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King Charles III will meet Trump and address Congress in a bid to spotlight UK-US ties
Steven Sloan
steven.sloan@associatedpress.com
Updated 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings on Tuesday as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the...
Colorado Democrats eye new state requirements for ICE facilities
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Colorado state representatives voted along party lines to pass a bill establishing additional inspection requirements for immigration detention centers and expanding civil liabilities related to sharing information with federal immigration authorities. It’s the latest proposal to come out of the...
Kudos for cooperation on critical Colorado water issues related to tribal communities | Hal Bidlack
Hal Bidlack
hal-bidlack@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 27 minutes ago
Way back in 1997, while I was still an active-duty Air Force officer, I was working a summer temporary duty assignment during the academic break at the Air Force Academy. I ended up doing this work for two summers, and...
Lawmakers pile on Colorado taxpayers — even more | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 10 hours ago
By Mark Hillman That our two political parties have such different philosophies regarding business and taxes is exasperating because prosperity would serve even the very different interests of Democrats and Republicans. Democrats want more revenue for government to spend it...
Colorado is ensuring children come first | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 10 hours ago
By Jenelle Goodrich For years, parents and advocates have been calling for stronger regulations around technology that interacts with our children. Colorado House Bill 26‑1263 is a serious acknowledgment by lawmakers that conversational AI systems are deeply embedded in the...
In the Age of AI, much-needed protections in mental health care | OPINION
Colorado Politics
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Updated 10 hours ago
By Vincent Atchity Artificial intelligence is already changing so much about the way we live, and important conversations are being had about what guardrails are needed to ensure the safe use of this technology. One of the most urgent of...
City service, housing, safety top Denver budget proposals for 2027
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Denver’s 2027 budget season got underway Monday, with City Council members presenting a handful of proposed new budget policies and funding proposals. With eight budget priorities outlined for 2027, council members used this week’s Budget and Policy Committee meeting to...
Colorado Supreme Court narrows consumer protection law for insurance claims
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 13 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the legislature’s consumer protections requiring insurance companies to take certain steps before they allege a policyholder failed to cooperate do not apply to any obligation specifically laid out in the policy. In...
Car rental companies are not ‘insurers,’ Colorado Supreme Court rules
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court decided on Monday that car rental companies offering insurance policies are not also “insurers” under state law, who may be sued for their failure to pay out benefits on claims. By 4-3, the justices further concluded...
Lifetime sex offender registration not ‘punishment,’ Colorado justices say
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 12 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court concluded on Monday that lifetime sex offender registration is not cruel and unusual punishment because it is not “punishment.” At the same time, two members urged lawmakers to heed the advice of the Sex Offender Management...