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Colorado AG sues Trump administration to protect Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
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A coalition of 22 attorneys general from Democratic-led states sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought, on Monday, asserting that the White House’s argument to withhold funds from the consumer protection agency is unconstitutional. Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser is among those challenging the Trump administration and appeared at a virtual…
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Trump targets Colorado AI law with executive order, setting stage for legal fight
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Colorado’s 2024 effort to regulate artificial intelligence is facing a direct challenge from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to block states from enforcing their own AI laws. Trump also announced the creation of a legal task force to challenge state AI laws that the order said are inconsistent…
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Trump pardons Tina Peters, but Colorado officials say he can’t reverse state convictions | TRAIL MIX
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President Donald Trump said late on Dec. 11 that he had issued a pardon for Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk convicted of orchestrating a scheme to breach secure election equipment, though Colorado officials and legal experts immediately countered that the president’s broad pardon powers don’t extend to state-level crimes like those committed by…
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Federal judge rejects Tina Peters’ request for release pending appeal
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A federal judge rejected the petition of former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters on Monday to be released from incarceration pending the resolution of her criminal appeal. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak wrote in a Dec. 8 order that Peters satisfied none of the criteria that permit federal courts to intervene in ongoing…
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Democrat Jena Griswold lands EMILYs List endorsement in Colorado attorney general race
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EMILYs List, a national organization that works to elect pro-choice, Democratic women, this week endorsed Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s bid for attorney general in next year’s election. The 41-year-old Griswold, who is term-limited, was the first Democrat elected secretary of state by Colorado voters in 60 years when she denied Republican Wayne Williams…
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Colorado High School Activities Association reaches settlement with D-49, other school districts in trans athletics lawsuit
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Months after adopting new policies restricting students to athletic participation based on their biological sex and filing a federal lawsuit, School District 49 and other Colorado school districts have reached a settlement with the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) over their right to enforce them. All parties have signed an agreement allowing the school…
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Using AI analysis, campaign finance complaints lodged against Jena Griswold, Phil Weiser
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Using artificial intelligence as analytical tool, a resident of Longmont has filed complaints against two prominent Colorado Democrats, alleging multiple campaign finance violations. The complaints are among a growing number of campaign finance allegations against individuals running for some of Colorado’s top jobs. What’s unique with the complaints is the use of AI as a…
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Poll: Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating drops below 50%
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Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating has dropped below 50%, according to a recent poll. The November poll, conducted by the Colorado Polling Institute, surveyed 622 Colorado voters about a number of issues, including affordability, the state’s economy and their opinions on elected officials. Back in March, just over half of respondents said they held a…
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Trump-backed Tina Peters faces state resistance in transfer to federal custody
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Colorado’s attorney general said he opposes efforts to move former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters from a state prison to a federal one, though he refused to comment on the specifics. In a statement to Colorado Politics on Monday, Phil Weiser said there is “no basis” for a request to transfer Peters, who was convicted…
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Federal judge blocks Colorado law requiring social media platforms to provide warnings to children
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A federal judge on Thursday blocked Colorado from implementing a requirement that social media companies notify users younger than 18 of the effects to their mental and physical health from using the platforms. Lawmakers enacted House Bill 1136 by wide margins in 2024, with a goal of providing “research-based education and interventions” about minors’ use…
