics
READY, FIRE, AIM:  Let's Not Do That Toilet Paper Thing Again

READY, FIRE, AIM: Let’s Not Do That Toilet Paper Thing Again

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by Louis Cannon

Obviously, we’re going to need to start hoarding again, with these new tariffs falling into place…

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Coloradans Will Need to Pass Safety Training Course to Buy Most Semiautomatic Guns

Coloradans Will Need to Pass Safety Training Course to Buy Most Semiautomatic Guns

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

The signed bill reflects a compromise between sponsors and Polis. The original version would have banned detachable magazines outright…

Posted in News/Politics
Can State Climate Laws Withstand Trump Administration Attacks?

Can State Climate Laws Withstand Trump Administration Attacks?

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Post Contributor

An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells…

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Some Measles Programs on Hold Following Federal Cuts

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Post Contributor

As of this week, cases were nearing 650 in 22 states, on track to reach a 34-year high…

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OPINION: Denver Legislators Vote to Sue the State Government Over TABOR

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Seventy percent of Coloradans support our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and want to keep our legislature’s spending in check…”

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‘Great Colorado Payback’ Returning $8 Million in Missing Money

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Given today’s tight economy, we all could use some extra cash for groceries, gas, and other necessities…”

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Deportation Threats Put Colorado Resort Workers On Edge

Deportation Threats Put Colorado Resort Workers On Edge

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Latino communities who make up significant proportions of year-round populations in Colorado’s mountain towns already experience heightened mental health concerns…

Posted in News/Politics
Nationwide 'Hands Off' Protest Event Attracts 8,000 People in Denver

Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ Protest Event Attracts 8,000 People in Denver

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

‘Hands Off!’ organizers held events in all 50 states Saturday, with several protests across Colorado…

Posted in News/Politics
Events for the Final Weekend at Wolf Creek Ski Area

Events for the Final Weekend at Wolf Creek Ski Area

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 5, the Wolf Creek Challenge race series returns with The Super-G.  A true Super G from the top of Powder Puff to the bottom…

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Colorado Senate Begins the Budget Debate, Facing $1.2 Billion Deficit

Colorado Senate Begins the Budget Debate, Facing $1.2 Billion Deficit

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Post Contributor

The state’s transportation department is poised to absorb a large share of the budget cuts…

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Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over $11 Billion in Canceled Health Funds

Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over $11 Billion in Canceled Health Funds

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Post Contributor

Phil Weiser, Colorado’s attorney general, announced that he is co-leading the lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services over the agencies funding cuts…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado's U.S. Senators Displaying a 'Purple' Voting Record?

Colorado’s U.S. Senators Displaying a ‘Purple’ Voting Record?

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Post Contributor

In 2025, the Centennial State has the electorate of Illinois… but the Senate representation of Arizona…

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New Guidance Published to Promote Resilient Communities

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Here in Colorado we know just how devastating major disasters can be for our communities, which is why we have taken important steps to prevent future disasters…”

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Cities Lead Bans of Algorithmic Rent Hikes as States Lag Behind

Cities Lead Bans of Algorithmic Rent Hikes as States Lag Behind

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Post Contributor

Colorado’s House approved a similar bill this week, and it’s now headed to the Senate…

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New Colorado Waiver Will Assist Children with Complex Health Needs

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Post Contributor

The new waiver will also streamline and simplify administration, improve coordination of care, and ensure consistent eligibility and benefits for families…

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Appropriators in Congress Issue Warning to White House

Appropriators in Congress Issue Warning to White House

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Post Contributor

The dispute has to do with how the White House is implementing the stopgap spending law that Congress approved earlier this month…

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Trump Administration Thawing Frozen IRA Funding for Electric Co-ops?

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Allen Best

But will Colorado’s electric cooperatives get all the money they were promised? The answer remains unclear…

Posted in News/Politics
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