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Crime Wave Plagues Colorado, Small Businesses Suffer
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Crime Wave Plagues Colorado, Small Businesses Suffer

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM In a recent City Council meeting, Aurora businessman Kenneth Shaw shared his personal stories of the escalating crime crisis that has plagued Colorado in recent years. Shaw, owner of a local car wash at Buckley, revealed the reality of his daily life, which now includes sleepless nights spent monitoring surveillance cameras to protect his business from criminals. Last August, Shaw's car wash became the target of a brazen truck ramming incident. The thieves planned to strike at the "heart of this operation," Shaw recounted. Although nothing was stolen during this incident, the repair cost amounted to a staggering $23,000. In November, another break-in occurred, resulting in the theft of $600 from a pay station. These are big loses for any small businesses...
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Trump beats Haley in New Hampshire primary
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Trump beats Haley in New Hampshire primary

Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s primary underscored his dominance of the party. By Seema Mehta, Faith E. Pinho and David Lauter, Los Angeles Times | SOURCE: FORT MORGAN TIMES CONCORD, N.H. — Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, effectively putting the Republican presidential nomination in his grasp for the third time as he defeated his remaining rival, Nikki Haley, in the state where her fortunes appeared strongest. The Associated Press and television networks projected Trump’s victory shortly after polls closed, based on early returns and surveys of voters. Although only two states have voted, and only a small fraction of the delegates to this summer’s nominating convention have been allocated, Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s primary underscored his dominance of the party...
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New councilwoman investigated for shady spending habits after entire staff quits
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New councilwoman investigated for shady spending habits after entire staff quits

SOURCE: COLORADO PEAK POLITICS Shady spending habits by newly elected Denver City Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez, including $14,000 for a Halloween parade float, are under investigation by an ethics panel. The complaint was filed by one of her staffers, all of whom quit after only five months. More than $4,200 of that parade float money went to her ex-husband. The ethics board is investigating the suspect spending that also includes alcohol purchases, a $300 flight upgrade for a trip to Chile, and a questionable per diem payment. Denverite broke the story: These records show Alvidrez requesting reimbursements for things potentially barred under spending rules or that raised concerns about spending transparency among her staff. The complaint document also alleges that Al...
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Colorado, 8 other states, push IRS for clarification on taxability of FAMLI benefits
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Colorado, 8 other states, push IRS for clarification on taxability of FAMLI benefits

By Marissa Ventrelli | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Gov. Jared Polis joined governors from eight other states in urging IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to provide guidance on the taxability of Family and Medical Leave Insurance, or FAMLI, benefits to avoid double taxation. “As states operating these programs, we urge the Internal Revenue Service to provide clarifying guidance in this area, specifically regarding the taxability of these benefits and premiums, and to prevent the risk of double taxation," said a Jan. 18 letter signed by the state leaders. “The current absence of guidance from the IRS on the tax treatment of these programs creates a substantial risk of an unexpected and large tax liability for those who rely on these programs to take family leave, deal with a personal i...
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Trump vice president speculation rises as GOP primary accelerates
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Trump vice president speculation rises as GOP primary accelerates

By Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — There are months remaining in the presidential primary process, but speculation is already mounting as to who the front-runner will choose for his second in command. Former President Donald Trump is far ahead in national polling, with just one Republican primary opponent left in the form of Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations. That has politicos looking ahead to who could replace Mike Pence, the 48th vice president, on Trump's ticket should Haley drop out — and even to the next election cycle. "Whoever he picks will be the front-runner for 2028, so it is not an inconsequential choice," Republican strategist John Fe...
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Draft bill puts numerous places off limits to concealed carry; Democrats test limits of ‘sensitive spaces’
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Draft bill puts numerous places off limits to concealed carry; Democrats test limits of ‘sensitive spaces’

By Sherrie Peif | SOURCE: COMPLETE COLORADO PAGE TWO DENVER — A bill banning the licensed carrying of a concealed handgun in many newly designated “sensitive spaces” around Colorado may soon be making its way through the legislature, despite similar laws passed in other states already being challenged in court, and losing. The bill has not yet been introduced, but at least one version of a draft has been circulating, showing how far majority Democrats are willing to go to restrict Coloradans’ gun rights. According to the copy obtained by Complete Colorado, the bill is almost identical to legislation already passed in California and New York. Those laws are already being challenged and are expected to eventually make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The legislation...
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Another Antisemitic Protest in Downtown Denver Organized by Pro-Palestinian Groups
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Another Antisemitic Protest in Downtown Denver Organized by Pro-Palestinian Groups

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM Pro-Palestinian protesters once again disrupted downtown Denver as they marched along Speer Boulevard near the Auraria campus on Monday. The demonstration, organized by the Party of Socialism and Liberation, caused police to shut down streets in the area, further inconveniencing local residents, traffic, and businesses. The group of protesters, wielding signs that read "Free Palestine" and "End the aid, no more funds," displayed their support for the Palestinian cause while spreading a disturbing message of animosity towards Israel. These signs not only advocate for the dismantling of Israel but also call for the cessation of financial aid to a country that has been a long-standing ally of the United States. Party of Socialism and Liberation (Facebook) T...
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Colorado-Built Weather Satellite Embarks on Journey to Kennedy Space Center
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Colorado-Built Weather Satellite Embarks on Journey to Kennedy Space Center

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM In a remarkable display of Colorado's prowess in space technology, a cutting-edge satellite that will revolutionize weather forecasting made its way from Aurora to Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Monday. The GOES-U, a state-of-the-art satellite built on Lockheed Martin's Littleton campus in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is poised to deliver accurate and timely weather information, including the tracking and monitoring of wildfires. GOES-U is lowered into the thermal vacuum chamber. (Credit: Lockheed Martin) The GOES-U, roughly the size of a small bus, embarked on its journey to Florida inside the C-5M Super Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force's fleet. This impressive feat symboli...
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Appeals court clarifies criteria for extending juvenile speedy trial deadline
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Appeals court clarifies criteria for extending juvenile speedy trial deadline

The Court of Appeals applied the factors for extending an adult's speedy trial deadline to juveniles facing criminal charges By Michael Karlik | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Colorado's second-highest court clarified for the first time earlier this month that the same criteria used to extend an adult criminal defendant's speedy trial deadline also apply to juveniles. The federal and state constitutions guarantee the right to a speedy trial. In Colorado, that means the government generally must bring defendants to trial within six months of a not guilty plea. Judges may grant an extension over the defendant's objection if the prosecution's evidence is unavailable by the trial date or the state faces unusual hurdles in preparing more serious cases. For accused juveniles, ho...
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Colorado looks to copy Chicago with jailhouse voting assistance
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Colorado looks to copy Chicago with jailhouse voting assistance

SOURCE: COLORADO PEAK POLITICS Colorado’s growing industry of Bad Ideas is now pursuing jailhouse ballot collection services for inmates who haven’t committed serious enough crimes to lose their right to vote. Sure, non-felons can already vote. But leftist advocates insist our incarcerated citizens are too stupid to do mail in voting on their own and require the help of ballot harvesters in person voting. Criminal Justice Reform Coalition is already helping Denver inmates vote. Now they’re working with Democrat state Sen. Julie Gonzales on legislation to require in-person voting events at every jail and prison across Colorado. Cook County, Illinois already does it, and look how that’s worked out for Chicago! Cringe. Kyle Giddings, civic engagement coordina...
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