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As fiscal strains mount, Denver mayor, Biden official push for immigrant work permits
While conceding that federal resources are insufficient in helping Denver deal with America’s illegal immigration crisis, a Biden administration official and the city’s mayor agreed that the Democrats’ preferred solution is still the best course of action. That solution is grating more work permits for immigrants who illegally crossed the border. Regarding resources provided to…
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Basin states disagree on Colorado River operations — again; Republicans push to impeach Jena Griswold; winners and losers of Colorado’s Super Tuesday | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is March 7, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese and a fellow Republican legislator on Wednesday called on the chamber’s Democratic speaker to bring to the floor a resolution to impeach Secretary of State Jena Griswold, arguing that Griswold’s “partisan political ideology” has prevented the Democrat…
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Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday — see the results; Colorado lawmakers begin to tackle ‘construction defects’ | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is March 6, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Donald Trump took an early lead over Nikki Haley in Colorado’s Republican presidential primary and kept it as returns posted on Tuesday night. At the same time, President Joe Biden cruised to a win against long-shot opponents in the state’s Democratic primary. The…
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Trump wins Iowa caucuses, DeSantis edges Haley; Denver mayor goes to DC to plead for action on illegal immigration | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that sent a resounding message that the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination is his to lose. Trump was on track to set…
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Kato Crews confirmed by Senate to Colorado’s federal trial court
The U.S. Senate confirmed S. Kato Crews to a judgeship on Colorado’s U.S. District Court on Wednesday by a vote of 51-48, restoring the trial court to its full roster of seven active judges. With Crews’ confirmation, President Joe Biden has now appointed five of the court’s members, marking an unusually high level of turnover during…
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Q&A with Frances Koncilja | Longtime player in judicial nominations speaks about selection process
Over the past three years, Colorado’s federal trial court has seen extensive turnover, with President Joe Biden appointing four members of the seven-judge district court and a fifth nominee awaiting confirmation in the U.S. Senate. By tradition, senators wield enormous power over district judge appointments in their states. Early in Biden’s presidency, U.S. Sens. Michael…
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Witnesses recall ‘festive’ Jan. 6 rally prior to Capitol attack in Trump disqualification hearing
Witnesses called by Donald Trump on Thursday in the hearing to address whether he is ineligible to appear on Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot recalled a “festive” gathering prior to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack in Washington, D.C. – despite being confronted with evidence of people shouting for an invasion of the U.S. Capitol. A Denver judge…
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14th Amendment expert, Trump defenders testify in Colorado ballot disqualification hearing
The Denver judge who will decide if Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to appear on Colorado’s presidential primary ballot heard from a 14th Amendment expert on Wednesday, who testified its prohibition on holding office applies to the presidency and that evidence of violence was historically not necessary to show someone violated the insurrection clause. An…
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State Sen. Janet Buckner touts Colorado preschool program at White House panel
Colorado’s own state Sen. Janet Buckner traveled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to promote state policies on preschool. Buckner joined more than 90 legislators from 41 states at the White House to discuss how politicians are working to improve the supply and accessibility of child care throughout the country, and improve job quality for child…
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Colorado granted over $826M to bring high-speed internet to all residents
The federal government is allocating over $826.5 million to Colorado to make high-speed internet universally accessible in the state. The money comes from a $42.45 billion grant program, providing funding for broadband infrastructure to all 50 states, Washington D.C. and five U.S. territories. The Department of Commerce announced each state and territory’s grant amounts on Monday. …