Author name: Rocky Mountain Voice Staff

[UPDATED] RMV Candidate Questionnaire: The battle for CO GOP Chair

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With the Colorado GOP Chair race heating up, more candidates have weighed in on the party’s future. When we first posed these questions, Brita Horn was the sole candidate to reply. Now, Darcy Schoening and Kevin McCarney have shared their perspectives, offering distinct strategies on voter outreach, fundraising and Proposition 108. We have not received answers from Richard Holtorf or Jeremy Goodall.

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CU Board of Regents investigates funding threats over cannabis research campaign

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The University of Colorado Board of Regents has initiated an independent review into Regent Wanda James’ actions regarding state funding for the Colorado School of Public Health. The move comes after James reportedly suggested pulling funding from the school due to concerns over its public awareness campaign on high-potency cannabis.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC bring progressive agenda to Colorado on Friday

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) are set to hold rallies in Denver and Greeley on March 21, 2025, as part of Sanders’ national “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour. The events will focus on opposition to President Donald Trump’s second-term policies while promoting a far-left economic agenda that has drawn criticism from conservatives across Colorado.

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Democrats target TABOR as budget crisis exposes reckless spending

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As Colorado faces a $1.2 billion budget deficit, state lawmakers are once again debating the role of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) in shaping the state’s financial future. With deep cuts expected for education, health care and social services, some Democratic legislators are raising concerns over TABOR’s limits on government spending. Yet Republicans argue that the deficit is a result of overspending rather than shortfalls in revenue.

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Colorado moves toward a nuclear future as energy demands skyrocket

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Colorado is at an energy crossroads, and House Bill 25-1040 is now sitting on Governor Jared Polis’ desk, awaiting his decision. The bill, which recognizes nuclear energy as part of the state’s clean energy portfolio, has gained rare bipartisan support—but the real question is whether Polis will cave to radical environmentalists or side with the majority of Coloradans who support nuclear energy.

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Mesa County Republican Women’s Lincoln Day Dinner to Feature Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

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GRAND JUNCTION, CO – The Mesa County Republican Women (MCRW) are set to host their highly anticipated Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Clifton Community Center. This year’s keynote speaker is none other than Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, Wyoming’s sole representative in the U.S. House and a staunch advocate for conservative values and policies.

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UCCS under scrutiny for alleged race-based policies in higher education shakeup

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is among more than 50 universities facing federal investigations as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore merit-based education and dismantle discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Who gets to know? Lawmakers, media and watchdogs wrangle over public records access

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Last year Democrat lawmakers created a loophole to dodge public scrutiny—and Governor Polis made it law. Now it’s easier for lawmakers to evade state open meetings law, through written and electronic communication.

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CO AG Weiser on DOJ’s review of Tina Peters’ case: “Grotesque attempt to weaponize the rule of law” 

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The DOJ is now reviewing whether federal agencies engaged in politically motivated lawfare in the high-profile case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. In response to the DOJ’s filing, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser urged the Denver federal court to reject its interference.

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House Democrats push “most outrageous” SB25-003 forward after 12-hour hearing

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The sheriff in town may be tasked with the administrative burden of weighing in on your future firearm purchase, if Democrat lawmakers have their say. Although sheriffs from El Paso, Lake, Mesa and Weld counties testified that Senate Bill 25-003 is both unconstitutional and difficult to enforce, the House Judiciary Committee advanced the legislation after twelve hours of testimony.

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