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Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown.
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As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another | Colorado Newsline
Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/13/repub/health-costs-spike-divided-congress/
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Colorado and six other states failed to reach a broad agreement this week on how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, missing a federally-imposed deadline after days of intense closed-door negotiations.
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With Upper, Lower basin states still snagged, feds give them more time to craft Colorado River plan | Colorado Newsline
Nevada and six other Colorado River states failed to reach a broad agreement Tuesday on how to share the river’s dwindling water supply, missing a federally-imposed deadline after days of intense clos...
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/13/repub/feds-give-states-more-time-colorado-river-plan/
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Commentary: The proposed widening of Interstate 270 shows the Colorado Department of Transportation hasn't learned from its mistakes.
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Proposed I-270 widening shows CDOT hasn't learned from its mistakes | Colorado Newsline
Coloradans learned painfully from I-70: projects that expand highways in historically burdened neighborhoods don’t heal communities, they compound harm.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/13/cdot-proposed-i-270-widening-mistake/
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Colorado state lawmakers in charge of writing the state’s budget are questioning Gov. Jared Polis’ proposal to fund Medicaid less than it was projected to grow over the upcoming fiscal year.
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Colorado budget writers question Gov. Polis over proposed Medicaid funding | Colorado Newsline
Colorado state lawmakers in charge of writing the state’s budget questioned Gov. Jared Polis’ proposal to fund Medicaid less than it projected growth over the upcoming fiscal year.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-budget-writers-question-gov-polis-over-proposed-medicaid-funding/
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UPDATED: The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday night when President Donald Trump signed a spending package that reopens the government and funds most of it through January.
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Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown | Colorado Newsline
The House action will be the first time members, who left town while the Senate struggled to pass a spending bill, have voted since Sept. 19.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/repub/us-house-bill-reopening-shutdown/
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Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in to office Wednesday, after a delay that critics allege was because the Arizona lawmaker pledged to be the deciding signature on a petition to release the so-called Epstein files.
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Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva sworn in to US House, signs Epstein petition | Colorado Newsline
Grijalva, who was elected Sept. 23, called the delayed ceremony, which Republicans attributed to the government shutdown, an “abuse of power.”
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/repub/adelita-grijalva-epstein-petition/
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The U.S. House plans to approve a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that will end the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown once President Donald Trump signs the legislation.
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US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown | Colorado Newsline
The House action will be the first time members, who left town while the Senate struggled to pass a spending bill, have voted since Sept. 19.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/repub/us-house-bill-reopening-shutdown/
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Commentary: The $1 billion Vibrant Denver bond package will shape the future of city parks, streets and public facilities. If managed well, it will also build trust.
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Denver's Vibrant Bond must build projects and protect workers | Colorado Newsline
Voters just approved the Vibrant Bond package, authorizing nearly $1 billion for construction across Denver. It’s the role of the Denver Auditor’s Office to provide oversight of that construction: Fai...
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/denvers-vibrant-bond-must-build-projects-and-protect-workers/
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U.S. House Democrats investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released emails Wednesday they say show President Donald Trump knew about the financier’s abuse of underage girls as far back as 2011.
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US House Dems say newly released Epstein emails show Trump knew about abuse | Colorado Newsline
The three emails were among 23,000 pages of documents turned over to the committee by Epstein’s estate, according to Democrats.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/repub/newly-released-epstein-emails-trump/
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The U.S. Supreme Court has extended through Thursday a pause on lower courts’ orders that the Trump administration authorize a full month of benefits for a food assistance program that 1 in 8 Americans use to buy groceries.
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US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November | Colorado Newsline
The order adds another wrinkle to a case that was already the object of a weekslong tug-of-war over how the program should operate during the government shutdown.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/repub/supreme-court-snap-benefits-freeze/
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After the Senate passed a stopgap funding bill that does not include extended Affordable Care Act tax credits, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is not confident that a future floor vote in the Senate will lead to an extension.
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Congress unlikely to extend premium tax credits after shutdown deal, Sen. Bennet says | Colorado Newsline
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is not confident that a future floor vote in the Senate will extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/12/congress-unlikely-to-extend-premium-tax-credits-after-shutdown-deal-sen-bennet-says/
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Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days, state officials said Tuesday.
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Most Colorado SNAP beneficiaries to receive partial payments soon | Colorado Newsline
Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/most-colorado-snap-beneficiaries-to-receive-partial-payments-soon/
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The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline
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The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline | Colorado Newsline
The off-and-on freeze of benefits for the program, which serves about 42 million people, was among the most consequential effects of the record-setting shutdown.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/11/repub/shutdown-snap-benefits-timeline/
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As states compete for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, Colorado is proposing to increase remote patient monitoring for rural patients living far from care.
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States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease | Colorado Newsline
In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nur...
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/11/repub/rural-health-money-doctors-chronic-disease/
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The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Congress appeared to approach an end to the record-breaking government shutdown.
