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Task force on disability rights recommends major changes to Colorado law
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Task force on disability rights recommends major changes to Colorado law

By Ed Sealover | The Sum & Substance Following three months of deliberations, a task force studying the rights of Coloradans with disabilities has softened some recommendations to boost awards in antidiscrimination lawsuits but still offered proposals likely to stir significant business opposition. Among the task force’s recommendations are to let plaintiffs in disability-related antidiscrimination suits seek emotional damages, to replace existing caps on noneconomic damages and to extend to three years the timeline for filing such legal action. The recommendations — along with about 50 less controversial suggestions involving housing accessibility, outdoor recreation and government services — are likely to end up in a bill during this legislative session. During sometimes com...
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As White House calls for federal funding freeze, Colorado Democrats label it ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’
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As White House calls for federal funding freeze, Colorado Democrats label it ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’

By Elyse Apel | The Center Square Colorado Democrats have been quick to react to an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget temporarily pausing federal funding to “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.” Federal financial assistance includes grants and loans, though the order does limit the pause to those programs that have been “implicated” by President Donald Trump’s executive orders from the past week, “including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE CENTER SQUARE
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Trump administration offers buyouts to federal employees, including remote workers
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Trump administration offers buyouts to federal employees, including remote workers

By Greg Wehner  and Jacqui Heinrich | Fox News The Trump administration is offering buyouts for nearly all federal employees, including those who work remotely, as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to get employees back into the office, but they only have until Feb. 6 to opt-in. During Trump’s first week in office, he issued several directives to the federal workforce, including a requirement that remote employees must return to in-person work. "After four years of incompetence and failure, President Donald Trump is committed to making our government efficient and productive again," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Tuesday. "American taxpayers pay for the salaries of federal government employees and therefore deserve employees wo...
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Coloradans must opt in for TABOR refunds when filing taxes
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Coloradans must opt in for TABOR refunds when filing taxes

By Gabrielle Franklin | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News Monday marked the first day the IRS could start accepting and processing your tax return. Colorado filers need to keep an eye out for one key step to make sure they get all the money they are eligible for back in their wallets. Coloradans are set to get TABOR refunds after they file their taxes this year, but the state is reminding residents that they have to opt in. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Man arrested at Capitol with molotov cocktails wanted to kill Treasury Sec Scott Bessent
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Man arrested at Capitol with molotov cocktails wanted to kill Treasury Sec Scott Bessent

By Hannah Nightingale | The Post Millennial A Massachusetts man who was arrested at the US Capitol on Monday with Molotov cocktails and knives told authorities that he was there to kill Scott Bessent, who was confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury the same day, court documents filed on Tuesday revealed. According to the affidavit, Ryan Michael "Reily" English approached a Capitol Police Officer on Monday at around 3:12 pm near the South Door of the US Capitol Building and said "I’d like to turn myself in." English also revealed to the officer that he was in possession of multiple knives and two Molotov cocktails.  English was detained and a search uncovered a folding knife in English’s pants pocket, as well as two "destructive devices" in the inside pockets of his jacket tha...
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Junk fees are putting Coloradans in debt. Legislation may be coming to help
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Junk fees are putting Coloradans in debt. Legislation may be coming to help

By Catie Cheshire | Westword Jade Smith's Housing Choice Voucher covers rent at her Denver apartment and a utility stipend for her Xcel Energy bills, but she still owes her complex over $200. That's because Smith's apartment complex, like many others in Denver, charges "junk" fees beyond utilities and rent. According to Smith, her complex charges her $180 per month for line items such as pest control, real estate tax, common area maintenance and processing fees. Because Smith is still working through the paperwork to establish a disability income due to her spinal fusion and post-traumatic stress, she only makes $224 per month doing odd jobs. The lease for her southeast Denver apartment only hints at those charges through a clause saying she may be charged for “other” service...
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Four things to know about school choice enrollment in Colorado
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Four things to know about school choice enrollment in Colorado

By Eric Young | The Gazette Colorado families are able to attend any public school in the state for free, regardless of where they live through open enrollment. The application process for school choice is now underway for the 2025-2026 school year in El Paso County and here are four things families should know when applying. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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A full list of President Trump’s executive orders so far
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A full list of President Trump’s executive orders so far

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping array of executive orders, setting the tone for his administration's priorities and charting a course for significant policy shifts. Here's a breakdown of the key actions organized into their respective areas: Appointments and Personnel President Trump wasted no time assembling his leadership team, announcing cabinet, sub-cabinet, and acting cabinet-level appointments, along with designating chairmen and acting chairmen for critical roles. Additionally, nominations for key positions were transmitted to the Senate, ensuring rapid action on his agenda. President Trump Announces Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Appointments President Trump Announces Sub-Cabinet Appointments Pr...
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Aurora to get rid of shelter, notice requirements for homeless camp abatements
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Aurora to get rid of shelter, notice requirements for homeless camp abatements

By Kyla Pearce | The Denver Gazette Aurora city councilmembers passed an ordinance Monday night that gets rid of the requirement to provide shelter options and a 72-hour notice before abating homeless encampments. The ordinance, which was passed through a study session two weeks ago, prevailed with three 'no' votes from councilmembers Alison Coombs, Ruben Medina and Crystal Murillo. Prior to the ordinance's passage, city code read that "no city employee authorized to issue a citation shall issue a citation, make an arrest, or otherwise enforce this section against a person camping on public property unless the city has a shelter option available for the person ordered to move from the camp and the person has been offered placement in the shelter option." READ THE FULL STORY AT ...
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Federal committee calls for Denver mayor to testify on city’s sanctuary policies
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Federal committee calls for Denver mayor to testify on city’s sanctuary policies

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigating so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions across the nation has called for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to testify in Washington, D.C. “Denver is a sanctuary jurisdiction that refuses to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement,” Committee Chairman James Comer wrote in a letter to Johnston dated Jan. 27. “To provide much needed oversight of this matter, the Committee requests documents and information related to the sanctuary policies of Denver.” The letter called out Johnston by name: “Denver is a sanctuary jurisdiction under Colorado law, and Mayor Mike Johnston confirmed that he was prepared to go to jail to protect illegal aliens from federal immigration authorities...
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