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White House Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Funding Supporting Colorado
The funds support critical infrastructure including roads and bridges, internet, water, public transit, energy and power, airports and more.
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U.S. Supreme Court Wrestles Over Biden's Immigration Enforcement Policy
The federal government has argued it doesn’t have the resources to deport the country’s estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.
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Colorado's Automatic Recount Law Triggered In Boebert-Frisch U.S. House Race
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold formally ordered a mandatory recount of results for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District race.
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At Tribal Summit, Biden Pledges Federal Commitment To Indian Country
WASHINGTON — “I’m committed to protecting this sacred place that is central to the creation story of some many tribes,” Biden said.
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Republican State Sen. Bob Rankin Announces Resignation
"State Sen. Bob Rankin will resign from his position on Jan. 10, halfway through his four-year term," Colorado Senate Republicans announced.
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U.S. Senate Averts Freight Rail Strike, But Bid To Include Worker Sick Leave Fails
WASHINGTON — The Senate backed the rail deal on an 80-15 vote and rejected the House-passed sick leave proposal 52-43.
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A Record-Setting Number Of Women Will Serve In State Legislatures In 2023
WASHINGTON — The numbers are far from reflective of the nation’s population, though women have reached parity in some states.
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Another Child Tax Credit Extension Eyed By Sen. Bennet At End Of Lame Duck Session
One of Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s top priorities is seeking support for expanding the child tax credit again.
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Colorado's Rep. Neguse Elected To No. 5 Position In House Democratic Leadership
The position makes Neguse the most senior member from Colorado in House leadership in 85 years, according to a news release from his office.
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Gov. Polis' Budget Proposal Emphasizes Preparedness For Economic Hardship
A senior staff member at the Office of State Planning and Budgeting said it's focused on making the state more affordable, safer, cleaner.
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Despite FTX Fallout, Some U.S. House Members Still Skeptical About Crypto Regulation
They argue the episode only reinforces their point that the SEC’s regulation of cryptocurrencies is arbitrary and ineffective.
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Same-Sex Marriage Protected Under Bill Passed By U.S. Senate With GOP Support
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.
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Gov. Polis Urges Congress To Pass Protections For DACA Recipients
Polis wrote U.S. Congressional leaders about permanent protection for Dreamers, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients.
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Rural Colorado Tries To Fill Health Worker Gaps With Apprenticeships
This story originally appeared at khn.org.
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Albertsons-Kroger Mega-Deal Raises Questions From Lawmakers About Higher Food Prices
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers concerned that a merger between the grocery chains could mean a monopoly on groceries and lead to higher food prices.
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Anti-Abortion Ordinance Introduced In Pueblo City Council Could Test New State Protections
The proposed ordinance, introduced by first-term council member Regina Maestri, is a response to a new abortion provider coming to the city.
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U.S. House Democrats Make History Electing First Black Party Leader In Congress
WASHINGTON —House Democrats named Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, as their leader.
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U.S. House Votes To Avert Calamitous Rail Strike, But Senate Prospects Murky
The two-track approach allows Democrats to avert a strike that could cost the U.S. economy up to $2 billion per day.
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U.S. House To Intervene In Rail Workers Strike, Heeding Biden Call
WASHINGTON — The House will take up legislation to ratify an agreement between rail workers and operators to avert a nationwide rail strike.
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Police Release Updated Count Of Victims Injured In Club Q Shooting
Five people died in the Nov. 19 shooting at Club Q, and a total of 22 additional victims have been identified as suffering injuries.