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10th Circuit upholds federal prohibition on juvenile handgun possession
The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded on Monday that Congress acted within its constitutional powers to make it a crime for juveniles to possess handguns in most instances. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit was highly unusual, as it involved a juvenile defendant’s prosecution in federal court. The Juvenile…
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Colorado can handle marijuana regulation without federal meddling
As a father of four young children, I have concerns about the prevalence of marijuana in our community. The subject has become a regular topic of conversation in our family several times a week and every one of our children knows the pungent stench of marijuana. In my five years as a state senator I…
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Governor Hickenlooper plans policy for e-commerce sales tax
Gov. John Hickenlooper is developing a strategy for Colorado to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month that would allow the state to collect tax from online sales. The Supreme Court upheld Colorado’s “Amazon tax,” which could allow the state to collect taxes on out-of-state internet sales. It requires online retailers to report…