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Man arrested for alleged death threats against El Paso County commissioner
Colorado Springs police arrested a man Friday for threatening El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, a candidate in a high-profile state Senate race. Casey Jones, 30, was arrested on suspicion of harassment and menacing, department spokeswoman Caitlin Ford said. He does not have a prior criminal record. VanderWerf, a Republican, said he reported death threats…
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Motorcycle deaths on the rise in Colorado despite enforcement, safety campaigns
As a member of the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Major Crash Team, the unit that investigates the city’s most serious collisions, Sgt. Eric Anderson knows more than he’d like to about the devastating physical impact of a motorcycle crash. “We’re usually talking about a 3,000- or 4,000-lb. vehicle, versus an 800- or 900 lb. motorcycle,”…
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Colorado GOP endorses Trump, Polis declares disaster declaration as temperatures plummet | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: The Colorado Republican Party endorsed former President Donald Trump’s bid for another term late Sunday, nearly two months before state voters are set to cast ballots in Colorado’s presidential primary. In an unprecedented decision, the state GOP’s central committee voted to endorse Trump…
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Polis warns of ‘despair’ in housing, Adam Frisch hauls in $2.9 million, Judge Tymkovich tapped to sit on surveillance court | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday outlined the challenges ahead and his priorities for the new legislative session, and while he began with an upbeat note about how Colorado blazed new trails, the governor warned of the “hopelessness and despair” permeating housing. Colorado lacks…
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Watch pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House proceedings, check out first bills of session, Jeff Crank jumps into 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters covered the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly yesterday. Here’s the recap. The Colorado General Assembly immediately got off to a troubled start on Wednesday, when multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters shouted from the…
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Colorado lawmakers start 2024 session, House speaker reprimands Elisabeth Epps and Bob Gardner jumps into 5th CD race| WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 10, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters are covering the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly. The House and Senate are scheduled to convene at 10 a.m. Follow us for updates. House Speaker Julie McCluskie reprimanded Rep. Elisabeth Epps, the Denver…
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Lora Thomas eyes Bob Marshall’s House seat, Tina Peters will stand trial and Jared Polis spells out priorities ahead of new session | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 9, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, who will be term-limited on the county commission at the end of the year, has filed to run for House District 43, which includes Highlands Ranch. Thomas’ name had been mentioned as one of several Republicans interested in…
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NEWS | Gov. Polis stops in Colorado Springs for re-election campaign tour
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis made a stop at Jives Coffee Lounge in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, during his statewide re-election campaign tour. Polis spoke about the work he’s done during his years in office so far, during which the state endured a pandemic and three of the largest wildfires in Colorado history.
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Colorado Politicking | Friday, June 18, 2021
Colorado Politicking host Pat Poblete sits down with political correspondent Ernest Luning and Denver court reporter Michael Karlik.