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Farm Action Fund releases 2024 platform
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Farm Action Fund releases 2024 platform

Source: The Fence Post Farm Action Fund, which describes itself as “a farmer-led organization fighting corporate monopolies in agriculture,” has released a 2024 policy platform for candidates at all levels of government. The platform’s recommendations would “dismantle the policy and financial structures that exclusively benefit corporate monopolies, and empower farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to feed America,” the group said. READ FULL ARTICLE ON THEFENCEPOST.COM
Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman
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Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman

Source: thelobby-co.com Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman Jayson Boebert, the former husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing six charges that include prohibited use of weapons, third-degree assault, and obstructing a peace officer, according to records from the Garfield County jail. The arrest follows an incident that occurred three days prior when Jayson Boebert contacted the police, alleging a physical altercation between him and the congresswoman at a restaurant in her district. According to The Daily Beast, Jayson Boebert claimed that she repeatedly struck him in the face. @Facebook It remains unclear whether Tuesday's arrest is ...
Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges
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Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges

Source: thelobby-co.com The Colorado legislative session begins with lawmakers saying that they are prepared to tackle a multitude of pressing issues, ranging from rising property taxes, and improving education to reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. However, it is anticipated that housing and land use may emerge as the most significant concern for lawmakers during the 120-day session. The Democratic majority at the Capitol is currently experiencing heightened levels of vitriol, evident in the rare censure of a lawmaker and the resignation of two others who cited the prevailing mood within the building. Partisan tensions from the previous year continue to linger, further exacerbating the disunity among Democrats and the delay tactics employed by Republicans,...
Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD
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Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD

By Ernest Luning | Source: Colorado Politics State Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, told Colorado Politics late Tuesday that he is running for the seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. "I made the decision today that I’m a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District," Gardner said in an exclusive interview. "We’re taking the steps to formally file a campaign in the next couple of days." The veteran state lawmaker said his legislative experience gives him an edge in what could be a crowded primary to replace Lamborn in the heavily Republican district, which coincides almost precisely with El Paso County. Gardner, a former El Paso County GOP chairman, served four terms in the state House before his election in 2016 to the sta...