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Snowstorm shuts down Colorado state government offices Wednesday
State government offices across Colorado are closed tomorrow following another snowstorm that could dump more than 2 feet of snow in some areas before the week is over. State facilities necessary to maintain and secure public health and safety will maintain regular operating schedules, and essential personnel will still report to work at normal times, Gov.…
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Recount confirms Lauren Boebert’s victory in surprisingly close congressional race in Colorado
The mandatory recount in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District between U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and Democrat Adam Frisch confirmed the incumbent’s victory, the Secretary of State’s Office announced on Monday. That outcome did not come as a surprise, as Frisch earlier conceded the race and Boebert already declared victory. Meanwhile, the recount in Colorado’s House District 43…
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Colorado Election updates | Associated Press calls races for Colorado incumbents, Pettersen retains CD7 for Dems
Coloradans – and Americans across the country – today will decide the fate of campaigns, notably the races for U.S. Senate and governor, and decide which party controls the government’s legislative branches. Today’s elections will define the next policy agenda in Washington, D.C., as well as at the Colorado state Capitol. Follow Colorado Politics, The Denver Gazette and…
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Pelosi to tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in Wednesday visit to Colorado
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Colorado on Wednesday to tour the National Center for Atmospheric Research and attend a roundtable discussion touting the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse’s office announced Tuesday. The new law, which includes the largest climate-related spending approved by Congress, seeks to cut inflation through a 15% minimum…
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Mesa County District Attorney Daniel Rubinstein seeks revocation of Tina Peters’ bond
Mesa County District Attorney Daniel Rubinstein is seeking to revoke the bond posted by Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is under indictment for allegedly taking part in a “deceptive scheme” to breach secure voting equipment. Rubinstein confirmed he is pursuing the bond’s revocation, alleging Peters violated its conditions for going out of state without permission. No…
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Douglas County commissioners suspend Lora Thomas as chair
Commissioners from Douglas County today said they suspended Lora Thomas as chair of the board. They also called for an investigation into Thomas’ “conduct” over the latter allegedly circulating a resignation letter from a first responder. In statement published on the county’s website, the commissioners said Thomas did so “for her own political advantage.” “Today, the Board…
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Gov. Jared Polis’ State of the State address
“Good morning everyone. One traditionally begins a State of the State address by acknowledging dignitaries here in the chamber, but this morning calls for something a little different. I want to first acknowledge the people who couldn’t be here. Please join me in a moment of silence for Coloradans who have lost their lives: to…
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Legislators wrap up first day of Colorado’s 2022 session
11:24 a.m. Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, stands the House in recess, wrapping up the day’s festivities. The chamber will be adjourned until 9 a.m. Thursday. 11:18 a.m. McKean wraps up his address and the House moves on to announcements and introductions. 11:01 a.m. Holbert wraps up his address and the Senate moves on to reading bills.…
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Polis appoints former rival to economic post
Gov. Jared Polis has appointed his former gubernatorial rival, Republican Walker Stapleton, as his designee on the economic body that seeks to attract companies to Colorado and assists businesses with their expansion plans in the state. Stapleton, who lost to Polis in the 2018 governor’s race, served two terms as state treasurer. In a statement,…