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Shapiro: Whiplash-inducing media shift on Kamala Harris is now selling us that she’s the GOAT
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Shapiro: Whiplash-inducing media shift on Kamala Harris is now selling us that she’s the GOAT

By Ben Shapiro  | The Daily Signal So, Kamala Harris is the new Democratic candidate for president. And, we’ve been told, she is incredible. Not merely serviceable, a middle innings relief pitcher brought in when your starter suddenly implodes in the third inning. She is the Mariano Rivera of politics. She’s lights-out. She’s charismatic, fascinating, quick on her feet, charming. She is, in the words of the legacy media, a historic candidate—not just because she’s a black woman, a fact that explains her lightning-fast political ascent but that only Democrats are allowed to mention, and only then in the context of explaining why America requires a black female president—but because she is, apparently, so good at this. READ THE FULL COMMENT...
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Tremoglie: Kamala Harris needs to answer why she raised money to keep violent criminals out of jail
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Tremoglie: Kamala Harris needs to answer why she raised money to keep violent criminals out of jail

By Christopher Tremoglie | Commentary, Washington Examiner What kind of presidential candidate raises money to keep violent criminals out of jail? It’s a question that Vice President Kamala Harris needs to answer. The current vice president, and the newly presumptive Democratic nominee, previously supported and helped raise money for an organization that sought to keep violent criminals on the streets free to wreak havoc, cause harm, and hurt innocent people. Think about that every time you hear her cackle. She smiled and laughed while every day, normal Americans were suffering. It’s important not to forget that Harris, who regularly mentions “protecting our democracy,” actively raised money to try to free rioters who burned down neighborhoods and looted s...
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Harris’ long a supporter of an end to fracking flip-flops on policy in fight for voters
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Harris’ long a supporter of an end to fracking flip-flops on policy in fight for voters

By Susan Ferrechio | The Washington Times Once an advocate of a complete ban on fracking, Vice President Kamala Harris reversed course when she became the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee in an election that hinges on Pennsylvania voters. Fracking, the extraction of natural gas and oil from bedrock, makes up a critical part of Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting more than 100,000 jobs in the state, according to a recent analysis. Ms. Harris, who has embraced the Biden administration’s commitment to a net-zero electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, has long supported an end to the fracking industry. She aligned herself with climate activists who are dedicated to ending fossil fuels and converting the nation’s energy to renewables such as ...
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Despite expectations to the contrary, Fed holds interest rates steady
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Despite expectations to the contrary, Fed holds interest rates steady

By Tobias Burns | The Hill The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent Wednesday amid growing speculation that the central bank would start rate cuts later this year. Markets had been expecting the Fed to keep rates where they are as inflation continued to fall over the summer, but not quickly enough to spur the central bank to ease its policy. The CME FedWatch prediction algorithm, which is based on futures contract prices, put the odds of a July rate cut at just 3 percent in the hours before the meeting. Stocks rallied ahead of the decision, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average of big U.S. companies up more than 200 points in morning trading. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL
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Ballot initiative aims to create new vet professional associate role to address shortage
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Ballot initiative aims to create new vet professional associate role to address shortage

By Deborah Grigsby | Colorado Politics Proponents of a statutory initiative that would create a new position called “veterinary professional associate” (VPA) submitted just under 200,000 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday. Initiative 145 would establish a new mid-level veterinary practitioner career pathway as a solution to a veterinary workforce shortage. “Getting 200,000 signatures in just two months really reflects how many people in Colorado are struggling to access veterinary care and excited about an opportunity to expand the veterinary workforce to include more highly-trained professionals who can provide high-quality, affordable care,” Vet Care Coalition Board Chair Ali Mickelson said. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Since Monday morning, fires in Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson counties have forced thousands to flee their homes
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Since Monday morning, fires in Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson counties have forced thousands to flee their homes

By The Colorado Sun Fire crews are spread across the Front Range as hot, dry weather is fueling three wildfires Wednesday in the foothills, forcing thousands of people from their homes. One person has died in the fire near Lyons, according to the Boulder County sheriff. The Alexander Mountain fire started Monday morning west of Loveland and by Wednesday morning was confirmed at 5,080 acres with numerous evacuations in Larimer County. The Stone Canyon fire was reported Tuesday afternoon north of Lyons, and by Wednesday morning had burned 1,320 acres in Boulder County, with no significant growth overnight. It is burning just a few miles from the Alexander Mountain fire. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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City council members raise doubts about Denver mayor’s housing plan
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City council members raise doubts about Denver mayor’s housing plan

By Brandon Richard | Denver 7 News Nearly a week after the Denver City Council delayed a key vote on Mayor Mike Johnston’s affordable housing sales tax proposal, it was back before council members Tuesday. A working group of council members convened to review the proposal in more detail. It also provided them an opportunity to share their concerns about the proposal. Council members sponsoring the mayor’s plan hope the working group will help them address their colleagues' concerns and develop a better plan to present to voters in the fall. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER 7 NEWS
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A year after exchange student hit and killed near school, Colorado Springs adding speed zones, crosswalks
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A year after exchange student hit and killed near school, Colorado Springs adding speed zones, crosswalks

By Cameron Dean | CBS 11 News Before the start of the next school year, five more schools will have crosswalks installed to increase the safety of students and pedestrians. Coronado, Pine Creek, and Sand Creek High Schools as well as Holmes and Sand Creek Middle School will all have a crosswalk and slow speed zone before students have their first day of school. City officials said they had specific parameters for choosing the next schools to add crosswalks to. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS 11 NEWS
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Following successful pilot program, RTD rides now permanently free for those 19 and younger
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Following successful pilot program, RTD rides now permanently free for those 19 and younger

By Lanie Lee Cook | Fox 31 News A pilot program offering free fares for RTD riders age 19 and younger is now permanent. The RTD Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday night to continue the program after the one-year pilot, which began on Sept. 1 and was scheduled to end Aug. 31. The transit agency touted the benefits of the program, saying schools reported a reduction in truancy while young people were given transit to work and extracurricular activities without worry about fare costs. “Zero Fare for Youth is helping RTD’s youngest customers understand how their new habits are aiding air quality in their communities and supporting their freedom to explore and gain independence,” RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson said in a release. “RTD is also developing transit c...
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Police chief who had worked for Lakeside since 1967 fired: ‘We have every reason to terminate immediately’
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Police chief who had worked for Lakeside since 1967 fired: ‘We have every reason to terminate immediately’

By Brian Maass | CBS Colorado At a special meeting Tuesday night, trustees for the Town of Lakeside voted to unanimously fire their police chief, Robert Gordanier, who had also served as mayor and fire chief and had worked for the town since 1967. The town also announced that Gordanier's daughter, Brenda Hamilton, who was town clerk but had also been indicted along with her father, had agreed to resign from her position.   "We have good reason to terminate," said Henry Schueller, one of the five trustees who voted to fire Gordanier. "There's a reason he was indicted," said Schueller. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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