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Colorado judges face calls for new domestic violence training after survey finds child abuse concerns ignored
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Armed with a survey of parents who lambasted family court judges and magistrates for regularly ignoring signs of child abuse during custody disputes, legislators and court reform advocates are pressing for new domestic violence training mandates and other measures for judges and magistrates. “This document brings to light the voices of Colorado citizens who have…
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Colorado bans use of handheld cellphones while driving | HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Next year, Colorado will join 27 other states in prohibiting the use of cellphones while driving. Although it is already illegal for drivers under 18, extending this prohibition to adults has been a years-long effort in the state, according to Colorado State Patrol Legislative Liaison Capt. Michael Honn. “This was a priority for not only…
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Current RTD board members criticize Colorado House transit bill
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A bill that House Democrats say would help Colorado meet its housing, climate, and transit goals is facing criticism from current members of the RTD board. They argue that the proposed legislation may disproportionately affect representation for minority communities. House Bill 1447 would reduce the size of the RTD Board from 15 members to seven. Under…
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Current RTD board members criticize Colorado House transit bill
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A bill that House Democrats say would help Colorado meet its housing, climate, and transit goals is facing criticism from current members of the RTD board. They argue that the proposed legislation may disproportionately affect representation for minority communities. House Bill 1447 would reduce the size of the RTD Board from 15 members to seven. Under…
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Legislation to increase scrutiny on experts in custody cases heads to Gov. Polis’ desk
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A bill to increase scrutiny on the qualifications of experts on domestic violence and sexual abuse who wish to be admitted in child custody cases is headed to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after clearing both chambers of the legislature last week. The bill codifies a new piece of legislation from the federal Violence Against Women…
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Colorado Democratic lawmakers huddle with White House ahead of legislative session
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Several Colorado state lawmakers traveled to Washington D.C. this week to meet with White House officials ahead of the 2023 legislative session. State Sen. Julie Gonzales and state Rep. Meg Froelich visited the White House Wednesday to discuss their work protecting reproductive rights. Gonzales and Froelich are among around 50 Democratic state lawmakers who visited the White House,…
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Republican candidate calls Black, Latina Democrats ‘chimps,’ legislator says it’s ‘absurdly racist’
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A Republican candidate for the Colorado House came under fire and accusations of racism after calling Black and Latina Democratic candidates “chimps” in a tweet on Monday. The interaction began with the Colorado branch of the American Federation of Teachers tweeting its endorsement for Democrat Rep. Meg Froelich in the House District 3 race, along with…
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House lawmakers target embattled Office of Public Guardianship, reject funding for expansion
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Problems with the state’s Office of Public Guardianship, as reported by Colorado Politics last month, led state House lawmakers Wednesday to halt the program’s expansion. The decision to keep the program from expanding occurred during the debate in the legislature over the proposed 2022-23 state budget. Democratic Reps. Meg Froelich of Greenwood Village and Adrienne…
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COVER STORY: DEADLY CARE | Scrutiny mounts as 14 Coloradans die under care of Office of Public Guardianship
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Policymakers who launched a pilot program for the state to serve as guardian for individuals who have no family or friends and often end up in hospitals are scrutinizing its work, particularly following the deaths of 14 wards under its care. Alarmed by the deaths, Gov. Jared Polis also indicated he would seek more oversight…
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Reproductive Health Equity Act seeks to expressly codify abortion right in state law
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Democratic state lawmakers want to put a final stamp on the right to an abortion by expressly codifying it some 55 years after it became legal in Colorado. Opponents are already gearing for a legal challenge, should it become law. Members of the majority party introduced House Bill 22-1279, the Reproductive Health Equity Act, on Thursday. Sponsored…
