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Elisabeth Epps, Tim Hernández unseated as Democratic legislative primary results are a mixed bag for progressives 

Moderate Democrats allied with Gov. Jared Polis won a number of Colorado state legislative primaries Tuesday night, the culmination of a hotly contested election season that pitted progressives against moderates as the future of state policy hung in the balance.

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Denver City Council fails to override mayor’s veto of bill preventing homeless sweeps in freezing weather

With a 7-6 vote, the Denver City Council on Monday failed to override Mayor Mike Johnston’s veto of an ordinance that would have banned homeless encampment sweeps when temperatures dip below freezing.

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Ordinance banning homeless encampment sweeps during frigid weather vetoed by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Friday vetoed an ordinance approved by the City Council that would have banned homeless encampment sweeps during frigid temperatures, arguing it contravenes the city’s camping ban.  

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