Author: Bruce Brown
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Protect young people while respecting their data, privacy | OPINION
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After 40 years practicing law, first as a public defender in Los Angeles, then in private criminal defense, and serving eight years as the elected District Attorney for Colorado’s 5th Judicial District, I’ve developed a straightforward test for evaluating any proposed legislation: does it accomplish its stated goal and does it pass constitutional muster? The…
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OPINION | Give mountain towns local control over gambling
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Bruce Brown Cripple Creek, Central City and Black Hawk are the only three towns in Colorado where the economy relies on gaming and the tourism it brings. Since gaming was approved in these three towns nearly 30 years ago, millions of dollars in gaming tax revenue has gone to the general fund, community colleges, historic…
