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Stories of struggle, hardship fuel Rep. Ryan Gonzalez’s push for practical state solutions

What makes a leader relatable? For newly-elected Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, R-Greeley, representing the 50th District in Weld County, it’s growing up in a household where sacrifices weren’t optional, but survival.

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Task force on disability rights recommends major changes to Colorado law

Following three months of deliberations, a task force studying the rights of Coloradans with disabilities has softened some recommendations to boost awards in antidiscrimination lawsuits but still offered proposals likely to stir significant business opposition.

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As White House calls for federal funding freeze, Colorado Democrats label it ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’

Colorado Democrats have been quick to react to an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget temporarily pausing federal funding to “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.”

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Junk fees are putting Coloradans in debt. Legislation may be coming to help

Jade Smith’s Housing Choice Voucher covers rent at her Denver apartment and a utility stipend for her Xcel Energy bills, but she still owes her complex over $200. That’s because Smith’s apartment complex, like many others in Denver, charges “junk” fees beyond utilities and rent.

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Rep. Soper joining sex-assault victims to urge reform in addressing 400-day rape kit processing delays

In Colorado, when someone is raped, it may take more than a year before a district attorney can assess the evidence and open an investigation. The problem is because of long delays in processing rape kits, which takes more than 400 days now, exceeding the state’s 90-day goal. 

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd joined by constituents while taking ceremonial oath of office

In consideration of constituents who elected him, and were not able to be at his swearing in, or who may have traveled to the inauguration, only to have it moved indoors, U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-3rd District, invited people to the U.S. District Court house on Monday, Jan. 27, to attend a ceremonial swearing into office.

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