Author: Thelma Grimes
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Bills to Watch | Democrats aim to prevent ‘deceptive’ pricing, curb rent ‘price fixing’ in Colorado
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Democrats introduced two bills they say would protect Colorado renters by reigning in “price fixing” through the use of online algorithms and halt “deceptive” fees, even as the trade group representing apartments argue they’re written so broadly the legislation would penalize prudent practices. Announced during a press conference on Jan. 23, the first measure, House Bill…
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Trump vows to unleash ‘liquid gold’ at home and abroad, with Denver resident as energy czar
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President Donald Trump vowed to bring down domestic prices and position America as an energy exporter by unleashing the “liquid gold” flowing beneath U.S. soil, stripping away what he deemed to be excessive regulations and adopting a slew of policies favorable to oil and gas drilling. “Once again, we will work to make America an…
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis targets juvenile crime, cattle theft
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Colorado has seen progress in tackling crime, but Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday told lawmakers that more work needs to be done, particularly in the area of youth crime and the theft of cattle. In touting successes in recent years, Polis cited bipartisan legislation that, he said, has created a “common-sense, data-driven public safety plan”…
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Gov. Jared Polis to deliver 2025 State of the State address | Live Blog
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Editor’s note: Colorado Politics reporters are covering the opening ceremonies of the regular session of the 75th General Assembly this week. Follow us here for updates. 12:10 p.m. Speech is wrapping up “It’s your body, your marriage, your choice,” to thunderous applause from Democrats. “The state of our state is strong, prosperous and free!” The…
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As AI technology vaults forward, groups press for national regulation
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As artificial intelligence is sprinting forward, many argue that the public policy to regulate the technology is falling behind. And with the federal government playing catch-up, states are taking small steps to fill that vacuum, but several sectors, including attorneys general, argue that state-level efforts offer an inadequate, patchwork of rules when what’s really needed,…
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AI companies urged to face fines for developing tools fueling fraud
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As artificial intelligence technology makes it easier to scam people, create fake images and videos and even ruin reputations, one policy debate swirls around who should get penalized for such behavior — the technology’s developer or the person who deployed it. Drawing those boundaries are complicated, particularly when dealing with minors. During a Nov. 19…
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Hospitals move to defend drug discount program that pharmaceutical industry says is rife with abuse
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The trade group of Colorado hospitals is preparing for a political battle at the state Capitol to maintain a federal drug discount program that the group says benefits nearly 70 hospitals statewide. Critics of the program known as 340B argue it has been widely abused and misused, particularly by large hospitals. While it is a…
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WATCH: Experts delve into federal drug pricing program
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A panel of experts discussed the state and national effects that the drug pricing program known as 340B is having on the healthcare industry during a breakfast hosted by Colorado Politics in Downtown Denver this month. The program developed in the 1990s allowing healthcare organizations to purchase discounted outpatient drugs to help low-income patients has…
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Experts say federal drug pricing program has been abused, misused
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A program developed in the 1990s allowing healthcare organizations to purchase discounted outpatient drugs to help low-income patients has grown into a system of abuse and misuse without government oversight, according to industry insiders. During a breakfast hosted by Colorado Politics in Downtown Denver on Tuesday, a panel discussed the state and national effects that…
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Democrat Yadira Caraveo concedes Congressional District 8 race to Republican Gabe Evans
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U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo on Sunday conceded to Republican Gabe Evans in the race for the highly-contested 8th Congressional District seat after more than five days of counting that kept the vote close. Caraveo took an early lead on Tuesday and held it until late in the week, when a batch of ballots from conservative-leaning…

