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Joondeph: Along with illegal immigrants, infectious diseases are crossing America’s border
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Joondeph: Along with illegal immigrants, infectious diseases are crossing America’s border

By Dr. Brian C. Joondeph | Commentary, American Thinker For the past four years, our national borders have been as porous as a sieve, allowing thousands of illegal aliens to cross into America every day. Few are screened for criminal backgrounds, useful skills, intentions toward America, or infectious diseases. The criminal toll from invading gang members is significant, but not every border crosser is a thief, rapist, pedophile, or murderer. However, everyone crossing the border could be a carrier of an infectious disease -- a walking petri dish of bacteria and other microorganisms that may cause far greater problems than the criminal aliens. READ THE FULL COMMENTARY AT THE AMERICAN THINKER Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author a...
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HB 1170 would create new non-profit lobbyist category without financial disclosures
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HB 1170 would create new non-profit lobbyist category without financial disclosures

By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice Whether those advocating for non-profits in the Colorado capitol or back home in legislative districts should be held to the same disclosure standards as other lobbyists was a discussion Monday of the House's State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee. At issue in House Bill 25-1170, by Democrat Reps. Eliza Hamrick and Andrew Boesenecker, is whether a third category of lobbyist for non-profit organizations should be established. Currently, lobbyists are required to register with the secretary of state as either a professional or volunteer lobbyist. The bill would also ask lawmakers to support a disclosure exemption related to payments non-profit lobbyists may receive from the organization for which they are advocating. HB 1170 wa...
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Denver mayor brushes off no-confidence vote on Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton
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Denver mayor brushes off no-confidence vote on Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton

By Brian Maass | CBS Colorado Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Monday batted away a no-confidence vote in Fire Chief Desmond Fulton, saying, "I'm confident Chief Fulton will continue to serve our community with honor and distinction." Last week, nearly 900 Denver firefighters weighed in -- with 64% saying they had no confidence in their fire chief and deputy chief. The vote was an expression by firefighters of unhappiness with Fulton following a scandal over his use of comp time, revealed in a 2024 CBS Colorado Investigation. The probe found Fulton and his top commanders were awarding themselves comp time for attending routine events, which then allowed them to cash in vacation days at the end of each year for tens of thousands of dollars. An independent investigation commissi...
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Ex-Presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy declares candidacy for Ohio governor
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Ex-Presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy declares candidacy for Ohio governor

By James Lynch | National Review Former GOP presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy officially announced Monday afternoon his candidacy for Ohio’s gubernatorial seat. Ramaswamy, 39, jumped into the GOP primary to replace outgoing Governor Mike DeWine whose term ends in 2026. A Cincinnati native, Ramaswamy will be up against GOP state Attorney General Dave Yost and enters the race as the frontrunner. A poll first reported by Axios last month found Ramaswamy receiving over 50 percent in a GOP primary poll, giving him a 34 point lead on his nearest rival. Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio’s firm, Fabrizio, Lee, and associates took the poll ahead of Ramaswamy’s expected announcement. READ THE FULL STORY AT NATIONAL REVIEW
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Do just 2 in 5 Colorado fourth graders meet expectations in math?
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Do just 2 in 5 Colorado fourth graders meet expectations in math?

By Por Jaijongkit | The Colorado Sun Around 42% of fourth graders in public schools tested at or above their grade level in math in standardized testing. Results come from the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress, administered to fourth and eighth graders once every two years.  The NAEP measures whether students can demonstrate grade-level proficiency and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.  Colorado’s average fourth grade math score was 239 out of 500, compared with the national average of 237. The percentage of students scoring at or above grade level rose to 42% from 36% in 2022.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Boulder Co. Sheriff’s Office stops using CBI for forensic casework; moves to Jefferson Co. lab
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Boulder Co. Sheriff’s Office stops using CBI for forensic casework; moves to Jefferson Co. lab

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday afternoon that it will not be using the Colorado Bureau of Investigation crime labs for forensic casework moving forward. Instead, the county agency will transition the casework to the Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab. “This change is driven by our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to those affected by crime in our community,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson told FOX31 on Sunday. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Lawmakers introduce a bill to repeal Open Meetings Law shield for General Assembly
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Lawmakers introduce a bill to repeal Open Meetings Law shield for General Assembly

By Law Week Colorado Last week, two Republican lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives introduced a bill aimed at government transparency laws. The measure would repeal a portion of Senate Bill 24-157, which was passed last year amid opposition from transparency advocates and organizations.  READ THE FULL STORY AT LAW WEEK COLORADO
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Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk
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Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk

By O'Dell Isaac | The Gazette The Colorado Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its four-footed family member, the law enforcement agency announced via Facebook on Saturday. Hulk, a retired K-9, passed away on Friday after a brief illness, according to the social media post. The Dutch Shepherd was 9 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that the CSPD K9 unit announces the passing of retired K9 Hulk,” the pose read, in part. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine outside of Colorado capitol
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Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine outside of Colorado capitol

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette Hundreds gathered outside the Colorado state Capitol on Sunday in support of Ukraine and to mark three years since Russian forces started their invasion. “Today we came here just to raise our voices, to raise awareness that the war is still active. The war has not ended,” Marina Dubrova, president of the organizing nonprofit Ukrainians of Colorado, said outside the Capitol. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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The fight over fentanyl is back on tap in Colorado’s General Assembly
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The fight over fentanyl is back on tap in Colorado’s General Assembly

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics The fentanyl epidemic, which produced intense fights two years ago over how to confront the soaring deaths from the synthetic opioid, has returned to the Colorado state Capitol this year. In the past several weeks, lawmakers have already turned down one bill that would make possession of small amounts of fentanyl a felony. And efforts are afoot to put the subject on the ballot. Used legitimately as a medical anesthetic, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has become a dominant player in the illicit market and is increasingly being mixed into other substances. It's cheaper and produces a more potent, more fleeting "high," according to experts. But its potency in small quantities makes it unlike any other substance that preceded it. READ T...
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