Tag: government
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Colorado lawmakers seek faster warrant response from social media firms
SUBHEAD: Proponents argue legislation would prevent school shootings Colorado officials last week claimed that the Evergreen High School shooting could have been prevented if social media companies had been required to respond faster to warrants — and they are pushing legislation at the state and federal levels to speed up that process. Current laws allow…
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Colorado lawmakers seek faster warrant response from social media firms
SUBHEAD: Proponents argue legislation would prevent school shootings Colorado officials last week claimed that the Evergreen High School shooting could have been prevented if social media companies had been required to respond faster to warrants — and they are pushing legislation at the state and federal levels to speed up that process. Current laws allow…
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Broken bridges: GOP vice chair resigns amid frustration
The man who sought to build bridges within Colorado’s Republican Party is calling it quits. Party Vice Chair Richard Holtorf notified GOP officials last week that he will step down from the party position at the end of the month, citing his inability to work with state chair Brita Horn. Holtorf, a third-generation cattle rancher,…
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Broken bridges: GOP vice chair resigns amid frustration
The man who sought to build bridges within Colorado’s Republican Party is calling it quits. Party Vice Chair Richard Holtorf notified GOP officials last week that he will step down from the party position at the end of the month, citing his inability to work with state chair Brita Horn. Holtorf, a third-generation cattle rancher,…
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Report: Colorado government has grown beyond TABOR’s limits
Colorado’s government has grown substantially over the past three decades beyond the limits that voters approved to restrain that expansion, according to a new report from a think tank. The analysis from the Independence Institute, which examines state spending, revenue sources, and employment trends since the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights went into effect in 1992,…
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Report: Colorado government has grown beyond TABOR’s limits
Colorado’s government has grown substantially over the past three decades beyond the limits that voters approved to restrain that expansion, according to a new report from a think tank. The analysis from the Independence Institute, which examines state spending, revenue sources, and employment trends since the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights went into effect in 1992,…
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Urban vs. rural, labor vs. business: Battles are brewing ahead of the 2026 Colorado legislative session
Grab your popcorn — it’s going to be an interesting 2026 legislative session in Colorado. There’s not much you can count on these days, but if you’ve been around the state Capitol long enough, you’ve probably seen your fair share of disagreements, both friendly and unfriendly — and you can be sure you’ll see even…
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Urban vs. rural, labor vs. business: Battles are brewing ahead of the 2026 Colorado legislative session
Grab your popcorn — it’s going to be an interesting 2026 legislative session in Colorado. There’s not much you can count on these days, but if you’ve been around the state Capitol long enough, you’ve probably seen your fair share of disagreements, both friendly and unfriendly — and you can be sure you’ll see even…
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Teller County moves forward despite cuts in funding
Despite cuts in both federal and state funding, Teller County commissioners looked for optimism. In the first meeting of 2026 last week, the good nearly outpaced the negative. “We hope to have the Central Service Center completed by the end of the year, weather permitting,” said Commissioner Erik Stone. “It will be the first time…
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Palmer Lake trustee files two suits against fellow town leaders
His successful election to the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees this past fall has not stopped resident Roger Moseley’s legal action against the town. He has two active lawsuits, filed in October and December of last year. The latter suit alleges procedural mistakes. Filed on Dec. 5 in El Paso County District Court, it claims…