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Three finalists picked from pool of 34 for Aurora’s open seat on City Council
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Three finalists picked from pool of 34 for Aurora’s open seat on City Council

By Kyla Pearce | Denver Gazette, via Colorado Politics Aurora councilmembers on Monday picked three candidates to interview for the open at-large position on the council. The interviews will happen in early December. Dustin Zvonek, the city's previous mayor pro tem, announced his early departure from his position from the council in October, opening up a seat on the 11-person body. The council received a total of 34 applications for the position. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Baldauf: Voters ignored biased perspective of broadcast and print news in ’24 election
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Baldauf: Voters ignored biased perspective of broadcast and print news in ’24 election

By Michael Baldauf | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Have you ever found yourself in a group where you discovered the leader was corrupt?  Maybe it was a church, where the pastor was not living the message, or a volunteer organization, where the leaders were taking advantage of their positions.  I would guess if you could not do anything to correct the situation you probably got away. People ask me why I don’t watch national newscasts on broadcast television anymore.  The answer is the same.  For about 40 years they have demonstrated that they are not interested in being a source for unbiased reporting.  The latest Gallop Poll found that almost 70 percent of the public said they do not trust the media.  The recent elections are an example of...
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Schumann: Are Colorado Democrats justified in fearing a Trump comeback, or is a reality check needed?
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Schumann: Are Colorado Democrats justified in fearing a Trump comeback, or is a reality check needed?

By Jen Schumann | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice A second Trump presidency has sparked significant concerns among some Colorado Democrats. They cite fears over federal overreach, social policy rollbacks and economic instability. Left-leaning Colorado news media and Democrat politicians are sparing no time and revving up the fear-mongering engine. Last week, Gov. Polis and his co-chair received national attention for launching “Governors Safeguarding Democracy” to fight against President Trump’s policies.  Polis stated, "We want to make sure that the American people can be certain that the elections are safe, that the separation of the courts and powers is safe, and that governors exert the powers that we have as states to make sure that we can protect freedom...
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Dr. Oz selected by Trump for head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services
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Dr. Oz selected by Trump for head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services

By Gabrielle M. Etzel | Washington Examiner President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the next Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, a position that requires Senate confirmation. “America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no Physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again,” Trump said in a statement. “He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades.” Oz earned his medical degree and master’s of business administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986 and practiced cardiology before becoming a television personality. His television show...
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Colorado’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.1%, surging up to the national average
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Colorado’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.1%, surging up to the national average

By Bernadette Berdychowski | Denver Gazette Unemployment in Colorado is growing. The state reported its unemployment rate hit 4.1% in October, up from 4% the month before — matching the national average after being below the U.S. rate all year, according to data from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's report released Monday. The number of unemployed grew by nearly 4,000 over the month to a total of 134,000. The national unemployment rate of 4.1% was unchanged from September. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers spar over proposed budget
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers spar over proposed budget

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics The Colorado legislature's budget drafting body, stung by criticism from the governor over hiking Medicaid provider rates last spring higher than what he wanted, bit back when Gov. Jared Polis met with the committee last week to discuss his 2025-26 budget proposal. Gov. Jared Polis and members of the Joint Budget Committee sparred over the size of his proposed cuts. Polis effectively argued that his proposal responsibly makes budget reductions, while lawmakers questioned his decision to fund projects or services — such as landscaping for the governor's mansion — when the state is practically in "recession" mode when it comes to budgeting.       A veteran legislator said the governor's budget proposal is no...
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Prosecutors request stay in Trump NY case until 2029 as defense plans motion for dismissal ‘once and for all’
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Prosecutors request stay in Trump NY case until 2029 as defense plans motion for dismissal ‘once and for all’

By Brooke Singman  | Fox News New York prosecutors are requesting a stay until at least 2029 in New York v. Trump, as the president's defense attorneys prepare to move to dismiss the case entirely.   Prosecutors wrote a letter to Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday, who agreed last week to grant a stay on all deadlines associated with the conviction proceedings against Trump in the final months before he takes office.  Merchan granted the request, which issues a stay on all deadlines, including the Nov. 26 sentencing date, to consider the effect of his election as president. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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Laken Riley’s alleged killer arrived in Georgia on ‘humanitarian flight,’ roommate testifies
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Laken Riley’s alleged killer arrived in Georgia on ‘humanitarian flight,’ roommate testifies

By Nicole Silverio | Daily Signal Jose Ibarra, the alleged murderer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, traveled from New York City to Georgia after requesting a humanitarian flight, his roommate testified Monday. Ibarra is currently standing trial after being charged for the murder of Riley, who died in February from blunt force trauma to the head outside of the University of Georgia’s campus. Ibarra’s roommate, Rosbeli Elisber Flores-Bello, testified that she and the suspected murderer arrived at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City and requested a humanitarian flight to Athens, Georgia, in September 2023. “In Manhattan, we requested a humanitarian flight to come here to Atlanta,” Flores-Bello said when asked how they arrived in Georgia. ...
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More than 400 Coloradans who work for UPS learn they are losing their jobs
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More than 400 Coloradans who work for UPS learn they are losing their jobs

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company made the announcement on Monday and said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation. UPS says it's going to temporarily close half of its facility in Commerce City while it makes changes. As a result, more than 400 people have learned they're losing their jobs. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Lyle: Are veterans being exploited by companies claiming to support them? 
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Lyle: Are veterans being exploited by companies claiming to support them? 

By Dean Lyle | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Veterans are pillars of our society, honored for their sacrifices and service. Companies like USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union have built their brands around serving military families, often positioning themselves as trusted allies. However, recent legal actions reveal troubling alleged practices that seem to exploit veterans rather than support them. From overcharging to surprise fees, these institutions have faced serious accusations of prioritizing profits over their commitment to the military community.  USAA: A pattern of failures and violations  USAA, founded to serve military members and their families, has faced mounting scrutiny for failing to uphold its promises. In addition to the $64.2 million sett...
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