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Gaines: Educate yourself, Logan County, a Metro District may be coming
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Gaines: Educate yourself, Logan County, a Metro District may be coming

By Cory Gaines | Guest Commentary, Colorado Accountability Project Sage Pointe, a neighborhood just outside of Sterling, Colo., in Logan County, might have a Metro District coming. Since such things might be new to a lot of people out here; I thought it worth taking a minute to hit the high notes on Metro Districts. Before anything else, let me take a second to say that nothing of what I write below should be taken as an accusation against anyone in Sage Pointe, nor as any sort of alarm call. Metro Districts have been and can be problematic, but they don't have to be as long as you're informed. The Journal-Advocate article linked here details a recent decision by Logan County Commissioners that allows Sage Pointe residents to circulate petitions in their neighborhood, and, if s...
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Johnson speakership hangs in balance as spending deal collapses
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Johnson speakership hangs in balance as spending deal collapses

By Bradley Jaye| Breitbart Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Thursday faced the most serious threat to his position since 163 Democrats voted to save his gavel back in May. Johnson’s 1,547-page year-end spending deal, released Tuesday night after days of extended deadlines, fell apart in less than 24 hours as Republicans of all ideological stripes turned on the bill over its contents and Johnson’s mishandling of negotiations and the rollout. Conservatives, moderates, loyal rank-and-file Republicans, and even a committee chairman savaged the bill for giving far too much to Democrats. READ THE FULL STORY AT BREITBART
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Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon: ‘Paying the price’
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Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon: ‘Paying the price’

By  Elizabeth Pritchett  | Fox Business Thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union went on strike at 6 a.m. Thursday after the company's "repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain." Amazon Teamsters at seven facilities in Skokie, Illinois; New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco and Southern California are participating in the "largest strike" against the trillion-dollar company in American history, the union said in a news release. Workers at other facilities are prepared to join them. Though Teamsters says it represents about 10,000 people across ten Amazon facilities in the U.S., the company doesn't recognize workers' affiliation with the union. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX BUSINESS
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Garbo: The people’s will to stand tall against crime manifested in JD23
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Garbo: The people’s will to stand tall against crime manifested in JD23

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice In an era when too many jurisdictions have abandoned the very principles that uphold civilized society, the 23rd Judicial District (JD23) emerges as a bastion of bold, unified leadership. Under the steady hand of District Attorney George Brauchler and the resolute support of Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln County officials, this district has sent a clear and unwavering message: criminals will find no haven here. The launch of JD23 represents more than just a reorganization of judicial boundaries; it is the realization of a community’s demand for governance rooted in justice, accountability and respect for its citizens. These counties have made it clear that apathy toward criminal behavior and anti-law enforcement rhetoric have no...
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Georgia appeals court disqualifies DA Fani Willis from Trump election interference case
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Georgia appeals court disqualifies DA Fani Willis from Trump election interference case

By Anders Hagstrom  | Fox News A Georgia court of appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting President-elect Trump in his election interference case on Thursday. The court did not go all the way to throw out Trump's indictment, but Willis and the assistant DAs working in her office now have "no authority to proceed." This is a breaking story. Check back soon for updates. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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Tina Peters has been transferred from Mesa County to Larimer County jail
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Tina Peters has been transferred from Mesa County to Larimer County jail

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters has been transferred from the Mesa County jail to the Larimer County jail.  According to Larimer County booking information, Peters was processed as an inmate into the Larimer County jail at 11:53 a.m.  Wednesday. No other booking information was provided. On Oct. 3, 2024, Judge Matthew Barrett sentenced Peters to a 9-year prison sentence after she was previously found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with an order by the secretary of state.  She was immediately taken into custody following sentencing. The sentence i...
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Number detained by police in gang-related Aurora home invasion grows overnight to 19
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Number detained by police in gang-related Aurora home invasion grows overnight to 19

By Ashley Portillo | CBS Colorado The number of people detained by police in Aurora is growing after an alleged overnight home invasion and kidnapping at an apartment building in the Colorado city. Police believe most of the suspects are Venezuelan migrants but they are unsure if they're part of a notorious gang. A spokesperson for the Aurora Police Department said on Tuesday evening that 19 people have been detained at the apartment complex, in two separate waves of police actions. Police responded to the apartment building at approximately 2:30 a.m. A group of people there had kidnapped and tortured a man and a woman, according to police. The group allegedly tied up the couple, took them to a different unit that was vacant and beat them there while they burglarized their apartme...
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Who will Democrats support for governor in 2026? Poll is inconclusive
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Who will Democrats support for governor in 2026? Poll is inconclusive

By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics A majority of voters are undecided about their next choice for Colorado governor among a few potential Democratic aspirants. The poll only offered potential Democratic candidates.   The nonprofit Healthier Colorado released its findings of its first poll on the 2026 Democratic governor primary election. The poll asked Democrats and unaffiliated voters on four potential gubernatorial candidates: Colorado U.S. Rep Joe Neguse, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Attorney General Phil Weiser, and former Colorado Attorney General and current ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar.  READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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If you want flavored tobacco, Denver City Council wants you to buy it elsewhere
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If you want flavored tobacco, Denver City Council wants you to buy it elsewhere

By Rachel Saurer | Fox 31 On Monday night, the Denver City Council voted 11 to one to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. This ordinance would include bans on e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, vapes and other flavored nicotine and tobacco products.   It was a lengthy meeting for council members, as they had 34 community members signed up to speak on both sides of the aisle. Supporters were wearing red, and those opposed had donned yellow shirts with the words, “Stop the Menthol Ban! Save our Stores and Jobs!” READ THE FULL STORY ON FOX 31
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Castle Rock unanimously OK’s measure expressing support for Trump’s immigration policies
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Castle Rock unanimously OK’s measure expressing support for Trump’s immigration policies

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado The Castle Rock Town Council on Tuesday approved a measure expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policies. The measure also expresses a willingness to lawfully cooperate with federal immigration officials in implementing policies in the Colorado municipality. All of the council at the evening meeting voted in favor of the resolution, except for one council person who abstained. Right before the vote, the council members referenced the violence that has been happening in Aurora at an apartment complex. Earlier this year the council voted unanimously to explore suing the city of Denver over its migrant policies. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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