Bipartisan bill to increase gun theft penalties advances out of House committee, into appropriations
A bill increasing penalties for gun theft narrowly cleared its first hurdle on Tuesday, passing through the House Judiciary Committee by one vote.
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Colorado Restaurant Association supports tip offset bill as Denver restaurants struggle
The Colorado Restaurant Association and Foundation is supporting a group promoting independent restaurants in the state, in addition to the Restaurant Relief Act, to help keep Colorado’s restaurants and eateries open.
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Proposals forbid Colorado governments from banning gas or propane-fired appliances
A group that secured a major property tax deal with legislators last year is behind ballot measures to prohibit state and local governments from banning the use of gas or propane-fired equipment and appliances, such as stoves and heaters.
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The transparency fight for public records despite private agendas in Durango 9-R
Access to public, governmental records ensures transparency, but in Durango School District 9-R, accessing them can come with hurdles. Parents say their Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests have been met with delayed responses and roadblocks.
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HB 1135, requiring schools adopt student cell phone usage policy, advances out of committee
The debate to end all debates may soon reach a conclusion.
Trump undercuts Lindsey Graham budget plan ahead of key Senate vote
President Donald Trump sided with House Republicans in a brewing fight over whether to pass his agenda in one or two parts on Wednesday, undercutting Senate GOP leaders poised to take a key vote advancing their plan later this week.
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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Kash Patel as FBI director, will face vote in closed Senate executive session
The Senate took a procedural step Tuesday toward confirming Kash Patel as FBI director, voting 48-45 along party lines to begin debate on his nomination. The final confirmation vote is expected later this week.
Zeisloft: As media freaks over 1 DOGE employee getting IRS access, we learn Biden gave 919 people access
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is about to provide a staff member access to IRS data, causing the media and the Democrats to spin into a frenzy.
Trump says price of peace may be fresh Ukrainian elections, Zelensky accuses president of ‘disinformation’
If Ukraine wants a seat at the peace talks it should refresh the democratic mandate of its presidency by holding fresh elections, President Donald Trump suggested as he reacted to the first round of U.S.-Russia peace negotiations on Tuesday.
Thies: DOGE cost-cutters should audit these Education Department programs next
The U.S. Department of Education is one of the most hated agencies in the government, consistently catching the ire of conservatives and education advocates who want it abolished for its wasteful spending and deep state control over education policies.
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