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DOJ sues Colorado over gun law banning ‘large-capacity’ magazines
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The Trump administration on Wednesday sued Colorado over a state law prohibiting a gun magazine that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition. It’s the second lawsuit filed by the administration in two days targeting gun statutes in Colorado. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice also sued the city of Denver over its…
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Lone Tree City Council to welcome 2 new members
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Lone Tree City Council elections concluded Tuesday, with two new members set to join the council once final results are certified later this month. Michelle Béchamps and Tara Meekma Collins defeated their opponents to serve as District 1 and District 2 representatives, respectively. The Lone Tree City Council is composed of four councilmembers representing two…
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Hickenlooper hears stories on Medicaid, health costs at Denver Health
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U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper went to Denver Health on Tuesday to hear how rising health care costs and federal policy changes are affecting patients. He got an earful. Hospital staff shared stories about Medicaid patients who lost eligibility — and then a limb or their life. Dr. Stephanie Augustine, a family medicine physician, told of…
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Colorado legislators reject ‘No Kings’ bill allowing residents to sue federal officers
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A panel of Colorado legislators on Tuesday rejected legislation that would have allowed residents to sue federal and local officials in state court for alleged constitutional violations. Senate Bill 176 would have allowed individuals who have been subjected to a “deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities” afforded in the U.S. Constitution to sue for civil…
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Road-funding amendment divides Colorado over $539M general fund shift
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A battle is brewing over funding for Colorado’s roads after a citizen initiative has been cleared to gather signatures to put it on the ballot for voters to decide. Supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment that would change existing law on transportation funding and increase state revenue allotted for road transportation said it would end…
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3 protesters face charges following demonstration in east Colorado Springs
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Three people face charges after a protest outside a Colorado Springs fast food restaurant reportedly got out of hand Saturday evening, according to city police. Brandon Rincon, Jacob Lesterlund and Frances Archuleta are expected to be charged with trespassing and interfering with police. Officers responded to the parking area outside the McDonald’s at 1244 N.…
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Denver City Council to hear from public on extension for site development plans
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This week, the Denver City Council agenda includes several rezonings and a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning code that would extend deadlines for site development plans approved on or before Dec. 31, 2025. If approved, the “Site Development Plan Validity Extension” amendment would spare roughly 22,600 planned residential units from loss due to expiring…
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Aurora City Council to vote on police shooting statement
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At Monday night’s Aurora City Council meeting, councilmembers will officially vote on a resolution stating that the council “stands in mourning” with people who have lost loved ones to officer-involved shootings. The resolution, which passed through study session in late April, was proposed by Councilmember Rob Andrews in response to two years of protesters attending…
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Veto likely as union-backed bill heads to Colorado governor’s desk — again
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For the second year in a row, a bill that would make it easier for labor organizations to impose fees on all workers, regardless of union membership, is headed for Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. The governor, who vetoed the legislation last year, has indicated he would do so again — unless business representatives and labor…
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Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
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The window to deliver space superiority for the U.S. is open but shrinking rapidly, according to defense startup True Anomaly. The Centennial-based company hit a milestone in its pursuit to help deliver that, announcing Tuesday that it raised $650 million in late-stage investment money, bringing its total valuation to $2.2 billion. Since its inception in…