Author: Thelma Grimes
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Once a step ahead, Colorado’s economy cools, burdened by rising costs and regulations | FISCAL ROCKIES
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Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, Democrats face backlash for suggesting soldiers disobey ‘illegal’ orders
President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that Democratic veterans in Congress who urged military service members to “refuse illegal orders” from the Trump administration should receive capital punishment. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” The president’s message was aimed at several Democrats, including Colorado U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, along…
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Trump-backed Tina Peters faces state resistance in transfer to federal custody
Colorado’s attorney general said he opposes efforts to move former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters from a state prison to a federal one, though he refused to comment on the specifics. In a statement to Colorado Politics on Monday, Phil Weiser said there is “no basis” for a request to transfer Peters, who was convicted…
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Searching for the ‘off-ramp’: Colorado officials ask if America can step back from political violence
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged the nation to seek an “off-ramp” from the path that leads to political violence. Colorado leaders told Colorado Politics they agreed with Cox in principle, but some questioned whether such a route even exists — and if it does, they…
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Truth over ratings: The cost of clickbait politics hurt ‘the media’
Over the past decade, as political violence and threats have increased, the media has faced growing criticism—often alongside elected officials, political parties, activists, and other groups. However, defining “the media” is complicated. Traditional news outlets now compete with influencers, online personalities and citizen journalists who have built large audiences on social media and on other…
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‘Political theatre’ or necessary action? Colorado lawmakers weigh in on ‘divisive’ session
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Democrats and Republicans clashed over the cause of an $800 million budget shortfall plaguing Colorado state government, they agreed that the recently-concluded special session, which sought to solve that deficit, was one of the…
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As federal pressure mounts, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis insists ‘sanctuary’ label is ‘incorrect’
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis insisted Colorado is not a “sanctuary” state and added he is “frustrated” by the label — a few months after he signed a law that expands the prohibition on cooperating with federal agents…
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Pause new law on artificial intelligence, Colorado mayors urge lawmakers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While filling the $800 million gap in the state budget is a significant part of the special session set to go underway this morning at the state Capitol, the battle over artificial intelligence regulations is quickly taking center stage, with mayors from three major cities…
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Colorado special session bills: What you need to know
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado legislators have begun proposing bills for Thursday’s special session, when they will need to figure out how to plug a nearly $800 million budget shortfall. Only a handful of the measures introduced so far…
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Rural Reckoning | What does rural Colorado want to see in the next governor?
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In 2026, Colorado voters will head to the polls to select the next governor. With Gov. Jared Polis terming out, that new state leader will take over at the start of 2027. When Colorado Politics asked Polis what advice he is going to give to…