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Today is Jan. 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know:
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Colorado’s ‘construction defects’ law explained
Ask just about any Colorado legislator, regardless of party, what they believe to be one of the biggest issues facing the state and there’s a high likelihood they will say housing.
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Republican Jeff Crank jumps in Colorado’s 5th CD primary to replace retiring US Rep. Doug Lamborn
The race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado Springs is getting crowded.
CPW criticized for keeping wolf releases from commission members and others
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Marie Haskett criticized the release of grey wolves in Colorado at the Jan. 10 commission meeting. Haskett is the sportsman’s representative, appointed in 2017 by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper.
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Anderson quits state House race to prevent Hispanic or white candidate from winning
Auon’tai “Tay” Anderson has suspended his campaign for state House District 8 claiming too many other Black people are running, which he thinks could dilute the Black vote and allow whitey or a Hispanic candidate to win.
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Colorado Department of Higher Education is slamming other states’ who they believe are anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Colorado Department of Higher Education has recently made headlines for its support of Colorado College’s new initiative, the Healing and Affirming Village and Empowerment Network (HAVEN).
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is gearing up for her upcoming trial, making a virtual appearance in court for a pre-trial readiness conference this week. The District Attorney’s Office and the defense council both expressed their readiness to proceed with the case, setting the stage for what promises to be quite a legal battle.
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One Democratic lawmaker stayed home on opening day and trolled fellow Democrats instead of going to work at the State Capitol
On the opening day of Colorado’s legislative session, tensions ran high as a Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Elisabeth Epps, took to social media to troll her own party leader, House Speaker Julie McCluskie.
Don’t mark your calendar for March 7
I know it’s such an imposition every other year to attend a few hours to meet with your neighbors to elect your precinct committee persons and delegates to the county assemblies. Make sure you have all your excuses lined up as to why you can’t participate in the Colorado Caucus.
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The IRS has confirmed that the 2024 TABOR refund checks will not be subject to income tax.
Source: thelobby-co.com The decision to not tax Coloradan’s 2024 TABOR refund checks comes after initial speculation that these refunds may have been taxable, causing concern among taxpayers across the state. CBS News Colorado was the first to report on the IRS’s acknowledgment of this issue and their request for Colorado taxpayers to delay filing their