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Taxpayers gave $50 million to Thornton’s Solid Power to expand, prove out EV battery technology

Thornton-based Solid Power has a $50 million federal grant to ramp up development of the solid-state EV batteries it considers the technology of the near-future in automobiles, putting the company closer to its goal of developing a mass production facility in the eastern U.S. or Korea. 

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In 3rd District, Club 20 debate unveiled sharp contrast between candidates Hurd, Frisch

While both candidates have successfully identified issues that are top of mind for voters in the U.S. House District 3 race — primarily the economy, border, health care, public lands, agriculture and water issues — a Club 20 debate last week on the Western Slope showcased a sharp contrast in both candidates’ specific policy solutions and demeanor.

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Have you ever wondered about the process for military and overseas ballots? Here’s how it works in El Paso County

The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office sent over 6,100 General Election ballots to voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), including military members, their dependents, and citizens living abroad.

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First gentleman Marlon Reis sought to ‘craft legislation’ related to wolves, emails show

In emails obtained by Denver Gazette news partner 9News, Colorado’s first gentleman Marlon Reis was in contact with a group that included the governor’s wildlife adviser. He wanted to meet to “craft legislation” related to wolves, and the adviser replied they would not meet without him.

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Candidates for Colorado Board of Education agree state falls short in education funding, teacher pay

While not all of the candidates running for a seat on the State Board of Education are in head-to-head matchups against each other heading into the November election, the seven candidates agree that not enough money is going toward funding public education in Colorado.

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