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Colorado lawmakers eye expansion of ‘right to repair’ laws to include electronic equipment
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Colorado lawmakers eye expansion of ‘right to repair’ laws to include electronic equipment

By Marissa Ventrelli  | Colorado Politics A proposal in the Colorado House could see a major expansion to the state's "right to repair" laws, notably in the area of electronic equipment, such as mobile phones and other devices.  House Bill 1121 would expand the state's right to repair laws to include digital electronic equipment, such as cellphones, computers, and kitchen appliances. The proposed legislation includes exemptions for a number of products, including motor vehicles, security alarms, and certain medical devices.   The proposal comes on the heels of Colorado's first law on the issue in 2022, under which manufacturers of powered wheelchairs are required to provide independent repair shops and owners of their products with "parts, embedded software, fi...
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Sunday lineup: Where Republicans will appear in TV programming on March 3
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Sunday lineup: Where Republicans will appear in TV programming on March 3

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice There are many opportunities to catch up with Republicans serving in Congress, those on the campaign trail and former party leaders during this week’s Sunday programming. Here’s a glance at where you can find them on Sunday, March 3: ABC “This Week”: South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds. Also, Reince Priebus, who served as chairman of the Republican National Committee and later as White House chief of staff, on a panel. CBS “Face the Nation”: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan and Ohio Rep. Mike Turner. CNN “State of the Union”: Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Also, former Presidential candidate Scott Walker, on a panel. Fox “Fox News Sunday”: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Florida Rep. Byron Donalds. Fox News “Sunday Morning Futures”: Ohio Sen. J....
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Reviewing the good and bad bills filed in the Colorado Legislature
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Reviewing the good and bad bills filed in the Colorado Legislature

The light speed at which bills are proceeding in the Colorado Legislature is daunting, with one member of the House even calling it record-setting. Bills are proceeding with such speed, it is reasonable the majority of Coloradans just can’t keep up with the bills. But, with Democrats holding a super majority in the House, monitoring these bills is essential. Former state legislator Kevin Lundberg attempts to ease the madness in his report of the list of “Significant Bills for 2024”. SEE THE LIST OF GOOD AND BAD BILLS AT KEVIN LUNDBERG.COM
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Appeals court rules more than 100 J6 sentences were improperly lengthened
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Appeals court rules more than 100 J6 sentences were improperly lengthened

By KYLE CHENEY | Politico A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that Jan. 6 defendants who obstructed Congress’ work had their sentences improperly lengthened by judges who determined that they had interfered with the “administration of justice.” The decision could force district court judges in Washington, D.C. to recalculate, and perhaps reduce, the sentences of more than 100 Jan. 6 rioters convicted of felony obstruction for their roles in the attack on the Capitol that threatened the transfer of power three years ago. Federal sentencing guidelines encourage judges to apply the “administration of justice” enhancement to defendants who disrupt judicial proceedings like grand jury investigations or court hearings. The enhancement can increase recommended sentences ...
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Did Denver Democrat use position to ensure payday from same law he sponsored?
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Did Denver Democrat use position to ensure payday from same law he sponsored?

By Sherrie Peif | Complete Colorado The timing between the filing of a class action lawsuit against a Denver rental property owner and a new law allowing for greater leeway over who can file such lawsuits is being scrutinized. At the center of the controversy is whether one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs, State Rep. Steven Woodrow, used his power and position as a state legislator to ensure himself, along with other trial lawyers, big payouts for successful suits that otherwise would likely not advance. A Denver judge said as much in his ruling to allow the class action to move forward. Because “the claims are small, tenants likely wouldn’t have the motivation to take on the expense of individual lawsuits, so class action is the best path forward,” said Denver District Court ...
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Colorado Senate panel rejects Gov. Jared Polis’ nominees to wildlife commission
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Colorado Senate panel rejects Gov. Jared Polis’ nominees to wildlife commission

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics Last year, Gov. Jared Polis appointed three people — allegedly with ties to the animal rights community — to the state's parks and wildlife commission  But those nominees still had to go through a confirmation process with the state Senate, and on Thursday, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee rejected two of the three, claiming they lacked the necessary qualifications to represent the constituents tied to those seats and as required by state law. The nominations of Gary Skiba and Jessica Beaulieu, who were appointed to represent sportspersons (hunters and anglers) and outdoor recreation and state parks, respectively, were both rejected on 4-3 votes. But they still have a chance to stay on the commission ...
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WATCH: Colorado Democrats unveil portrait of Joe Biden, paid for by Joe taxpayer
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WATCH: Colorado Democrats unveil portrait of Joe Biden, paid for by Joe taxpayer

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics Colorado Democrats unveiled the state's portrait of President Joe Biden in a ceremony Friday at the state Capitol.  Biden's portrait will be displayed, along with his 45 predecessors in the state Capitol's third floor Presidential Portrait Gallery. This year's presidential portrait was commissioned by the Capitol Building Advisory Committee and paid for with taxpayer funds delegated to the legislature. That's a change from the past, when the portraits were paid for largely by private donations. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Denver to close four shelters for illegal immigrants, starting with Aurora
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Denver to close four shelters for illegal immigrants, starting with Aurora

By By Bennito L. Kelty | Westword The migrant crisis in Denver is Mayor Mike Johnston's biggest challenge so far in 2024. Since December 2022, more than 39,000 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, have shown up in Denver. To the tune of $58 million — all funded by local taxes — the City of Denver has either put them in hotels converted to shelters or bused them to other locations. For Denver to keep housing, transporting and feeding migrants through 2024, Johnston had predicted the city would need $180 million. To slash $60 million off that figure, he announced today, February 28, that the city will close four of its ten migrant shelters during the next month, at a rate of one per week. The mayor clarified that "no one is being displaced from these shelters, no one's length-of...
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen in Fairmount Cemetery
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen in Fairmount Cemetery

By Wilson Beese | 9News A juvenile suspect has been arrested in the shooting of a teenage boy found dead in a cemetery last weekend, Denver Police said Friday. Officers responded around 2:35 p.m. Saturday to Fairmount Cemetery, at 430 S. Quebec St., near South Quebec Street and East Alameda Avenue, and found 16-year-old Elias Garcia Tinajero dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators identified the suspect, who is a juvenile boy, and arrested him on Thursday, police said. READ THE FULL STORY AT 9NEWS
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Clinton speaks with Biden more than Obama, aides say
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Clinton speaks with Biden more than Obama, aides say

By Annabella Rosciglione | Colorado Springs Gazette Despite spending eight years as Barack Obama’s vice president, Joe Biden is more regularly in contact with former President Bill Clinton than he is with Obama. In a Washington Post report, aides shared that while Biden does speak to Obama regularly, he is in closer contact with Clinton, as the two share a similar “outgoing” style. “Beneath the surface, [Biden and Obama’s relationship] has had very serious ups and downs over time, both personal and especially political,” Gabriel Debenedetti, author of The Long Alliance: The Imperfect Union of Joe Biden and Barack Obama, said in an interview with Time magazine.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
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