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Democratic bill cutting reimbursement rates for Colorado’s urban hospitals sparks debate, backlash

A bill that won a party-line vote in the House Health & Human Services Committee aims to cap the price insurers pay urban hospitals for health services for state employees and those insured in the small group market.

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Minimal traffic impacts anticipated, study finds, for state’s second proposed Buc-ee’s megamart in Palmer Lake

One of the three planned studies evaluating the impact of the proposed Buc-ee’s west of Interstate 25 off County Line Road indicates existing 2025 traffic operations are acceptable with only minor delays and queues anticipated. 

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Hwy. 34 reopens in Weld County after potential pipe bomb investigated during traffic stop

Highway 34 was closed in Weld County early Wednesday morning after Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated a possible pipe bomb inside a vehicle during a traffic stop. Shortly after 6 a.m. the highway reopened and the 40-year-old driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI.

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Artificial intelligence workers may get special protections in Colorado

Even before Colorado has established regulations for artificial-intelligence development, legislators are advancing a proposal to give special whistleblower protection to sector workers — a plan raising significant concerns for business groups and Gov. Jared Polis.

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Though ‘an incredible success,’ President Trump unveils plans for DOGE head Musk to work more closely with cabinet

President Trump revealed plans for cabinet secretaries and other high-level administration officials to hold more sway in the Department of Government Efficiency’s push for personnel cuts.

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