HAMAS Protesters Gather Outside El Paso County Democratic Party Offices for Theatrical Stunt
A group of Colorado pro HAMAS terrorists gathered outside the El Paso County Democratic Party office on January 19th, staging a theatrical stunt.
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Time to stop ballot box wildlife policy before Polis brings in the Grizzlies
A Western Slope lawmaker is making it his mission to stop city folk from playing with wildlife policy at the ballot box and forcing any more apex predators down the throats of rural areas that don’t want it.
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Douglas County sues to overturn state board’s decision to block property tax relief plan
By Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun Douglas County is suing a state board that last month blocked the county’s creative attempt to offer a $28 million property tax break to homeowners by making an across-the-board reduction in previously determined home values. The 15-page lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Denver District Court against the State Board of Equalization. It argues that
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Denver mayor bemoans potential $180 million impact of immigrant influx
Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston warned that without federal intervention, it could cost the sanctuary city of Denver $180 million to care for the recent influx of immigrants.
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GAO: USDA needs to improve tracking of foreign farmland ownership
The Agriculture Department needs to collect, track, and better share data on foreign farmland ownership, but needs more money from Congress to do that, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Thursday.
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Colorado’s Flawed Vacancy Committee System Raises Concerns Over Representation As Democrats Choose New Representative For HD31 By Just 9 Votes
Once again showing the flaws in Colorado’s vacancy committee system, former Thornton City Council member Julia Marvin has been chosen to represent Colorado House District 31 by just nine votes.
EDITORIAL: Pot stores close as problems mount
Colorado Springs’ elected leaders and voters have been wise to reject marijuana, an increasingly unpopular “recreation” option. They did not fall for the false buzz of Big Marijuana, which promised reductions in crime, less illicit drug use and tax manna for the common good.
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Denver’s presiding juvenile judge suspended, few details on disciplinary investigation
The Colorado Supreme Court temporarily suspended longtime Denver Juvenile Court Presiding Judge D. Brett Woods last month pending a disciplinary investigation, and few details have emerged about the nature of the inquiry.
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Annual count of Colorado Springs-area homeless population expands hiring street people to assist
For the second time, a yearly census to determine how many homeless people are living in El Paso County on a given night will hire helpers who are familiar with life on the streets to do the counting.
Douglas County Takes Legal Action Against State of Colorado Over Property Tax Relief Denial
Douglas County, known for its affluent suburban communities, has taken a legal step this week to resolve the state’s property tax mess by suing the state board responsible for evaluating property assessments.