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Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits | Colorado Newsline
On Monday morning, the top federal litigator told the Supreme Court the administration was continuing its appeal.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/11/repub/shutdown-trump-snap-benefits/
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Colorado Democrats in Congress on Monday asked the U.S. Department of the Interior to keep in place a 2024 rule that allows federal public lands to be leased for environmental protection, which the Trump administration intends to rescind.
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Colorado Democrats urge Department of Interior to protect Public Lands Rule | Colorado Newsline
Colorado Democrats in Congress asked the Interior Department to keep a rule that allows federal public lands to be leased for conservation.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/democrats-letter-public-lands-rule/
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The U.S. Senate was on track to approve a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.
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US Senate on verge of passing bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next | Colorado Newsline
Senators are expected to vote before midnight after they wrap up a series of floor speeches as well as amendment and procedural votes.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/10/repub/us-senate-bill-to-end-record-shutdown/
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The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters from state prison into a federal facility, despite reported calls from advocates and government officials to do so.
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Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Department of Corrections has not heard from the federal Bureau of Prisons about moving Tina Peters from state prison into a federal facility.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-corrections-tina-peters-request/
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A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
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Activists protest Colorado's Key Lime Air over ICE flights | Colorado Newsline
Picketers demonstrated against Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/key-lime-ice-flights-protest/
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ICYMI: US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
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US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown | Colorado Newsline
A deal in the Senate was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/09/repub/deal-to-end-shutdown/
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A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans on the agreement. Colorado Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper were opposed to the deal. By
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
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Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears | Colorado Newsline
A deal in the Senate was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/09/repub/deal-to-end-shutdown/
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A small crowd demonstrated at the entrance to Centennial Airport on Sunday, protesting Colorado-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for ICE.
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Activists protest Colorado's Key Lime Air over ICE flights | Colorado Newsline
Picketers demonstrated against Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/key-lime-ice-flights-protest/
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Following a Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November SNAP benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries. By
@fischler.bsky.social
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States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November | Colorado Newsline
The Trump administration has told states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion of the payments.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/09/repub/states-told-trump-undo-snap/
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The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits. Only about 32,000 Coloradans out of about 600,000 SNAP recipients received payments before the high court's decision. By
@fischler.bsky.social
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments | Colorado Newsline
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/08/repub/supreme-court-snap-payments/
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The first flights affected by a new FAA directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday. Denver International Airport was in the top 5 for cancellations. By
@fischler.bsky.social
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Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin | Colorado Newsline
The first flights affected by a new Federal Aviation Administration directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/07/repub/air-travel-snarls-shutdown/
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order issued Thursday.
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Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown | Colorado Newsline
The USDA told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program, SNAP.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/07/repub/november-snap-benefits-trump/
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Commentary: As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveils his next state budget, his commitment to fully fund education, including kindergarten, carries real weight. We can’t afford to turn back. From Jamita Horton of
@teachplus.bsky.social
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Gov. Polis should keep his promise to Colorado’s students | Colorado Newsline
As Gov. Jared Polis unveils his next state budget, his commitment to fully fund education carries real weight. We can’t afford to turn back.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/07/polis-promise-colorado-students/
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States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions. Colorado is among states that have abolished the death penalty. From
@stateline.org
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States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions | Colorado Newsline
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty. Colorado is among states that abolished it.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/07/repub/states-death-penalty-policies/
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After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week, putting 2025 on pace for a middle-of-the-road turnout figure for an off-year election. By
@chasewoodruff.bsky.social
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Colorado off-year election turnout dips slightly in 2025 | Colorado Newsline
The pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened leading up to Election Day, putting 2025 on pace for a middle-of-the-road turnout figure.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-election-turnout-dips/
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Researchers for Colorado’s racial equity study said they plan to have a draft of the full historical report by next November that details inequalities caused by systemic racism in the state. By
@sarawilson.bsky.social
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Researchers ​share new details of discrimination in ​Colorado racial equity study​ update | Colorado Newsline
Researchers for Colorado’s racial equity study said they will have a draft of the full historical report by next November.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/discrimination-colorado-racial-equity-study-update/
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Over 60% of Latino voters in Colorado think their civil rights have become less secure since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to survey results released Thursday. By
@sarawilson.bsky.social
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Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of '26 | Colorado Newsline
Latino voters in Colorado list low wages, high cost of living and economic concerns as their top issues for elected officials to address.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-latino-voters-2026/
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ICYMI: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann sues Mike Lindell and MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan
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Far-right Colorado podcaster sues Mike Lindell, MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan | Colorado Newsline
The suit alleges that Lindell secured a loan of $3 million from the plaintiffs in 2023 and has failed to make any payments since then.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/far-right-colorado-podcaster-sues-mike-lindell-mypillow-over-unpaid-3-million-loan/
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court filing late Wednesday. By
@fischler.bsky.social
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USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation | Colorado Newsline
The USDA will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than initially estimated.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/06/repub/usda-revises-snap-benefit-amounts/
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U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress. By
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress | Colorado Newsline
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/06/repub/nancy-pelosi-retire-congress/
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Commentary: A Trump smackdown was seen throughout Colorado's election results, and the message from voters says as much to Democrats as to Republicans headed into next year’s election.
