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Colorado’s primary elections under legal challenge, new data show federal judges’ delays | COURT CRAWL
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Colorado’s primary elections under legal challenge, new data show federal judges’ delays | COURT CRAWL

By Michael Karlik | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics' roundup of news from the third branch of government. The Colorado Republican Party appeared in court last week seeking modifications to the state's system for primary elections, and new data from the federal judiciary show the extent of some judges' backlogs. A clash over unaffiliateds  •  In 2016, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative to permit registered unaffiliated voters — the largest voting bloc — to participate in either the Democratic or Republican primaries. The GOP has mounted an official challenge to that law, Proposition 108, with a substantial portion of the party believing it is preferable for only Republicans to choose Republican nominees ...
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Voters back Texas border wall, feel Biden starting ‘civil war’
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Voters back Texas border wall, feel Biden starting ‘civil war’

By Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE A sizable majority of the public supports Texas’s construction of a wall along its border with Mexico and feels that President Joe Biden’s efforts to stop it are the first step toward civil war. In a sobering analysis of the escalating topic, 69% of likely 2024 voters said that they support the border wall and razor-wire fence that Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has ordered. Among those, a majority, 51%, said they “strongly” back Texas in its fight to stop illegal immigration and the surge of "gotaways" getting past federal border agents. The White House won the Supreme Court's support for stopping Texas, but not voters. Besides fighting voters, Biden has clashed with members of his own party over ...
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Date set for Supreme Court hearing on major free speech Big Tech case
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Date set for Supreme Court hearing on major free speech Big Tech case

By Christopher Hutton, Washington Examiner | SOURCE: DENVER GAZETTE The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear arguments on March 18 in Murthy v. Missouri, a major case involving free speech, government agencies, and social media that could have monumental implications for content moderation. The case deals with whether or not federal agencies indirectly encouraged social media platforms such as Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, to take down posts on the basis that they contained false information about COVID-19. The case could set a significant precedent around social media and how much communication is allowed between federal agencies and tech companies before the speech becomes coercive. Louisiana-based U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty i...
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Former Judge’s Opinion on Trump’s Disqualification Raises Concerns
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Former Judge’s Opinion on Trump’s Disqualification Raises Concerns

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM A former Republican judge, Clark Erickson, appointed to hear arguments on whether to disqualify former President Donald J. Trump from the Illinois primary ballot, made headlines on Sunday with his opinion that Trump engaged in insurrection by attempting to remain in office after the 2020 election. While Erickson's opinion will be considered by the State Board of Elections, he also stated that the board lacks the authority to disqualify Trump on those grounds, suggesting that the matter should be left to the courts. While Trump has been found ineligible for the primaries in Colorado and Maine. The former president is likely to appear on the primary ballots in those states as the U.S. Supreme Court considers an appeal of the Colorado ruling. In Illinoi...
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THIS WEEK AT THE COLORADO CAPITOL | Week of Jan. 29, 2024
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THIS WEEK AT THE COLORADO CAPITOL | Week of Jan. 29, 2024

By Marianne Goodland | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Here are legislative committee hearings and other events of note for the week ahead for the Colorado General Assembly. Committee schedules are subject to change. Schedules for both the House and Senate can change at any time. The website is the best resource for keeping up with daily activities.  Options for public testimony during committee hearings can be found here.  Regulations for remote testimony by the public can be found here. READ MORE ON COLORADOPOLITICS.COM
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Denver’s Failed Universal Income Program Opens the Floodgates to Non-Citizen Migrants
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Denver’s Failed Universal Income Program Opens the Floodgates to Non-Citizen Migrants

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM In a controversial move that has sparked outrage among many citizens, the city of Denver's bankrupting sanctuary city policies have extended the eligibility of their failed universal income program to non-citizen migrants. The Denver Basic Income Program, which was initially introduced in 2021 with $2 million in funding from the city, has now announced its extension for another six months starting in February 2024. The program, which pays homeless individuals a regular stipend, was intended to assist citizens in need. However, the recent decision to include non-citizen migrants raises serious concerns about the city's financial stability and its commitment to prioritizing its own residents. According to the city's statement, the $2 million allocated ...
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State Sen. Perry Will Moves from State Legislature to a County Commissioner Race
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State Sen. Perry Will Moves from State Legislature to a County Commissioner Race

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM State Senator Perry Will announced his decision to step down from the state legislature and run for a position on the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners. The move comes as Will’s decision adds him to a competitive race following the retirement of longtime county commissioner John Martin. With the departure of Martin from the county commissioner position, the race to fill the vacancy has attracted several candidates. Among them, Silt resident Caleb Waller is the only other Republican who has filed to run for the county commissioner seat. Additionally, Democrats Caitlin Carey and Doug Salg have entered the race, highlighting the increasing political diversity in Garfield County. Garfield County, once a stronghold of conservative values, has rec...
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Colorado’s Push for Multiple Housemates to Solve ‘Affordable Housing’ Raises Concerns
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Colorado’s Push for Multiple Housemates to Solve ‘Affordable Housing’ Raises Concerns

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM A controversial bill introduced in the Colorado legislature aims to tackle the state's housing shortage by prohibiting cities from implementing limits on how many people can live together. House Bill 24-1007, one of many bills being considered, has sparked criticism as it disregards the potential negative consequences of overcrowding and undermines property rights. The proposed bill would ban occupancy limits based on factors such as familial status and relationship, only allowing restrictions tied to a dwelling's square footage if necessary for health and safety. Proponents argue that the legislation is necessary to address the rising costs of housing and to provide more affordable options for individuals and families. PRIME SPONSORS Rep. Manny Ruti...
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Colo. lawmakers bring the heat on CPW leadership regarding wolf release
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Colo. lawmakers bring the heat on CPW leadership regarding wolf release

SOURCE: THE FENCE POST Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Gibbs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis, and CPW Assistant Director Reid DeWalt appeared before the joint agriculture committees this week during the agency’s SMART Act hearing. Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Democrat lawmaker who represents Senate District 8, including Jackson, Summit, and Grand Counties, asked why the wolves released came from packs with recent depredation. Davis pointed out, “sometimes people forget these are carnivores,” a comment that drew criticism from Rep. Richard Holtorf, R- Akron, who called the reminder laughable. He also said there is a difference between depredation and chronic depredation. Roberts asked Davis in a letter earlier in the week to either release a proposed rule def...
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Truck Convoy Heading to Southern Border Calling Itself An ‘Army of God.’
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Truck Convoy Heading to Southern Border Calling Itself An ‘Army of God.’

By the Lobby A convoy of self-proclaimed ‘patriotic Americans’ is gearing up to head to the U.S.-Mexico border next week, as tensions between Texas and the federal government continue to escalate. Dubbed the "Take Our Border Back" convoy, the organizers have named themselves as "God's army" on a mission to combat the so-called globalists who they believe are conspiring to keep the U.S. borders open and undermine the nation. During a recent planning call, one of the convoy organizers described the event as a monumental moment orchestrated by God. Another participant emphasized the need for the faithful remnant, referring to the Book of Revelation, to rise against the dark forces of evil. While these statements may resonate with some, experts warn that the Christian nationalist over...
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