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Category: News/Politics

Colorado Secretary of State Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Trump Disqualification

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

The brief filed this week by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is the last to be filed by the main parties to the historic disqualification case…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL:  Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part One

EDITORIAL: Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part One

Posted on February 2, 2024February 5, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“[Architect] Brad Ash gave a good discussion about how much experience he has interpreting the LUDC. And he comes to that interpretation from the point of view of an architect…”

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell Addresses 2026 River Negotiations

Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell Addresses 2026 River Negotiations

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Change is coming – and because it is, I can’t emphasize enough how much the Post-2026 negotiations matter….”

Posted in News/Politics
Significant Snow Expected This Weekend

Significant Snow Expected This Weekend

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Backcountry avalanche conditions are going to be changing throughout the weekend as the storm moves through the state,” said Ethan Greene…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Joins DACA Effort

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We must recognize its positive impact on communities and the robust contributions of Dreamers to the economic and social fabric of our nation…”

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READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Good Sex Matters... Just Kidding!

READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Good Sex Matters… Just Kidding!

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Louis Cannon

In spite of the headline, this column will focus mainly on crossword puzzles, and why they are beneficial to brain health…

Posted in News/Politics
Child Tax Credit, Business Tax Breaks Included in Federal Bill

Child Tax Credit, Business Tax Breaks Included in Federal Bill

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We maintain work requirements while enhancing the benefit to support families crushed by today’s inflation and remove the penalty for families with multiple children…”

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL:  Community Development as a Corporate Activity, Part Five

EDITORIAL: Community Development as a Corporate Activity, Part Five

Posted on January 31, 2024February 1, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“So if we can help families get into homes, that will help build community wealth, because they will have something to pass on to their children, and stuff…”

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Poll Finds Strong Support for Colorado Housing Innovations

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Post Contributor

Unsurprisingly, voters are nearly unanimous in their opinion that housing costs are too high…

Posted in News/Politics

Bank Overdraft Fees Could be Slashed, as Feds Address ‘Junk Fees’

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Post Contributor

“It’s highly unusual for presidents in these high level speeches to focus on citizens as consumers…”

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Supreme Court Flooded with Amicus Briefs in Trump 14th Amendment Case from Colorado

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

“Finality must come now so that the states and their election officials can conduct efficient and meaningful elections,” Benson wrote…

Posted in News/Politics
GROWING PAINS: The End of 'Sports Illustrated'?

GROWING PAINS: The End of ‘Sports Illustrated’?

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Hank Lydick

A few days ago, Authentic Brands Group (which bought SI in 2019) announced a corporate-wide lay-off the majority of its white-collar workforce…

Posted in News/Politics
READY, FIRE, AIM:  The Nightmare of a Biden-Trump Rematch

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Nightmare of a Biden-Trump Rematch

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Louis Cannon

Let’s see… could we possibly have a worse match-up?  I believe so…

Posted in News/Politics

U.S. Senate Republicans Won’t Bow to Trump Demands to Quit Immigration Talks

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

“McConnell was laying out the political realities of where things are, and it was the elephant-in-the-room conversation,” Lankford said…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Lawmakers Try Again to Provide Eviction Protections

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We worked very hard over the past several months with stakeholders and other legislators to incorporate some of the changes…”

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: The Five-Year Plan for Better Health, Part Three

EDITORIAL: The Five-Year Plan for Better Health, Part Three

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Bill Hudson

On one side, we had community members who fully supported the rather draconian policies put in place by Governor Polis and his administration…

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NM Congressional Delegates Criticize FEMA for Delayed Payments to Victims

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Post Contributor

Letter says more than 100 victims have waited at least 180 days, with “many more” approaching the legally required deadline…

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Staff Shortages in Colorado Prisons Leave Basic Needs Unmet

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

“I have been incarcerated for 25 years and have never seen prison this bad,” one person said in the survey. “We are basically being warehoused…”

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Colorado House Minority Leader Mike Lynch Survives GOP Caucus Vote… Barely

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Bill Hudson

Last week it came to light that Lynch was charged in 2022 for speeding, driving under the influence, and being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated…

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