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Pueblo’s Rep. Clarice Navarro honored by State Fair Foundation
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The Colorado State Fair Foundation gave state Rep. Clarice Navarro its Outstanding Service Award for her time, effort and leadership for the annual carnival, concerts, rodeos and various competitions in Pueblo. “It’s not every day that you get to experience racing pigs, sea lions or zip lining all in one location in Colorado, but it’s…
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Scott says hometown newspaper trying to silence his free speech over Trump
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A political quarrel erupted earlier this month, garnering the attention of national media, after a state Republican lawmaker accused his hometown newspaper of publishing “fake news” and was subsequently threatened with a lawsuit. At the center of the fray: Sen. Ray Scott, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and the delay of a hearing for Senate…
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State battles are hot; election isn’t just about White House
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Years of losses have left Democrats at historic lows in state legislatures. But now they’re seeking to wrest control of as many as a dozen chambers from Republicans, a key step in gaining more influence in redistricting. The battle for statehouse control is playing out in more than half the states with tens of millions…