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Colorado Dem Gov primary draws $20M in fundraising, super PAC spending

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | As Colorado’s June 30 primary draws nearer, two strong campaign fundraising performances and a lopsided super PAC spending spree have turned the Democratic race for governor into a $20 million blockbuster. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, whom a recent poll showed as the race’s slight favorite, entered June having received […]

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HD 41: Primary voters choose between two local experienced elected leaders for Dem nominee

Democratic primary voters in House District 41, which covers a portion of central Aurora, will decide between incumbent Rep. Jamie Jackson and challenger Anne Keke this June. Jackson is a Denver native who moved to Aurora in 2010. She is the founder and CEO of Premier Senior Support and she was appointed to represent House […]

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HD 42: Two Dems seeking the nomination align on policies but differ on approach

In the Democratic primary in House District 42, which includes the Del Mar Park area, voters will decide between Rep. Mandy Lindsay and challenger Sarah Woodson. Lindsay was first appointed to represent House District 42 in 2022 through a vacancy committee. Lindsay has a background as a community organizer and legislative aide, as well as […]

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GO GLOBAL — Vacation across the planet for free on one Saturday afternoon in Aurora

AURORA | Aurora’s signature multicultural celebration will return June 13, bringing expanded offerings of international food, music, dance and cultural traditions to the city’s Municipal Center Great Lawn. Now in its 13th year, Aurora Fest is a free, family-friendly event that highlights the diversity of one of Colorado’s most multicultural communities. Organizers say the festival […]

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Q&A: Colorado Democrat candidates for state attorney general detail campaign positions

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Coloradans will vote in primary elections June 30 to determine which candidates will represent their party in the general election in November. The elections cover Colorado’s four statewide constitutional offices, one U.S. Senate seat, all eight of the state’s congressional districts, state legislative districts and […]

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After Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Polis signs bill allowing lawsuits over conversion therapy harm

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Coloradans who have been harmed by the discredited psychological treatment known as “conversion therapy” can sue for damages through the state’s medical malpractice law under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Monday. Polis also signed an executive order prohibiting state funds from being […]

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Colorado elections clerk released from Pueblo prison after Gov. Polis commutes her sentence

DENVER | Tina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado’s Democratic governor into commuting her sentence. “The Governor’s grant of clemency to Tina Peters is an affront to our democracy, the […]

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Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

LAS VEGAS | Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night for an unthinkable sweep to make their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons. The Golden Knights will get a break while they watch to see whether Carolina […]

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Parole board to determine conditions for Tina Peters’ release on June 1

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline.  DENVER | Colorado parole board members have just under two weeks to create a parole plan for Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk who was convicted for her role in a breach of her office’s election system.  Peters will be released from La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo […]

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Legislature ends session while passing new laws on police cameras, abortion meds

DENVER | The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its regular lawmaking session on Wednesday, and throughout the tributes to outgoing lawmakers and praise of Capitol sergeants at arms and janitorial staff, the two chambers cleared their calendars to adjourn after 120 days of policymaking. It was also a day of goodbyes for some of the top […]