Author name: Rocky Mountain Voice Staff

Education Department cracks down on schools that keep secrets from parents

The U.S. Department of Education under Secretary Linda McMahon has announced a sweeping effort to enforce existing federal laws that protect parental rights in public schools. The March 28 directive reaffirms parents’ authority over their children’s education and mental health records—specifically targeting public school policies that have kept parents in the dark.

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Boebert hosts telephone town hall to connect with 4th District voters

Rep. Lauren Boebert is inviting Coloradans in the 4th Congressional District to participate in a telephone town hall on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m., offering constituents a chance to hear directly from their representative and ask questions about the issues impacting their lives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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