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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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Navigating Colorado’s legislative landscape at the Club 20 debates

By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice As Colorado elections draw near, the Club 20 debates offer a glimpse of the possible representation from which to choose in the state legislature. With Democrats holding a supermajority in the House (46-19) and a near supermajority in the Senate (23-12), the Club 20 debates last week

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Amendment H ensures accountability in Colorado’s judiciary, retired Chief Judge Maes says

By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice Even though retired Colorado 10th Judicial District Chief Judge Dennis Maes has plenty to do as a board member for Pueblo School District, he writes monthly articles on the need for judicial reform.  And behind the scenes, he acts when he observes actions that throw the question

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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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