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‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion

When the health insurer Friday Health shut down its Colorado operations last summer, it left 30,000 Coloradans scrambling for new health insurance. It wasn’t just a hassle — it came with tho...

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Unaffiliated voters can cast ballots in Colorado’s Republican primaries this year, federal judge rules

State GOP requested a preliminary injunction barring unaffiliated voters from participating in the state’s June 25 primary election

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s fundraising dropped off, but she still holds a big cash advantage in her new congressional district

None of Boebert’s opponents in the 4th Congressional District came close to matching her

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County GOP selects new leaders

Executive committee turnover comes weeks before caucus and assembly

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia

BANGKOK – Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remained locked up Tuesday in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia as a r...

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

If artificial intelligence is going to get involved in elections, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know

Colorado could be the next state to set guardrails on how artificial intelligence is used in political campaigns and election communications, as the world adapts to new technologies that can...

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Top Republican in Colorado House resigns from leadership a week after news about his 2022 DUI arrest

House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, announced his decision in an emotional speech on the House floor as his ouster appeared imminent

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

Party leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner

Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A lot of people want to run for office in Colorado this year. Here’s what it takes to actually get on the ballot

Candidates may start gathering petition signatures this week. If they go the caucus and assembly route, they must start gathering support ahead of March

DATE: Jan 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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