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Category: News/Politics

Colorado Receives Federal Emergency Funds Following Polis Administration Request

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

“CDOT’s maintenance teams have made great progress in recovery operations, allowing our engineers to make similar strides in developing a plan to reopen I-70…”

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Possible ‘Serious Breach’ of Voting Security in Mesa County

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

The investigation could result in the decertification of Mesa County’s voting system…

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‘Infrastructure Bill’ Falls Short on Climate Goals

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We’re going to do things to reduce climate emissions, but we’re going to spend more in ways that we know increase them,” Osborne said…

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Firms Selected to Investigate Alleged Misconduct within Colorado Judicial Branch

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We will make public the results and recommendations of the investigations, including steps to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency…”

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No More Waiting in Line at DMV?

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

DMV Appointment Online Check-in aims to do away with physical lines, gives Coloradans greater flexibility…

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Forest Restoration Included in Federal Infrastructure Deal

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“I’m thrilled our bipartisan amendment to formally authorize the Joint Chiefs program will be included in this infrastructure bill….”

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Feds Order New Eviction Ban in Counties with High COVID Rates

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We are hopeful that it is what will help… six million families to be secure in housing, where those children will be able to start school in the next few weeks…”

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Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission Announces Public Hearing in Durango

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by Post Contributor

The Joint Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions will hold public hearings in Durango, Trinidad, Alamosa, Centennial, and Golden this week on the preliminary maps…

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‘Emerge Colorado’ Accepting Applications for Training Classes, for Women Candidates

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by Post Contributor

Emerge Colorado is the state’s premier candidate training program and the most successful in the state…

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Coloradans Await Rental Assistance as Eviction Moratorium Expires

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

“People are trying hard to figure this out, it’s just… it’s really hard to do with the federal rules. They don’t make it easy and it takes time…”

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Free Admission to Colorado Birthday Celebration at History Colorado Center, Sunday, August 1

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

The state’s official celebration of Colorado’s 145th birthday takes place at downtown Denver’s beautiful History Colorado Center…

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Can $400 Million Help Solve Colorado’s Housing Crisis?

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

A new legislative task force will be the third state-appointed group in a year to tackle affordable housing and homelessness…

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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Scraps Auto Emissions Plan

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The Division remains committed to meaningfully reducing emissions, and believes a voluntary program can build a foundation for the future success…”

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Colorado Arrives at the Dawn of Megafires, Part One

Colorado Arrives at the Dawn of Megafires, Part One

Posted on July 21, 2021July 31, 2021 by Allen Best

Temperatures will rise. Wildfires will become larger, more unpredictable. Welcome to the age of megafires…

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US Representative Ken Buck Heading Up ‘Anti-Big-Tech’ Caucus

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“If you think Big Tech is bad now, just wait until Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google are working in collusion with Big Government….”

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How the 1619 Project Ignited the ‘Critical Race Theory’ Backlash

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

By February, Republican lawmakers in Iowa, Georgia, and Arkansas have filed bills to block the use of The 1619 Project and critical race theory in the classroom…

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OPINION: In the Midst of Water Emergency, Nestle Seeks to Export Chaffee County Water

Posted on July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Do people on the Western Slope know that while they are put on water restrictions, a corporation is paying to have their water sent across the divide for millions of dollars in bottled water profits?…”

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Colorado Law Requires ADA Accessibility for Government Websites

Posted on July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

Ortiz led efforts to incorporate some federal protections for people with disabilities into state law, making it easier for them to sue the government for discrimination…

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Colorado Transportation Commission Approves $238 million to Address Critical Needs

Colorado Transportation Commission Approves $238 million to Address Critical Needs

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

Adding traffic calming and multimodal options along US 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs in a manner that will create a “Complete Street”…

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