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Ag Nominee Vilsack Battles Skepticism From Black Farmers Ahead Of Confirmation Hearing
Former Iowa governor Vilsack erred in making Shirley Sherrod resign in 2010.

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Former Iowa governor Vilsack erred in making Shirley Sherrod resign in 2010.

Sharp increase due in part to expiration of the state’s eviction moratorium, increased outreach efforts, more accessible online application.
County GOP chairman cited ‘credible threats’ against church, congresswoman.
Only people staying in homeless shelters will be counted, a change that will obscure the pandemic’s impact on the state’s housing crisis.
State expects to finish vaccinating educators by March 1, Gov. Polis says.
Same-day registration, early voting, paid ballot postage part of sweeping bill.
Board member Tay Anderson plans to join demonstrating educators Monday at North High School.
Pueblo Democrat talks public option, police accountability.
New oil and gas leases on federal land paused amid emphasis on conservation, environmental justice.
Governors cite need for ‘much more supply.’
Colorado had 62 new oil and gas leases on federal lands in fiscal 2019.
Preliminary injunction a small win for advocates hoping to halt sweeps of Denver encampments during the pandemic.
Gov. Polis urges drugmakers, federal government to speed up vaccine shipments.
Distribution of minimum 10 million doses per week expected.
Up to $483 million in erroneous 2019 payments due to unaddressed issues at Colorado health care policy department.
Missouri Republican objected to Electoral College votes.
Denver Democrat named as one of nine House impeachment managers.
Administration pauses removal of noncitizens who are under deportation orders.
Top Capitol Republican sets sights on K-12 funding, legislative powers during future emergencies.
Few Trump supporters present as left-wing groups march to ‘confront the fascists.’