Author name: External Outlet

Colorado School District Uses Affordable Housing As Recruitment Tactic

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs has announced plans to construct affordable homes for its employees, according to reports. The district intends to build 20 duplexes, each covering 352 square feet, on a one-acre parcel of land at Mountain Vista Community School.

Colorado School District Uses Affordable Housing As Recruitment Tactic Read More ยป

Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio gains raise more concerns over Congressional trading

As Americans continue to grapple with the rising costs of food and gas, Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio saw substantial gains in 2023. Despite a rough year in 2022, when increased scrutiny was placed on her trading activities, the former Speaker reportedly enjoyed a remarkable 65% return on her investments.

Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio gains raise more concerns over Congressional trading Read More ยป

Colorado Senate Ag Committee introduces ‘Agriculture and Natural Resources Public Engagement Requirement’ bill

In a recent legislative committee meeting, the Colorado Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee discussedย Senate Bill 24-026, a bill that proposes the renewal of the in-person public engagement requirement for members of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in the Department of Natural Resources, as well as the addition of the same requirement for members of the Agriculture Commission and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Colorado Senate Ag Committee introduces ‘Agriculture and Natural Resources Public Engagement Requirement’ bill Read More ยป

Speaker: ‘The President has executive authority right now’ to act on border crisis

House Speakerย Mike Johnsonย (R-LA) placed blame for the border crisis on Presidentย Joe Biden, insisting the president should act on solving the crisis as Senate negotiators are slated to release the text of their proposed border security bill on Sunday.

Speaker: ‘The President has executive authority right now’ to act on border crisis Read More ยป

The Replacements: 28 lawmakers appointed to 29 seats by small groups of party insiders

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics With close to a third of lawmakers being appointed to office instead of elected by voters, the Colorado General Assembly likely holds a record that few state legislatures would want.  A Colorado Politics analysis showed that of 24 out of the 28 current state lawmakers appointed by vacancy committees,

The Replacements: 28 lawmakers appointed to 29 seats by small groups of party insiders Read More ยป