Americans are exhausted with high-stakes election described in apocalyptic terms, experts say
“Exhausted.” That’s how Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly summed up how he believes voters are feeling about how politics is affecting society.
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PERA needs $13 billion in cash or wide-ranging cuts for solvency, state policymakers are told
Six years and billions of dollars into Colorado’s 30-year pension rescue plan, the Public Employees’ Retirement Association has less than a 50-50 chance of reaching its goal of full funding by 2048.
DEA forecasting record-breaking fentanyl seizures in Rocky Mountain region, including in Colorado, Utah
While fentanyl arrests may be down so far in Wyoming this year, seizures are skyrocketing in adjacent southern border states while a more deadly form of meth takes hold across the state.
‘Billboards are effective’: Wyoming sheriff laughs at “Venezuela Ahead” billboard at Colorado border
A large billboard warns drivers along southbound Interstate 25 at the Wyoming-Colorado border: “Venezuela Ahead, Be Prepared!” on a color scheme that mimics the Venezuelan flag.
Department of Homeland Security adds sniffing device to AI tools helping fight wildfires in Colorado
New technology allowing firefighters to “smell” points of origin and locate hot spots or new fires even before smoke can be seen is among the next generation of safety measures the Department of Homeland Security says will help communities and first responders facing longer, more destructive fire seasons in Colorado.
Coloradans to decide 14 statewide questions on jampacked November ballot
Colorado voters will see a much longer ballot than usual for this November’s election, with questions ranging from embedding abortion rights in the state Constitution to upending the primary elections system.
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Ballot-box biology is once again before Colorado voters in November with Prop. 127
Although Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) does not take a position on Proposition 127, all it takes is a cursory look at their website to see that Prop. 127 is in direct conflict with science based and biologists’ expertise in mountain lion and bobcat management efforts for a healthy and robust population in Colorado.
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Gov. Polis signs four gun-control bills destined for legal challenges by pro-gun advocates
Colorado’s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, following the lead of other states struggling to confront a nationwide surge in violent crime and mass shootings, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights.
Frisch and Hurd, the leading candidates for Colorado’s 3rd District, talk border security
Democrat Adam Frisch and Republican Jeff Hurd agree on one issue.
State budget faces $900M shortfall as tax cuts, Medicaid and economic slowdown take toll
After Colorado lawmakers passed four rounds of tax cuts in 10 months, the state now faces a $900 million budget hole.
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