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Gov. Jared Polis signs Colorado pollinator protection order
Gov. Jared Polis signed an order directing Colorado agencies to expand pollinator habitat protections and incorporate conservation practices into pesticide-related standards.
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Colorado House panel recommends censure and restrictions after six harassment complaints
A Colorado House committee recommended censure and workplace restrictions for an unidentified lawmaker after finding harassment occurred in six complaints.
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9NEWS schedules October debates for Colorado’s 4th District and U.S. Senate races
9NEWS plans to air October debates featuring candidates in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District and U.S. Senate contests before the Nov. 3 election.
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Outside groups spend $3.3 million in Colorado congressional races
Outside groups have spent more than $3.3 million in Colorado’s 8th and 5th Congressional District races this month, according to Federal Election Commission records.
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Colorado Medicaid agency reports $157.9 million budget overrun
Colorado’s Medicaid agency exceeded its prior-year budget and projects a larger overrun this fiscal year, according to officials reporting to a legislative commission.
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Colorado voters to decide Amendment 87 graduated income tax proposal
The Denver Post reports that Amendment 87 would replace Colorado’s flat income tax with six graduated rates, lowering taxes for some filers and raising them for higher earners.
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Colorado Democrats decline to fill House District 32 vacancy
Colorado Democrats will not convene a vacancy committee after Manny Rutinel resigned his House District 32 seat, according to the Denver Gazette.
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Marx-Weiser gubernatorial debate is called off
Colorado Public Radio reports that a planned early-October moderated debate between gubernatorial candidates Victor Marx and Phil Weiser has been canceled.
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9NEWS reviews claims in Colorado’s 8th District attack ads
9NEWS examined campaign-ad claims about Manny Rutinel’s legislative pay vote, federal tax policy, Gabe Evans’ H.R. 1 vote and health insurance premium increases.
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Colorado lawmakers review $443 million Medicaid budget forecast error
Denver7 reports Colorado Medicaid is projected to run about $443 million over budget this fiscal year as lawmakers review forecasting errors and rising program costs.
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Longmont delays ALPR replacement decision for policy review
Longmont is delaying a final decision on replacing 15 Flock cameras as officials review policies, privacy concerns and public-safety uses of license plate reader technology.
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Lawsuit seeks removal of Amendment 87 from November ballot
Colorado Politics reports that a Denver lawsuit challenges signature-gathering and validation for Amendment 87, a proposed graduated income tax measure on Colorado’s November ballot.
Colorado News Roundup
Local and statewide stories that matter to Weld County, with concise summaries, a quick “What to know” takeaway, and links to the original reporting.