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Under Colorado’s ‘hands-free’ device law, it cannot be primary reason for law enforcement stop

Under a new “hands-free” law, Colorado drivers will be prohibited from using cellphones while driving, but it is a secondary offense, meaning it cannot be the primary reason to be pulled over.

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Proposed Denver slaughterhouse ban could cost Colorado economy up to $861M, study shows

If Denver’s ballot measure to ban slaughterhouses is approved by voters in November, it could cost Colorado’s economy up to $861 million and impact nearly 3,000 jobs, according to a study by Colorado State University’s Regional Economic Development Institute.

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Denver councilman demands investigation into alleged political interference in police, fire hirings

Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn has called for an investigation into the allegations that Mayor Mike Johnston pressured the Civil Service Commission to ignore “red flags” in applicants to Denver’s police and fire departments

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Boebert, GOP primary opponents spar over immigration policy, electability in TV debate

The Republicans running in the June primary in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District threw more elbows than punches in a televised debate on Thursday night in Denver, with most of the jabs aimed at U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, though her rivals also took hits.

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National House Democrats’ PAC books $4 million in TV ads in Denver market for congressional races

A national group that works to elect Democrats to the House of Representatives has booked nearly $4 million worth of general election TV advertising in the Denver market, pointing to the party’s commitment to protect a vulnerable incumbent in Colorado’s swingiest district while trying to flip another, Republican-held seat.

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Gov. Polis vetoes 6 bills dealing with variety of subjects, 300 more awaiting his penstroke

Gov. Jared Polis’ office announced late Friday evening that the governor has rejected six bills, including measures that deal with employee discipline, construction wages and the treatment of energy derived from burning solid waste. 

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