Denver launches mortgage-help program for workers caught in federal shutdown
Furloughed employees may be able to access financial assistance to help with mortgage payments as the result of a new program announced Monday by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
About 800,000 federal workers in the U.S. are going without pay as lawmakers in Washington, D.C. remain gridlocked over President Donald Trump’s demand for a barrier along the country’s southwestern border.
Denver’s “Temporary Mortgage Assistance” program will provide households up to two months or $5,000 to help cover mortgage payments. It’s available to any homeowner facing financial hardship — including furlough, temporary layoff or significant reduction in hours worked.
10th Circuit rules State Farm not required to pay benefits in I‑25 swerving crash
Michael Karlik
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Updated 50 minutes ago
The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded last week that two vehicle occupants who were injured while swerving to avoid a man in the middle of Interstate 25 are not entitled to insurance benefits. Plaintiffs Stephanie Mazur and Julia Wunder were...
Colorado House ethics committee to review complaint alleging misuse of Democratic Caucus funds
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 54 minutes ago
The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday to review a complaint alleging that Aurora Democrat Rep. Mandy Lindsay misused House Democratic caucus funds. Rep. Bob Marshall, D‑Highlands Ranch, filed the complaint on Jan. 26. Marshall’s complaint outlines the...
Proposal to ban appointed Colorado legislators from serving in next term fails to advance
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 1 hour ago
For the third year in a row, lawmakers have struck down a proposal that would have prohibited members of the Colorado General Assembly who were appointed through a vacancy committee from serving in the term immediately after. Sponsored by Rep....
Michael A. Hancock’s ‘Rules for Restoration’ to counter radicalism | The OpEdge Podcast
Tony Olivero
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Updated 2 hours ago
In the latest episode of The OpEdge — The Gazette’s new opinion podcast —writer, Denver Gazette columnist and business executive Michael A. Hancock tells OpEdge host and investigative columnist Jimmy Sengenberger how his book, “Rules for Restoration,” offers concrete ways to...
Trump says Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until Iran strikes a deal with US
Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner
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Updated 20 minutes ago
President Donald Trump said in a new interview that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States and Iran reach a peace deal to end the ongoing war. The two nations are set to begin a second...
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
Jon Gambrell
jon.gambrell@associatedpress.com
Updated 6 hours ago
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a...
A workhorse emerges in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District? | Hal Bidlack
Hal Bidlack
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Updated 5 hours ago
Do we have a workhorse emerging from Colorado’s Third Congressional District? I’m not sure, but an interesting bit of legislation U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced is at least a bit suggestive he just might be in Washington, D.C. to get...
Colorado’s energy policies are becoming a national security risk | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 5 hours ago
By William L. Shelton The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is on the verge of making decisions that could have immediate, real-world consequences for every resident in the state, and for the security of our nation. These decisions could restrict energy...
Good intentions don’t always equal good laws | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 5 hours ago
By Bob Gardner I served in the statehouse for 16 years. I have been a practicing lawyer for more than 30 years. In that time, I must have seen thousands of bills introduced with seemingly good intentions but leading to...
Don’t expand Colorado Lottery into online gaming | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 5 hours ago
By Peggy Brown As someone who works every day with Coloradans struggling to recover from gambling addiction, I have seen firsthand how quickly a moment of chance can spiral into a life-altering crisis. That is why I am deeply concerned...