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Colorado lawmakers ponder 2-year delay for affordable childcare program boost

This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | Thousands of Colorado’s poorest families in desperate need of childcare could get a boost of state funding to help them afford a spot for their kid through a pair of bills still working their way through the […]

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Colorado Dems propose bill to counter mandated road-funding ballot initiative

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Colorado Democrats want to pass a bill in the final days of the state legislative session to offset a potential constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot that would divert revenue to maintain and repair the state’s roads.  Lawmakers warn that the initiative would reroute money […]

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Democratic senators press US military on Israel’s evacuation zones, warning of legal risks

BEIRUT | A dozen U.S. Democratic Senators have called for the U.S. Central Command to answer questions about American coordination with Israel in declaring broad ” evacuation zones ” in Lebanon and Iran, alleging that the practice may violate international law. The letter underlines how the Democratic party — both its leaders and the base […]

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Nearly 500 homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported

JACKSON, Miss. | Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, damaging nearly 500 homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines, authorities said Thursday. There were no immediate reports of deaths from the storms that struck several counties Wednesday night. At least 17 people were injured, according to […]

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Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Republican lawmakers in Tennessee forged ahead with a plan Thursday that could carve up a majority-Black congressional district, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to try to hold on to a slim House majority in the November midterm elections. Protesters shouted “No Jim Crow” outside […]

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Aurora Sports Notebook: Rangeview inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame

News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.

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SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections

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