With his first bill, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo. Springs, aims to defund sanctuary cities
Colorado Congressman Jeff Crank has introduced a new bill, which, if passed, would bar federal transportation dollars from going to sanctuary cities.
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State lawmakers place 10 interim, year-round committees on hold, citing fiscal concerns
Citing fiscal worries, legislative leaders on Tuesday approved a proposal to put 10 interim and year-round committees on hold that would otherwise meet once the legislature concludes its 2025 session on May 7.
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HB 1192 would add financial literacy to state’s high school graduation requirements
Some Colorado lawmakers want financial literacy to be a requirement for high school graduation. Only about 25% of Colorado school districts require a personal finance course to graduate, according to the Colorado Department of Education. Denver Public Schools is one of the districts.
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Democratic bill cutting reimbursement rates for Colorado’s urban hospitals sparks debate, backlash
A bill that won a party-line vote in the House Health & Human Services Committee aims to cap the price insurers pay urban hospitals for health services for state employees and those insured in the small group market.
Artificial intelligence workers may get special protections in Colorado
Even before Colorado has established regulations for artificial-intelligence development, legislators are advancing a proposal to give special whistleblower protection to sector workers — a plan raising significant concerns for business groups and Gov. Jared Polis.
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Here’s the facts Rep. Gabe Evans used in hearing that Mayor Mike Johnston disputes
When confronted Wednesday with crime data by U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Fort Lupton, detailing Denver’s trends, Mayor Mike Johnston said the former Arvada police lieutenant was confused.
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Rep. Jeff Crank ‘totally opposed’ to ‘just unconstitutional’ SB 3, he says in town hall
As he debates the policy of the day in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo. Springs, has an eye on Colorado’s General Assembly.
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Sanctuary mayors broke laws, engaged in ‘an act of treason’ and should be prosecuted, some Republicans say
At least one member of Congress is referring criminal prosecution of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, on grounds he violated his oath and U.S. law, and another alleges him to be a traitor to the country.
Colorado House’s Judiciary Committee advances bill to add 15 judges
Colorado’s House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to establish 15 new judgeships throughout the state by a vote of 9-2 on Tuesday.
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Grand County ranchers will receive almost $350k in compensation for animals lost to wolves last year
Two ranchers who lost livestock to wolf attacks in Grand County will receive nearly $350,000 in compensation for losses reported starting a year ago after the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the payment during its monthly meeting Wednesday.