2021 Rubber band ball drop
2021 Rubber band ball drop, won by Senate Republicans and their proprietary (according to Sen. Jim Smallwood of Parker) secret core. The Senate Dems ball kinda disintegrated when it hit the 1st floor. Apparently karma had its way with the Dems’ ball in retribution for the GOP ball disappearing for two weeks. Slo-mo video courtesy Sage Naumann, Senate GOP spox.
Divided 10th Circuit takes no issue with surprise police encounter with suspect
Michael Karlik
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Updated 8 minutes ago
Police officers who unexpectedly encountered a Durango-area man while they were preparing to search his nearby home did not commit a constitutional violation by seizing his phone during the ensuing traffic stop, the Denver-based federal appeals court ruled last week....
Colorado lawmakers set Jan. 11 start date for 2027 General Assembly
Marianne Goodland
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Updated 14 minutes ago
Legislative leaders on Tuesday confirmed that the 2027 General Assembly session will begin on Monday, Jan. 11. Ordinarily, legislative sessions start on the second Wednesday in January. That schedule shifts in years when a new governor is elected, because the...
10th Circuit rules State Farm not required to pay benefits in I‑25 swerving crash
Michael Karlik
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Updated 1 hour 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 59 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 6 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 6 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...