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Restrictions On Abortions And Front Range Development Could Be On Next Year’s State Ballot
Two controversial issues could take center stage during the 2020 election.
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By Sam Brasch
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In Early-Morning Roundups, Denver Grabs Geese In City Parks To Kill Them And Send Meat To Hungry Families
The effort to cull geese from Denver parks — and donate the meat to needy families — continued in the predawn hours of Monday morning.
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By Sam Brasch
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Is Colorado a model for non-partisan gerrymandering?
The Supreme Court ruled last week that partisan gerrymandering can no longer be challenged in federal court. It can, however, be policed at the state level.
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By Sam Brasch
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Colorado Dems Have A Plan To Shine A Light On Dark Money. Could It Work?
A new law is meant to force anonymous donors to reveal themselves, but there could be some easy ways around the requirements.
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By Sam Brasch
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Revenue Forecast Shows Off The Stakes In Upcoming TABOR Ballot Fight
An improved tax revenue forecast mean taxpayers could see a refund, but Democratic lawmakers want the state to keep the money.
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By Sam Brasch
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Trump Launches His Reelection And GOP Watch Parties Were Here For It, Even In Deep Blue Denver
Republicans gathered across the state at several watch parties to cheer on President Donald Trump’s reelection kickoff Tuesday.
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By Sam Brasch
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Western Governors Chum It Up In Vail, Mostly Avoid Partisan Politics
A number of progressive governors had the chance to publicly grill Interior Sec. David Bernhardt. All passed.
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By Sam Brasch
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Masterpiece Baker Jack Phillips Is Up Against Yet Another Legal Complaint
“By filing separately, we are taking the state out of the equation,” said attorney Paula Greisen.
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By Sam Brasch
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Video: Trump Tells Air Force Academy Grads They ‘Will Redefine Warfare At A Critical Time In American History’
After being introduced, Trump acknowledged applause by saying, “You just like all those brand new, beautiful airplanes that we’re buying.”
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Beloved Saber-Toothed Cat At The Denver Museum Of Nature & Science Gets Dental Work, New Roars
The original roar was made by a 1970s synthesizer, and helped the Denver Museum of Nature and Science bring in about $10,000 annually.
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By Sam Brasch
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ALL OF THE BILLS!!!!
Colorado’s 2019 legislative session is over. The last four months of frantic lawmaking were a test for Democrats, who took complete control of the state Capitol last November. This episode, we look back at everything they were able to achieve — and why arguments over process at times got in the way of their biggest goals. And how Republicans, who lacked the votes to block legislation, found other ways to make their voices heard. The result was a session that showed passing bills isn’t as simple as just having a majority.
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By Sam Brasch
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Plan For Full-Day Kindergarten In Colorado Awaits Governor’s Signature
The plan was one of the few points of agreement in an extremely heated legislative session.
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By Sam Brasch
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Polis And The State Union Agree To Disagree, Hit Pause On Collective Bargaining Bill
Colorado is one of 16 states where state workers don’t have collective bargaining rights. It will hold that status for at least another year.
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By Sam Brasch
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Youth Voter Turnout Is Already Ridiculously High In Colorado. State House Democrats Want It Even Higher
Their far-reaching plan, however, has seen some push back from county clerks and Republicans.
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By Sam Brasch
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There Are Just 2 Weeks Left In The Legislative Session. Here’s What Majority Democrats Still Want To Get Done
The clock is ticking on an ambitious agenda.
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Colorado Democrats Want To Make Voter Registration So Automatic, You May Not Realize You’ve Registered
Advocates say it’s about increasing ballot access, but not all good government groups are on board.
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By Sam Brasch