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Democrat Adam Frisch tops $2.9 million for quarter in race for Lauren Boebert’s Colorado House seat
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Democrat Adam Frisch tops $2.9 million for quarter in race for Lauren Boebert’s Colorado House seat

By Ernest Luning | SOURCE: Colorado Politics Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch raised more than $2.9 million in the fourth quarter for his bid to represent the Colorado seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, his campaign announced Thursday. The former Aspen City Council member was seeking a rematch against Boebert until she switched just before the end of the year to run in a less competitive district. He plans to report starting the 2024 election year with more than $5 million on hand. The Democrat's campaign said Frisch received an average donation of just over $27 from more than 106,400 individuals in the three-month period ending on Dec. 31. READ FULL ARTICLE ON COLORADOPOLITICS.COM
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Danaher: Colorado high court snubs due process with Trump decision
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Danaher: Colorado high court snubs due process with Trump decision

By Charlie Danaher | SOURCE: Complete Colorado Page Two In ruling that Trump should be removed from the primary ballot, the Colorado Supreme Court furthers and promotes the legal madness, while pretending to defend Democracy. In the opinion, the majority states, “We are also cognizant that we travel in uncharted territory…” One might ask if, upon finding themselves in “uncharted territory,” they just happened to pause and reflect on over a thousand years of western jurisprudence, and at least ponder the idea of presumed innocence until proven guilty?  Apparently not. It’s important to note that this is the same court who, in 2016, could not even find it in themselves to bother taking up the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. That case went to the U.S Supreme Court, which slapped...
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State Board of Ed member Stephen Varela, a former Democrat, joins GOP primary in Colorado’s 3rd CD
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State Board of Ed member Stephen Varela, a former Democrat, joins GOP primary in Colorado’s 3rd CD

By Ernest Luning | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Colorado State Board of Education member Stephen Varela on Thursday announced that he's entering the Republican primary for the congressional seat represented by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who switched late last year to run in another district. An Army combat veteran and former Democrat from Pueblo, Varela said he believes voters in the 3rd Congressional District are "ready for fundamental change." “I believe we are on the verge of a conservative renaissance in America,” he said in a statement. “So many Americans look at the woke indoctrination in our schools, unimaginable debt and deficits, Biden’s overseas failures, and the complete chaos at our Southern border, and they’ve given up hope. But these failures put the spotlight on the con...
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Colorado’s 2024 STATE OF THE STATE
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Colorado’s 2024 STATE OF THE STATE

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com https://www.youtube.com/live/WkfNdna6BM4?si=zSoJROqPwP8gQ4dw Colorado 2024 State of the State Colorado Governor Jared Polis is set to deliver his 2024 State of the State address, and conservatives are eager to hear his legislative priorities for the coming year. As Polis addresses a Democrat-controlled legislature that is rife with conflict, disagreements, and even talk of censorship and antisemitism, it is crucial for conservatives to stay informed and engaged. In his sixth year in office, Governor Polis plans to focus on key issues such as affordable housing, public safety, and education. He aims to build upon the accomplishments of his administration over the years. However, conservatives remain skeptical of his ability to effectively address the...
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Watch pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House proceedings, check out first bills of session, Jeff Crank jumps into 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Watch pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House proceedings, check out first bills of session, Jeff Crank jumps into 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Today is Jan. 11, 2024, and here's what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters covered the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly yesterday. Here's the recap. Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House on first day of session The Colorado General Assembly immediately got off to a troubled start on Wednesday, when multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters shouted from the House gallery, bringing the chamber's business to a brief halt. Similar protests took place in state legislatures in California and Arizona on their opening days earlier this week. READ FULL ARTICLE ON COLORADOPOLITICS.COM
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Colorado’s ‘construction defects’ law explained
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Colorado’s ‘construction defects’ law explained

By Marissa Ventrelli | SOURCE: Colorado Politics 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. More specifically, state lawmakers are grappling with the lack of affordable units for first-time homebuyers due in part to the Construction Defect Reform Act, which has left developers vulnerable to costly lawsuits and the state with fewer housing options.  While current members of the Colorado General Assembly work to find a solution, one thing is certain, for the last two decades, construction on housing, such as condominiums, prime real estate for first-time home buyers, has decreased significantly, adding to a growing problem of affordability and a...
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Republican Jeff Crank jumps in Colorado’s 5th CD primary to replace retiring US Rep. Doug Lamborn
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Republican Jeff Crank jumps in Colorado’s 5th CD primary to replace retiring US Rep. Doug Lamborn

By Ernest Luning | SOURCE: Colorado Politics The race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado Springs is getting crowded. Conservative podcast host and political strategist Jeff Crank threw his hat in the GOP's 5th Congressional District primary on Wednesday, joining the state's Republican Party chairman and a long-serving state lawmaker, with more likely to emerge in coming weeks. The solidly Republican, El Paso County-based seat unexpectedly became open when Lamborn announced last week that he would not seek reelection to a 10th term this year. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT COLORADOPOLITICS.COM
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CPW criticized for keeping wolf releases from commission members and others
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CPW criticized for keeping wolf releases from commission members and others

By Rachel Gabel | SOURCE: The Fence Post 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. “Wildlife does not understand politics, nor should the management of wildlife be politically driven,” she said. “This commission was asked to fast track wolves by the governor. This commission and staff did not do that. This commission spent two years, sometimes with two meetings per month, working diligently to complete and approve a wolf plan.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT THEFENCEPOST.COM
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Anderson quits state House race to prevent Hispanic or white candidate from winning
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Anderson quits state House race to prevent Hispanic or white candidate from winning

Source: Colorado Peak Politics 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. Instead, Anderson has created his own non-profit group and made himself boss. After years of GoFundMe's, DPS expenses & other lifestyle supports, fmr Denver school board member Tay Anderson realized he can't win in HD8 & needs a job.So, he's found a nice, new nonprofit home where people can finally get tax deductions for giving him money 🥸 #copolitics pic.twitter.com/u1aul0PTmw— Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) January 9, 2024 Which means he’s not running for public office. Oh, happy day. The forme...
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Colorado Department of Higher Education is slamming other states’ who they believe are anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Colorado Department of Higher Education is slamming other states’ who they believe are anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com 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). The HAVEN Initiative aims to assist any student who wishes to leave institutions of higher education in five states with anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. These states include Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and North Dakota. However, this move has raised concerns and sparked criticism from those who believe these policies are based on a misguided and divisive ideology. The Colorado Department of Higher Education, along with Colorado College, claims that these anti-DEI laws create unwelcome learning environments for students...
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