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State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl
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State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl

State Rep. Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, the Minority Leader in the Colorado House, is hoping to expand his influence on fentanyl policy beyond the State of Colorado. Last weekend, he attended the National Conference of State Legislators, calling for an attention to border security as a first and crucial step in combating further spread of the fentanyl epidemic. The NCSL is a competitive selection process with Lynch being chosen among 25 legislators nationally. "I am deeply concerned about Colorado's growing deadly fentanyl crisis, and it is imperative that we address this issue head-on,” Lynch said. “The reasons behind the rapid rise of fentanyl in Colorado are clear: America's weak borders, Mexican drug trafficking, cheap drugs used in making fentanyl shipped from China, and Colorad...
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UN Security Council to vote on a resolution demanding Houthi rebels stop attacks on Red Sea shipping
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UN Security Council to vote on a resolution demanding Houthi rebels stop attacks on Red Sea shipping

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press | Source: Denver Gazette UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council demanded an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea in a resolution adopted Wednesday that implicitly condemned their main weapons supplier -- Iran. The resolution, sponsored by the United States and Japan, was approved by a vote of 11-0 with four abstentions – Russia, China, Algeria and Mozambique. It condemns “in the strongest terms” at least two dozen attacks carried out by the Houthis on merchant and commercial vessels, which the resolution says are impeding global commerce and undermining navigational freedom. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT DENVERGAZETTE.COM
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For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit
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For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

By ALEXA ST. JOHN - Associated Press | Source: The Gazette DETROIT (AP) — U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals — a potential blow to efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions from autos. The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in 2022 expanded tax credits ranging from $3,750 to $7,500 for purchases of new and used EVs, an effort by the Biden administration to stoke demand toward its goal that half of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030. But qualifying for the credits depends on requirements related to their battery makeup and minerals that get tougher each year. As of Jan. 1, new rules favor U.S. domestic mat...
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Why are there RINOs but no DINOs?
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Why are there RINOs but no DINOs?

Democrats don’t trash their own party members for being “insufficiently” woke, a Socialist or a leftist, while Republicans routinely dismember their own party members for being “insufficiently” Conservative, anti-tax, anti-abortion and so on. Republicans attacking their fellow GOPers as Republicans in Name Only (RINO) has no parallel stigma on the other side – Democrats in Name Only (DINO.) That’s because the Democrats have learned they win when they charge as a single fighting unit. Republicans are too often fragmented into warring factions. If only Republicans put the same passion into supporting their Republican candidates that they pour into sabotaging and undermining them.  The sainted Mike Rosen, dean emeritus of Denver talk show hosts, schooled his vast audience for ma...
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Douglas County sees third barn fire in seven weeks
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Douglas County sees third barn fire in seven weeks

By Sage Kelley | Denver Gazette Franktown Fire Prevention District firefighters fought a fully engulfed barn fire on Wednesday morning, just six weeks since another barn fire struck Douglas County. And just seven weeks since a Franktown barn fire killed nine horses. Firefighters extinguished a fire in a 15-by-15-foot barn around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to a social media post by the District. The barn is located in the area of Ponderosa Lane and Flintwood Road in unincorporated Douglas County.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON DENVERGAZETTE.COM
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US House Republican hardliners challenge Johnson over spending deal
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US House Republican hardliners challenge Johnson over spending deal

By: David Morgan | Source: The Gazette WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson faced his first direct challenge from his own caucus on Wednesday, as hardline conservatives blocked a Republican bill to protest his bipartisan spending deal with top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer. A dozen far-right Republicans, mostly members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, joined Democrats to defeat an unrelated measure allowing debate and votes on passage of Republican resolutions opposing Biden policies on electric vehicles and other topics. Members of the House of Representatives group, who hope to impose lower spending and border restrictions, said they were voting to protest Johnson's $1.59 trillion top-line spending deal with Schumer, which has raised h...
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing

By Jon Caldara | Complete Colorado Page 2 Politics is the art of addition, not subtraction. The job of electing someone is all about getting people who aren’t all that crazy for you to vote for you. Proving to voters you despise them oddly doesn’t win them over. Just like government cannot tax a people into prosperity, a political party cannot divide and alienate its way to victory. So, it is with great curiosity I watch the communications from the Colorado Republican Party. Instead of highlighting what makes them a better choice than Democrats, they condemn Republicans who don’t pass their purity test. The Colorado Republican Party will be a lost cause for the next six to eight years as it continues to self-deteriorate. We can still move forward with great limited govern...
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Denver’s Mayor won’t cut salaries or raises but will cut city services to fund Denver’s migrant response
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Denver’s Mayor won’t cut salaries or raises but will cut city services to fund Denver’s migrant response

From thelobby-co.com Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is facing mounting criticism for his request to cut spending in all city agencies in order to fund Denver's 'sanctuary city' policies for migrants. Despite the potential consequences of such cuts, Johnston is determined to prioritize the city's migrant response over taxpayers. According to Mayor Johnston, maintaining the current level of support for migrants without additional federal assistance would require the city to allocate 10% of its annual general fund budget. In an effort to secure the necessary funds, Johnston has asked agencies led by mayoral appointees to reduce their spending. However, scaling back efforts to shelter and house migrants could have severe repercussions. Nearly 5,000 people are currently living in ci...
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Inglee named Colorado’s seventh Brand Commissioner
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Inglee named Colorado’s seventh Brand Commissioner

By Rachel Gabel | Source: The Fence Post Todd Inglee has been hired as the state of Colorado’s seventh brand commissioner in the history of the Brand Board. Founded in 1865, the Colorado brand board predates the state of Colorado. Inglee’s hiring was occasioned by the retirement of Chris Whitney, who served in the position for 12 years. Inglee, who will begin on Feb. 5, comes to the position after serving as executive director of the Colorado Beef Council for 12 years. As a Colorado native, Inglee has been a producer and advocate for the industry for many years. He graduated from Colorado State University and also attended the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management’s Ag Leadership Program. Aside from his educational background, Inglee founded his own cattle operation, Ralston Vall...
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String of arson attacks terrorizing community in Colorado
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String of arson attacks terrorizing community in Colorado

By Spencer McKee | Source: The Denver Gazette A neighborhood in the northern Colorado city of Fort Collins is being terrorized by a series of reported arson attacks, which have damaged a home, decorative items, a vehicle, and more. According to a report from the Coloradoan, cases of arson first started being reported in the area of TimberVine neighborhood and the Collins Aire Mobile Home Park in October and in November, with additional cases popping up near the beginning of January. Instances have included vehicles being lit on fire, damage to landscaping, and flags being burnt, numbering at least four cases this month. A full breakdown of these cases can be found in reporting from The Coloradoan here. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT DENVERGAZETTE.COM
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