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FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | Williams’ vacancy committee expansion signed into law
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The number of people in charge of filling vacant seats in the Colorado legislature will soon expand, thanks to a bill led by Colorado Springs Republican Rep. Dave Williams. Gov. Jared Polis signed Williams’ bill, House Bill 1044, into law on Tuesday. The bill is set to take effect in August, increasing the minimum amount…
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FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | Highway named after fallen Army officer Scott Oswell
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Scott Oswell dedicated his life to military service from the beginning to the end. The son of an Air Force officer, Oswell enlisted in the Marine Corps at only 17 years old, joining right after graduating from the Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs. He served valiantly in the corps and the Army for…
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FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | Legislators seek substance use counseling center in Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs legislators are backing a bill that aims to establish a substance use counseling center in the city. If passed, House Bill 1158 would create the CARE Center within the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to provide substance use prevention and treatment services to the community, as well as to train substance use…
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FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | Carver leads bill to tackle online sale of stolen products
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A Colorado Springs lawmaker is championing legislation that seeks to crack down on stolen and counterfeit products being anonymously sold through online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook. If enacted, House Bill 1099 would require some third-party sellers to provide identifying information to the online marketplace they’re using and to the person they’re selling to. The…
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FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS | License plate to honor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
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As the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb approaches, Colorado Springs lawmakers are seeking to honor the annual race with a new license plate. If passed, Senate Bill 107 would create the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb special license plate. This would be Colorado’s 40th special license plate, available for drivers to…
