Tag: quick hits
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Colorado Supreme Court tells Delta County judge to revisit alternate suspect order in light of recent decision
The Colorado Supreme Court directed a Delta County judge on Thursday to revisit his order requiring a defendant accused of murder to disclose evidence to the prosecution about an alleged alternate suspect. In a brief Feb. 29 order, the justices told District Court Judge Steven L. Schultz to follow the guidance the Supreme Court issued…
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Federal judge finds no bias in CU-Denver student’s expulsion
A federal judge last week sided with the University of Colorado Denver, concluding a student failed to provide evidence his expulsion was the product of bias that infringed on his constitutional right to due process. Chadwick Jordan, representing himself, alleged CU-Denver denied him an impartial decision-maker in various disciplinary proceedings. Specifically, he believed David Steward,…
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Federal judge declines to reopen case against Jena Griswold over voter registration discrepancy
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to reopen a conservative group’s lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, following revelations that her office misstated the number of voters recently removed from the state’s registration lists due to address changes. Initially, Washington, D.C.-based Judicial Watch filed suit against Griswold, joined by the American Constitution Party…
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Colorado proposal to create library committees to consider whether to ban books fails to advance
A Senate panel rejected a bill that would have created an official process for parents, students and the public to object to materials in a school or public library. The bill – which was heard by the Senate Education Committee but not voted on – dove into an issue that has divided communities and at times pitted…
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Republican Nikki Haley unveils Colorado leadership team ahead of campaign rally in Centennial
Republican Nikki Haley announced the roster of her Colorado campaign team on Monday, the day before the former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor was set to rally supporters ahead of the state’s March 5 presidential primary. Among her eight state campaign co-chairs are two former U.S. attorneys, a former Colorado Senate president and a…
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Former Interior Secretary Gale Norton endorses Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd CD GOP primary
Former Interior Secretary Gale Norton on Tuesday endorsed Jeff Hurd in the Republican primary for the Colorado congressional seat represented by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who moved across the state last month to run in another district. Norton, a former two-term Colorado attorney general, called Hurd an effective advocate for Western and Southern Colorado who…
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Nebraska governor reverses course, will take federal funding to feed children | OUT WEST ROUNDUP
NEBRASKA Governor says state will take federal funding to feed children LINCOLN – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen reversed course on Feb. 12 and announced that the state will accept roughly $18 million in federal funding to help feed hungry children over the summer break. Pillen announced in December that the state would reject the funding,…
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Hundreds in Denver rally to support Ukraine on 2nd anniversary of Russian invasion
Hundreds of Ukraine supporters gathered at a rally at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the U.S. ally. “Today, we are asking members of U.S. Congress to step up and vote for help to Ukraine,” said Marina Dubrova, president of Ukrainians of Colorado, which…
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Colorado Supreme Court takes up another restitution appeal
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Tuesday it will hear another case interpreting the procedure trial judges use when ordering criminal defendants to pay financial restitution to their victims. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to review an appeal. In Colorado, when a convicted defendant is required to pay restitution, prosecutors typically…
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Former Colorado Senator Cory Gardner endorses Jerry Sonnenberg in 4th CD Republican primary
Former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner on Wednesday endorsed Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg in the Republican primary in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, calling the veteran state lawmaker “the conservative conscience” of the district Gardner used to represent. Sonnenberg is one of 11 Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, seeking the nomination to replace retiring U.S.…