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2026 VOTE: Where the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial candidates stand on education

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | Where do Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues? Chalkbeat Colorado analyzed the education records of the candidates ahead of the primaries on June 30. The field includes two Democrats and three Republicans. Read about each of the three Republican Party candidates below, and the Democrats […]

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QUIDNUNC: ‘Inspector’ Jurinsky wins the Tina Peters Prize for busting big ballot bologna

QUID HAS RETURNED. If you’re a fan of this rag and Quid’s humble whining, rejoice. AI can never do to the English language what Quid can, and so Quid is back. If you’ve never set eyes on Quid’s mastery of misery and gossip, hold on tight. QUID HAS HEARD that the June 2026 Tina Peters […]

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Arapahoe County commissioners tout investments in public health and safety at State of the County event

AURORA | At the 2026 State of Arapahoe County, commissioners touted recent investments across community services, housing, public health and safety, while thanking voters for repealing the county’s revenue cap. The theme of Tuesday’s address centered around the ways the county has made good on its promises to improve the community and the five commissioners […]

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Colorado lawmaker to introduce bill to cap PERA bonuses after Colorado Sun scrutiny

This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | A Democratic lawmaker says he plans to introduce legislation next year to limit the bonuses that the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association pays to its investment staff. The proposal comes in response to The Colorado Sun’s […]

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ARMSTRONG: Test scores show Colorado schools still falling well short

If you spent $15,000 on a new roof and it leaked, what would you say if the contractor replied, “Well, nearly half of your roof didn’t leak! And your roof actually leaks less than a roof we installed last year. So you should be thanking us!” I’m going to go out on a limb here […]

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Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests

ENGLEWOOD | The Denver Broncos kicked off their mandatory minicamp Tuesday with a notable attendee — quarterback Bo Nix — and a notable absentee — Jonathon Cooper. Nix returned to practice, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since breaking his right ankle late in overtime of the Broncos’ divisional playoff win over […]

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‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

NEW YORK | Days before “Obsession” opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos. “Obsession” fell just short. It debuted with $17 million. They were still thrilled. Barker made the horror film with […]

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From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

NEW YORK | Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral. The twin sensations of “Obsession” and “Backrooms” — both by 20-something YouTubers-turned-filmmakers — has put a new spotlight on an increasingly well-trod path to the director’s chair. Hollywood executives […]

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AP Exclusive: The school choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school

FORT WORTH, Texas | The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal. The second grader has trouble focusing. He doesn’t listen to teachers and runs around the classroom, she explained. Could he be expelled? More families across the country […]