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The numbers didn’t add up: A judge says Colorado’s elections office didn’t either
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1039+ words) By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice Jonathan Ambler read the article more than once. Republicans in Pueblo County had reported tens of thousands in contributions. Democrats'who had controlled local politics for generations and operated out of their own headquarters'had reported…...
Attorneys raise concerns over certification tied to Colorado court system access
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1000+ words) By Shaina Cole | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Colorado attorneys are starting to push back after a certification prompt began appearing when they log into the state's court e-filing system. The requirement traces back to Senate Bill 25-276 and related statutes,…...
Frozen in place: How a 1997 tax law may be trapping Colorado’s senior homeowners - Rocky Mountain Voice
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (737+ words) By Shaina Cole | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice "This realized gain could be used for moving into a more manageable home, pay for necessary home care if needed, help pay for insurance, medical, dental, medicine expenses and keep their quality…...
Report Suggests ActBlue Misled Congress On Foreign Donation Safeguards - Rocky Mountain Voice
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) By Brianna Lyman | The Federalist "This presents a substantial risk for ActBlue." ActBlue told Congress in 2023 that it took "multilayered" steps to "root out" illegal donations from foreign citizens. But it turns out "some of the steps " described were not…...
20 Years Probation For Sexual Assault On a Child
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (557+ words) By Ben Brickweg | Commentary, Jeffco Kids First I was in the Jefferson County Courthouse earlier this afternoon, and the world doesn't make sense anymore. I watched a school social worker admit to sexual assault of a student and get sentenced…...
Outside money floods Lakewood’s zoning fight—but voters aren’t budging
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (328+ words) By Cory Gaines | Commentary, Colorado Accountability Project I wanted to offer some interesting updates on Lakewood's zoning fight. I would also say that if this issue is near to your heart, and you've not yet, you might consider subscribing to…...
“Single most insecure person I've ever encountered”: Former Griswold aide breaks silence ahead of AG race - Rocky Mountain Voice
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1501+ words) By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice Reese Edwards didn't plan to speak out. He spent less than a year inside Colorado's Secretary of State's office before leaving in 2020, frustrated and burned out enough to walk away. He wasn't looking to…...
Lawmakers Weigh $300M Pinnacol Split To Shore Up State Budget - Rocky Mountain Voice
2+ day, 33+ min ago (174+ words) By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics The panel of Colorado legislators in charge of crafting next year's budget has finalized the 202627 spending plan built on deep cuts and one'time cash transfers in an attempt to close a shortfall of more than…...
Douglas County Launches Red Tape Reduction Task Force To Speed Commercial Development - Rocky Mountain Voice
2+ day, 56+ min ago (140+ words) By Nicholas Fogleman | The Denver Gazette Douglas County kicked off its first Red Tape Reduction Task Force Thursday aimed at speeding up commercial and industrial development timelines in the county, a move leaders said is necessary to keep the county…...
Colorado Bill Could Undermine TABOR Protections Redirecting Billions Away From Taxpayers
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (164+ words) By Nash Herman | Commentary, Complete Colorado Senate Bill 135, legislation that'could permanently end the refund'of overcollected tax dollars, as well as'radically raise revenue limits'under Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment, just received a'new fiscal note'predicting an even bigger blank check…...