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Denver Democrat Neal Walia lands endorsement from Ro Khanna in Colorado’s state House District 9
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California Rep. Ro Khanna on Friday endorsed legislative candidate Neal Walia in the race for an open state House seat, praising the Denver Democrat’s commitment to public service and progressive goals. Walia, who mounted an unsuccessful challenge against U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in 2022, is running in a primary in heavily Democratic House District 9,…
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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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Federal judge ponders blocking rideshare transparency law amid Uber’s constitutional challenge
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A federal judge on Friday weighed whether to temporarily block Colorado from enforcing a law set to take effect in one week requiring rideshare companies to disclose certain information to riders and drivers about the amount of money drivers earned prior to any tip. Last year, the legislature enacted Senate Bill 75 to place new…
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Colorado small businesses express worry about bill seeking to combat ‘algorithmic discrimination’ in AI systems
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Colorado lawmakers have advanced legislation that sponsors say would enhance consumer protections against discrimination by artificial intelligence systems, though worries persist regarding its potential effects on small businesses and innovation. At its core, Senate Bill 205 establishes regulations governing the development and use of artificial intelligence in Colorado and focuses on combatting “algorithmic discrimination.” The bill defines “algorithmic…
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Colorado small businesses express worry about bill seeking to combat ‘algorithmic discrimination’ in AI systems
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Colorado lawmakers have advanced legislation that sponsors say would enhance consumer protections against discrimination by artificial intelligence systems, though worries persist regarding its potential effects on small businesses and innovation. At its core, Senate Bill 205 establishes regulations governing the development and use of artificial intelligence in Colorado and focuses on combatting “algorithmic discrimination.” The bill defines “algorithmic…
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Colorado legislator wants to end ‘deceptive’ event ticket selling
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From hundreds of invalid Bad Bunny concert tickets during his world tour to Taylor Swift fans experiencing hours-long wait times for tickets costing thousands of dollars a pop, confidence in the ticket selling industry has taken a huge hit in recent months. And in Colorado, Sen. Robert Rodriguez wants to change that. Rodriguez, D-Denver, introduced…
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Colorado Senate panel approves sweeping fentanyl bill on narrow vote
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A Senate panel on Thursday evening narrowly approved what policymakers hope is a robust response to Colorado’s spiraling fentanyl crisis. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted, 3-2, to advance House Bill 1326, after reviewing 19 amendments for several hours. The measure is the General Assembly’s sweeping attempt to confront fatal overdoses, which have surged nationwide over…
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Bills on drug imports, public health option move through Colorado legislative committees
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The first two bills tied to the health care agenda of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis are already moving through the state legislative process – although, if passed, it will likely be at least a couple of years before Coloradans see results. House Bill 1004, which would set up a study on a “public option” for health…
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NOONAN | Democratic women voters blow the top off the state primaries
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Democratic women vote. Pay attention. That’s the biggest message from the recent Colorado primary. Democrats and Dem-leaning unaffiliated voters as a whole outvoted the GOP 56% to 44% by the numbers. Democratic women outvoted Democratic men 60% to 40%. Democratic women outvoted GOP women 58% to 42%. Democratic women outvoted GOP men 56% to 44%. It’s unprecedented.…
