Tag: meg froelich
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Colorado judges face calls for new domestic violence training after survey finds child abuse concerns ignored
Armed with a survey of parents who lambasted family court judges and magistrates for regularly ignoring signs of child abuse during custody disputes, legislators and court reform advocates are pressing for new domestic violence training mandates and other measures for judges and magistrates. “This document brings to light the voices of Colorado citizens who have…
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Why must Colorado prioritize adult rights over children’s? | Vince Bzdek
Investigative editor Chris Osher published a story last weekend that elicited more outrage than I have ever seen a story evoke in the Colorado Springs and Denver Gazettes. Osher wrote about a retired Aurora police sergeant who faces criminal charges for sexually assaulting his three daughters, but remains free from custody while his ex-wife went…
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Colorado bans use of handheld cellphones while driving | HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Next year, Colorado will join 27 other states in prohibiting the use of cellphones while driving. Although it is already illegal for drivers under 18, extending this prohibition to adults has been a years-long effort in the state, according to Colorado State Patrol Legislative Liaison Capt. Michael Honn. “This was a priority for not only…
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Current RTD board members criticize Colorado House transit bill
A bill that House Democrats say would help Colorado meet its housing, climate, and transit goals is facing criticism from current members of the RTD board. They argue that the proposed legislation may disproportionately affect representation for minority communities. House Bill 1447 would reduce the size of the RTD Board from 15 members to seven. Under…
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Recall petitions in the works for 2 Colorado lawmakers over ‘national popular vote’ bill
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recall petitions are underway against two Colorado Democratic lawmakers over their votes on Senate Bill 42, the bill that will add Colorado to the national popular vote interstate compact. And a Facebook page has been set up to start the process for a recall of…
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Recall petitions in the works for 2 Colorado lawmakers over ‘national popular vote’ bill
Recall petitions are underway against two Colorado Democratic lawmakers over their votes on Senate Bill 42, the bill that will add Colorado to the national popular vote interstate compact. And a Facebook page has been set up to start the process for a recall of Gov. Jared Polis, though he has yet to sign the…