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Proposition 137 debate centers on wildfire funding and forest thinning
Denver7 reports that supporters and opponents of Proposition 137 disagree over how redirected sales-tax revenue could support wildfire prevention and forest-management projects.
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Evans and CMS Administrator Oz discuss Medicaid, visit UNC medical college
U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discussed Colorado Medicaid spending and visited UNC’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Greeley.
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Early spending highlights Colorado legislative races
Colorado Politics reports independent spending and candidate fundraising are drawing attention to several Senate and House contests ahead of the November election.
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Colorado awards nearly $170 million to rural healthcare providers
Colorado plans to distribute nearly $170 million to 91 rural healthcare providers next year through a federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Colorado Proposition NN would raise TABOR revenue cap for K-12 funding
Colorado voters will decide whether to raise the state revenue cap, a change analysts estimate could direct about $500 million annually to K-12 education.
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Report lists 10 competitive House seats, including Colorado’s 8th
Denver Gazette published a Washington Examiner ranking of 10 competitive 2026 U.S. House races, placing Colorado’s 8th District eighth.
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Weld County commissioners approve Chalk Bluffs energy project
Weld County commissioners approved the Chalk Bluffs wind and solar project in a 3-2 vote after extended public testimony, Colorado Politics columnist Rachel Gabel reported.
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The Gazette editorial board endorses Amendment 81
The Gazette editorial board urged a yes vote on Amendment 81, a proposal concerning state and local law enforcement communication with federal immigration officials.
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Proposition 132 would increase fentanyl crime penalties
Colorado voters will consider Proposition 132, which would increase penalties for fentanyl possession and distribution and add treatment-related provisions for certain felony cases.
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Proposition 136 Would Cap Colorado Income Tax Rate at 4.4%
Colorado voters will consider Proposition 136, a measure that would limit individual and corporate income tax rates to 4.4% beginning in 2027.
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Amendment 87 would create graduated Colorado income tax
Colorado voters will consider Amendment 87, a proposal to replace the state’s flat income tax with graduated rates and amend TABOR’s single-rate requirement.
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Proposition 137 would redirect sporting goods sales tax revenue
Colorado voters will consider whether to redirect existing sporting goods sales tax revenue for conservation, wildfire prevention, parks and wildlife, with potential effects on TABOR refunds or the General Fund.
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.