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Capitol Coverageen-USCopyright 皇冠网址/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMTWith little to spend but much to debate, Colorado's 75th General Assembly convenes on Wednesday
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Budget cuts and national politics could shape the legislature鈥檚 ambitions this year.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT/politics/2025-01-06/with-little-to-spend-but-much-to-debate-colorados-75th-general-assembly-convenes-on-wednesdayLucas Brady Woods, Bente BirkelandColorado鈥檚 Palestinian- and Iranian-American lawmakers launch first-of-its-kind caucus
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The new affinity caucus will be for lawmakers who are Muslim or are from the Middle East, North Africa or South Asia. Its members hope it will serve as a bulwark against possible discriminatory action by the incoming Trump administration.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:57:40 GMT/politics/2024-11-22/colorados-palestinian-and-iranian-american-lawmakers-launch-first-of-its-kind-caucusLucas Brady WoodsWhy Denver State Sen. Chris Hansen is resigning a week after winning reelection
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State Sen. Chris Hansen announced this week he is resigning to take a job in the private sector, even though he won reelection just last week. For him, it鈥檚 about paying for his kids鈥� college education, but it also means the next state senator from Denver will be chosen by a committee rather than by the voters.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:26:24 GMT/news/2024-11-15/denver-state-sen-chris-hansen-is-resigning-to-take-a-new-job-after-winning-reelection-last-weekLucas Brady WoodsSame-sex marriage and abortion measures pass, while many races remain undecided
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Both Amendment J (same-sex marriage) and Amendment 79 (abortion) had wide support, while the closely watched race in Congressional District 8 was still close.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:36:19 GMT/news/2024-11-05/same-sex-marriage-and-abortion-measures-pass-while-many-races-remain-undecidedLeigh PatersonCongressional District 8 is the Colorado race that could decide the fate of the US House
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Incumbent Democratic US Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Republican challenger State Rep. Gabe Evans spent the last days of their campaigns trying to win over the last undecided voters. The high-stakes, neck-and-neck race for Colorado鈥檚 8th Congressional District could decide the balance of power in Washington.Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT/politics/2024-11-03/congressional-district-8-is-the-colorado-race-that-could-decide-the-fate-of-the-us-houseLucas Brady Woods皇冠网址 2024 General Election Voter Guide
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There's a lot on the ballot this year: more than a dozen statewide ballot measures, several battleground Congressional races that could decide the balance of power in Congress, scores of State House and Senate seats and, of course, the presidential election. 皇冠网址's Voter Guide is here to help you make sure you're informed when you're filling out your ballot.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT/news/2024-10-07/kunc-2024-general-election-voter-guideLucas Brady WoodsIn Grand County, political differences have split a small mountain community in two
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With the election less than two months away, political rifts in Grand County mirror those across Colorado and the rest of the country. Changing demographics are exacerbating political differences and making it hard to focus on the issues that matter, even when Republicans and Democrats agree on them.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:29:08 GMT/news/2024-09-27/in-grand-county-political-differences-have-split-a-small-mountain-community-in-twoLucas Brady Woods'Pocketbook' economic issues are top of mind for Colorado鈥檚 Latino voters, polling shows
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An annual poll released this week shows inflation, low wages, unaffordable housing, and expensive healthcare are major concerns for Latino voters in Colorado. Also on the list are abortion, immigration, and gun violence.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:18:23 GMT/news/2024-09-20/pocketbook-economic-issues-are-top-of-mind-for-colorados-latino-voters-polling-showsLucas Brady WoodsTuition help and brain data protections are among hundreds of state laws taking effect Wednesday
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More than 200 new state laws take effect this week. Most of them won鈥檛 affect everyday Coloradans, but some could have big impacts on low-income college students, wearable technology users, law enforcement officers, and alpine wildlife.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:21:27 GMT/news/2024-08-06/tuition-help-and-brain-data-protections-are-among-hundreds-of-state-laws-taking-effect-wednesdayLucas Brady WoodsGreg Lopez lays out priorities for brief term as Colorado鈥檚 newest Congressman
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Greg Lopez won the special election last week to fill the remainder of former Congressman Ken Buck鈥檚 term representing Colorado鈥檚 Fourth Congressional District. He wants to prioritize immigration, economic and water policy, and supports a full, national ban on abortion.Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:29:47 GMT/news/2024-07-03/greg-lopez-lays-out-priorities-for-brief-term-as-colorados-newest-congressman