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Legislative health-care debates commence in the 75th General Assembly

Several health-care bills — including two scheduled for their first hearings this week — are set to reignite the debate this legislative session on whether the benefits of greater coverage mandates are equal to the greater costs they’ll bring.

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Cattle rustling, labor and tariffs among concerns for ranchers, Cattlemen’s Association tells Farm Show audience

There’s some similarity in an 18th century problem, which led to the beginnings of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and today’s environment for cattle raisers.

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Stories of struggle, hardship fuel Rep. Ryan Gonzalez’s push for practical state solutions

What makes a leader relatable? For newly-elected Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, R-Greeley, representing the 50th District in Weld County, it’s growing up in a household where sacrifices weren’t optional, but survival.

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Task force on disability rights recommends major changes to Colorado law

Following three months of deliberations, a task force studying the rights of Coloradans with disabilities has softened some recommendations to boost awards in antidiscrimination lawsuits but still offered proposals likely to stir significant business opposition.

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As White House calls for federal funding freeze, Colorado Democrats label it ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’

Colorado Democrats have been quick to react to an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget temporarily pausing federal funding to “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.”

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