A new bill moving through the Colorado legislature aims to strengthen civil rights protections for immigrants by eliminating an affidavit requirement tied to drivers licenses and in-state tuition. Senate Bill 25-276, Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status, considers measures to prevent violating people’s civil rights in Colorado based on their immigration status. If passed, the bill […]
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Constituents come ready with questions to Lauren Boebert’s tele-town hall
In a live telephone town hall that ran just over an hour last Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert addressed some of her constituents’ questions, comments and concerns, but went down a rabbit hole while trying to answer others. Only people’s first names were referenced in the call. The first question came from Christina who lives […]
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Vista previa a la sesión legislativa de Colorado 2025
El estado está lidiando de un déficit presupuestario de entre $600 a $750 millones, que significa que puede no haber bastante dinero para financiar completamente servicios importantes como la educación, la vivienda y la atención médica.
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With coffee prices on the rise, experts say climate change is to blame
Coffee prices have jumped in recent months, affecting businesses and customers worldwide. The increase comes from a deadly combination of poor climate conditions in major coffee-growing countries, higher labor and production costs and global economic conflict. Brazil produces more Arabica coffee beans than any other country in the world, but severe droughts have hurt the […]
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La Ley Laken Riley acecha a las comunidades de inmigrantes
El 30 de enero de 2025, el presidente Donald Trump firmó la ley H.R. 29/S. 5, conocida como la Ley Laken Riley.
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Previewing Colorado’s 2025 legislative session
Colorado’s 2025 legislative session is already underway, and lawmakers have their work cut out for them. The state is dealing with a budget shortfall between $600 to $750 million, which means there may not be enough money to fully fund important services like education, housing and healthcare. At this year’s legislative preview event at the […]
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Laken Riley Act looms over immigrant communities
On Jan. 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 29/S. 5, known as the Laken Riley Act. The legislation has led to significant debate over undocumented immigrants and public safety. The bill had bipartisan support, with 46 democrats joining their Republican colleagues to vote in favor. The law is named in memory of […]
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CO embraces a cage-free future
Colorado’s cage-free egg law entered its final phase on Jan. 1, requiring that all eggs sold in the state come from fully cage-free facilities. The law, which was passed in 2020, has been implemented in phases over the past five years, gradually moving the state’s egg supply toward compliance. Daniel Zangari, technical services section chief […]
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‘Squatter’s rights’ versus tenants rights, and knowing the difference
Colorado’s adverse possession laws, more commonly known as “squatter’s rights,” allow people to claim ownership of a property they’ve occupied without permission, once specific criteria is met. These laws — designed to settle disputes over land use — have become increasingly contentious in a modern context, raising questions about their impact on property owners in […]
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House Bill could carry nationwide ramifications for nonprofits
House of Representatives bill 9495, also known as the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, has nonprofits bracing for a fallout. Introduced by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and David Kustoff (R-TN), the bill is meant to prevent any funding going toward terrorist organizations and grant tax relief to Americans wrongfully detained abroad. […]