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Category: News/Politics

‘American Rescue Plan’ Will Support Veterans

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

The coronavirus economic relief package for Americans allocates $17 billion in support of the VA’s nationwide response…

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Colorado Aims at Expansion of Public Lands

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Post Contributor

“It sounds nice as a slogan, and that’s helpful, but if you look at all the science and the data that’s out there, you can understand the need behind it…”

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OPINION: ‘American Jobs Plan’ to Include Civilian Conservation Corps Funding

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

“This plan will jumpstart our economy, by putting millions of Americans back to work addressing our nation’s infrastructure needs, and making needed changes to our energy grid…”

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Feds Allow Reduced Testing in Colorado Schools

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The last thing students need is to have the brakes slammed on learning, to accommodate several weeks of standardized testing….”

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Aid-In-Dying Bills Gain Momentum in the US

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Post Contributor

For decades, he’d lived in Montana, which they’d thought was one of the few places where terminally ill people could get a prescription to end their life…

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Colorado GOP Chooses New Leadership Team

Colorado GOP Chooses New Leadership Team

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Kristi, Priscilla, and Marilyn are the first all-female team to lead the Colorado GOP and I’m confident that they will be successful at driving our Party to many wins…”

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Colorado Legislators Consider Improved Revenue Forecast

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by Post Contributor

“While these aggregate indicators I think are fairly optimistic, that’s not necessarily the story that many individuals within our economy are experiencing…”

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Snow Predicted to Continue Today, March 26

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

High country areas impacted include the Grand and Battlement Mesas, Uncompahgre Plateau, Northwest San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains…

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Proposed Law Would Limit the Use of Solitary Confinement in Colorado

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

“The solitary confinement of people with serious mental illness and other health conditions is harmful to the point of being excruciating…”

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New Report Documents Abandonment of Federal Oil & Gas Leases

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Aaron Weiss

The data show surrendered drilling permits and leases on national public lands…

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Millions More for Colorado K-12 schools?

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Post Contributor

Democratic lawmakers are asking the Colorado Supreme Court to decide whether a proposed tax change that could generate millions for K-12 education is constitutional…

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Colorado Legislators Discussing ‘Public Option’ Health Insurance Plan

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The two counties that I represent, Eagle and Routt, there’s only one option on the health insurance market for those who buy on the individual market,” Roberts said…

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Colorado Establishes Water Equity Task Force

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Post Contributor

“2020 has highlighted the need to fundamentally address deeper societal issues — including equity in water policy decisions,” Gibbs said…

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Colorado Lawmakers Approve Affordable Housing Measure

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Post Contributor

House Bill 21-1117 would let cities and counties require new rental developments to include some affordable housing units, a policy known as inclusionary zoning…

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Bicameral Legislation Would Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Our forests create jobs, provide clean water, and combat climate change by sequestering millions of tons of carbon. Yet, millions of acres are being ravaged by climate-change induced wildfires, droughts, pests…”

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OPINION: ‘Zoning Snowball’ Finally Heading Downhill?

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

An essential reform for the prosperity and resilience of American cities is on the agenda in more places than ever…

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Road Crews Begin Work on Wildlife Crossings on US 160

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

“This project will span for two miles in an area that has been identified as a critical migratory corridor for both mule deer and elk,” explained Julie Constan…

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Colorado Democrats, Insurance Carriers Prepare for a Fight

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

“We know that we’re up against a very profitable, unfortunately, and very well-financed industry,” said Adam Fox…

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Deb Haaland Appointed Secretary of the Interior

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by Bill Hudson

“Secretary Haaland brings an important and unique perspective to the position, understands what public lands mean to our economy, and will be a key partner as we work to finally pass the CORE Act into law….”

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