Author: John Schroyer
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Colorado’s new laws for 2013 won’t raise eyebrows
A host of new laws across all 50 states will go into effect in January, including an illegal immigration crackdown in Pennsylvania, a ban on late-term abortions in New Hampshire and a requirement for many school staff in California to report suspected sexual abuse. Headlines in Colorado, however, will likely be more focused on laws…
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Amendment 65 sent message, but action may not follow
If Colorado voters were hoping for a new crackdown on campaign spending when they approved Amendment 65 in the November election, they’re in for a disappointment — the amendment was a symbolic effort, not a practical one. Amendment 65, which pertains to Congress’ power to federally regulate campaign finance and spending constraints, passed in Colorado…
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Bell ringer goes 24 hours straight, stopping only for coffee, meals
The Salvation Army is taking a stand. A 24-hour stand. At least, one of their volunteers is. Salvation Army Cadet Mareah Morrow, from Los Angeles, has been ringing her bell outside the Chapel Hills Mall Wal-Mart for 24 hours straight, (minus a few coffee, meal and bathroom breaks) from 9 a.m. Friday to 9 a.m.…
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Thousands line up for Bob Telmossé Christmas Giveaway
The 30th annual Bob Telmossé Christmas Giveaway was the Black Friday of holiday charity events this year.More than 1,000 turkeys. Over 600 bicycles. Countless toys, coats, ornaments, and groceries. All handed out for free, no questions asked. And though the doors at the giveaway didn’t open until 7 a.m. Friday, the line for the event…
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Doomsday coming? Well, then it’s time to have fun
The end is nigh. Or is it? Some Colorado Springs residents have bought into the widely-spread notion that the world will come to a crashing halt on Friday, according to the ancient Mayan calendar. Meadow Muffins bar in Old Colorado City is taking full advantage of the legend, and is advertising a Zombie Apocalypse Party…
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BREAKING NEWS: Judge puts city panhandling ban on hold
The city of Colorado Springs’ new panhandling ban has been put on hold indefinitely by a preliminary injunction handed down Tuesday by a federal judge who said the measure violates the First Amendment. The law has not been overturned, and will still go into effect Dec. 19, but the injunction prohibits the city from enforcing…
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City’s panhandling ban put on hold indefinitely
The city’s new panhandling ban has been put on hold indefinitely by a preliminary injunction handed down Tuesday by a federal judge who said the measure violates the First Amendment. The law has not been overturned and will go into effect Wednesday as scheduled, but the injunction prohibits the city from enforcing the measure unless…
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Civil unions among 4 bills drawing focus in Springs
Members of the state Legislature will consider hundreds of bills between January and May. Most of the bills are fairly mundane, but four will likely draw close attention in Colorado Springs: — civil unions, recreational marijuana regulation, homeowners insurance regulation, and an expected budget increase for K-12 education. Those four should have the most local…
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Commissioners to consider outlawing marijuana sales
El Paso County commissioners on Tuesday will consider measures to outlaw marijuana on county property and ban recreational sale and cultivation of the drug in unincorporated areas. The measures, a resolution and ordinance, were crafted in response to the passage of Amendment 64 in November, which legalized the possession of up to an ounce of…
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Man gets life sentence in Springs stabbing death
A man convicted in the July stabbing death of 32-year-old Juan Pablo Herrera was sentenced Monday to life without parole for first-degree murder. The man, Jaime Armando Montez-Hernandez, also 32, was convicted in October, and was also convicted of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury for stabbing another…