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Trump smackdown seen throughout Colorado election results | Colorado Newsline
The nationwide repudiation of the Trump agenda that emerged from the off-year election results was apparent in numerous Colorado races.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/06/trump-smackdown-colorado-election/
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1. By
@fischler.bsky.social
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Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain | Colorado Newsline
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the FAA would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/06/repub/trump-limits-flights-during-shutdown/
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The U.S. Supreme Court during lengthy arguments Wednesday weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs under an economic emergency powers statute usually reserved to combat rare and unusual threats.
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Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices | Colorado Newsline
Justices in both the conservative majority and liberal minority questioned the sweeping emergency powers the administration is asserting.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/05/repub/trump-tariffs-scrutiny-supreme-court/
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Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest in U.S. history at day 36.
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Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown | Colorado Newsline
“Last night, Republicans felt political repercussions,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after Election Day wins for Democrats.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/05/repub/democratic-election-wins-trump-meeting-shutdown/
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Latino groups in Colorado condemned U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert’s costume at a Halloween party over the weekend, calling it racist and cruel.
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Latino groups denounce Rep. Lauren Boebert's 'racist' Halloween costume | Colorado Newsline
Latino groups in Colorado condemned U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert’s costume at a Halloween party over the weekend, calling it racist and cruel.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/latino-groups-denounce-rep-lauren-boeberts-racist-halloween-costume/
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NEW: Far-right Colorado podcaster Joe Oltmann is suing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a onetime ally in the national election conspiracy theory movement, alleging Lindell breached the terms of $3 million loan agreement. By
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Far-right Colorado podcaster sues Mike Lindell, MyPillow over unpaid $3 million loan | Colorado Newsline
The suit alleges that Lindell secured a loan of $3 million from the plaintiffs in 2023 and has failed to make any payments since then.
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/far-right-colorado-podcaster-sues-mike-lindell-mypillow-over-unpaid-3-million-loan/
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Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday. Following are some selected passages from stories written by the local reporters with States Newsroom network affiliates and partners in the states where the elections happened. From
@nevadacurrent.com
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A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night | Colorado Newsline
Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday, States Newsroom affiliates and partners report.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/05/repub/glimpse-at-democrats-big-night/
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Top Colorado election results Progressives ahead in key local races:
coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/c...
Boost to free school meals program:
coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/c...
Denver bond package, flavored tobacco ban ahead:
coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/d...
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Colorado made plans to close coal plants. Trump agenda could force a reversal.
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Colorado made plans to close coal plants. Trump agenda could force a reversal. | Colorado Newsline
In December the federal government could order utilities in Colorado to continue operating two coal power plants that were slated to close.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/05/colorado-coal-plants-trump/
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Early, unofficial Colorado election results Tuesday night showed progressive, union-backed and Democratic-affiliated candidates leading in many of the highest-profile races at the local level. By
@chasewoodruff.bsky.social
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Colorado progressives ahead in key local races | Colorado Newsline
More than 1.2 million ballots had been cast statewide in Tuesday's election, according to data from the secretary of state's office.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/colorado-progressives-ahead-election/
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ELECTION UPDATE: Colorado voters have passed Proposition MM, according to
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The Associated Press has called the Virginia governor’s race in Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s favor. She will be Virginia’s first woman governor. From the
@virginiamercury.com
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race | Colorado Newsline
The Associated Press has called the Virginia governor's race in Democrat Abigail Spanberger's favor, as of 8 p.m.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/repub/democrat-abigail-spanberger-wins-virginia/
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Two ballot measures to fund Colorado’s universal school meals program, the only statewide contests in the 2025 off-year election, led in early results Tuesday night. By
@chasewoodruff.bsky.social
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Colorado ballot measures to boost school meals program lead in early results | Colorado Newsline
Two ballot measures to fund Colorado's universal school meals program, Propositions LL and MM, led in early results Tuesday night.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/colorado-ballot-measures-school-meals/
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects, landing a hard-fought victory that many election observers regarded as a rejection President Donald Trump. From
@newjerseymonitor.com
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race | Colorado Newsline
The Associated Press projects Mikie Sherrill (D) has defeated Jack Ciattarelli (R) to become New Jersey's next governor.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/repub/democrat-mikie-sherrill-wins-new-jersey/
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A $950 million package of infrastructure bonds backed by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared headed for approval by voters in the Mile High City on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results.
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Denver voters on track to approve $1 billion bond package, keep flavored tobacco ban | Colorado Newsline
Data released by the Colorado secretary of state's office showed that at least 117,189 Denver voters had cast their ballots as of 2 p.m.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/denver-voters-bond-package/
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