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Under Colorado’s ‘hands-free’ device law, it cannot be primary reason for law enforcement stop
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Under Colorado’s ‘hands-free’ device law, it cannot be primary reason for law enforcement stop

By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics Under a new "hands-free" law, Colorado drivers will be prohibited from using cellphones while driving, but it is a secondary offense, meaning it cannot be the primary reason to be pulled over. Next year, Colorado will join 27 other states in adopting a "hands-free" law, prohibiting the use of electronic devices like cellphones while driving.      Under Senate Bill 065, law enforcement officers can't stop a driver solely because they're using a phone while driving. Instead, using an electronic device while driving is classified as a secondary offense, meaning drivers can only be cited for it if they are pulled over for something else, such as reckless driving.  Drivers are permitted to use their phones while opera...
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Primary Election ’24: In 5th District, both Democratic and Republican races are opposed
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Primary Election ’24: In 5th District, both Democratic and Republican races are opposed

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice In Colorado's 5th District, both Republican and Democratic registered voters will be asked to weigh in on contested races for their party's nomination to the general election ballot. U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn announced earlier this year his decision to retire at the conclusion of his term, setting up an open-seat election for the central and southern Colorado district. Ballots began hitting the mailstream Monday in the state's primary election and must be mailed to all registered voters by Friday. Election Day is June 25. In the 5th District Republican Party primary election, the decision is between Jeff Crank and Dave Williams. Crank twice previously opposed Lamborn for the seat and the vice president of Americans for Prosperity is back for ...
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Ballots to begin hitting mailstream for June 25 primary election
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Ballots to begin hitting mailstream for June 25 primary election

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Ballots will begin hitting the mailstream today, June 3, in the state's primary election, Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. “Ballots are arriving to your mailbox soon,” said Griswold, in a press release. “There is still time to register to vote if you have not already, and I encourage every eligible Coloradan to do so.” Active voters must be mailed a ballot by Friday, June 7. The ballot will include party-related ballot items and a special election to select what has been termed a "placeholder" in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, completing the unexpired term of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck. In that election, there will be a choice of a Democrat, Republican and two minor-party candidates for the une...
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State income tax credit for college tuition will cost Colorado $38M annually
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State income tax credit for college tuition will cost Colorado $38M annually

By Joe Mueller | The Center Square A refundable state income tax credit, estimated at reducing Colorado's tax revenue by approximately $38 million, can now be used to pay for tuition and fees at Colorado’s higher education institutions. House Bill 24-1430, signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday, creates the tax credit to encourage Colorado high school graduates to enroll in the state’s higher education institutions. A student enrolled in a public state institution of higher education, community college, technical school or occupational educational school can receive the tax credit for income tax years 2025 through 2032. The bill with amendments passed unanimously in the House on May 8, the last day of the 2024 legislative session, after passing 28-5 in the Senate earlier ...
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Proposed Denver slaughterhouse ban could cost Colorado economy up to $861M, study shows
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Proposed Denver slaughterhouse ban could cost Colorado economy up to $861M, study shows

By Noah Festenstein | Colorado Politics If Denver’s ballot measure to ban slaughterhouses is approved by voters in November, it could cost Colorado’s economy up to $861 million and impact nearly 3,000 jobs, according to a study by Colorado State University’s Regional Economic Development Institute. Denver voters will be asked, “Shall the voters of the City and County of Denver adopt an ordinance prohibiting slaughterhouses, and, in connection, beginning January 1, 2026, prohibiting the construction, maintenance, or use of slaughterhouses within the City; and requiring the City to prioritize residents whose employment is affected by the ordinance in workforce training or employment assistance programs?” Pro-Animal Future, a group that works to protect animal rights, introduced the ...
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In Boebert-less 4th District debate, Republican Rumble still centered on Boebert
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In Boebert-less 4th District debate, Republican Rumble still centered on Boebert

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice DENVER -- A brief heated exchange between Deborah Flora and Richard Holtorf highlighted what otherwise was a 4th District congressional debate which seemed to center on everything but those appearing on stage Saturday during the Republican Rumble here at the Grizzly Rose. Lauren Boebert chose not to attend the Republican Rumble debate, and instead focus her final weekend prior to ballots being received on campaigning. Yet, she was the focus of the first question of the debate when candidates were asked to consider differences between them and the top-line candidate on the ballot. "We hear a whole bunch of rhetoric that doesn't actually discuss results," said Mike Lynch, adding criticism of Boebert's move from the 3rd to the 4th District, aski...
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Evans, Flora win Republican Rumble straw poll; LP chair second to Lopez in special election poll
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Evans, Flora win Republican Rumble straw poll; LP chair second to Lopez in special election poll

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice DENVER -- Deborah Flora captured another straw poll win Saturday on the eve of primary ballots beginning to populate mail boxes across the district and the state. Following an exchange with 4th Congressional District opponent Richard Holtorf over the financial status of her non-profit and the service of family and spouses to active duty military, Flora captured the Republican Rumble straw poll victory here at the Grizzly Rose. Flora, viewed by some to be a front-runner with Lauren Boebert, earned 24.8% of the straw votes. "I'm humbled again for this latest straw poll victory. From Douglas to Weld and Kit Carson to Prowers, I've worked tirelessly to hear your concerns and be your voice for Congress," Flora said. "We're building on that momentu...
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Evans positions as a ‘big tent’ option in 8th District during Rumble with opponent Janak Joshi
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Evans positions as a ‘big tent’ option in 8th District during Rumble with opponent Janak Joshi

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice DENVER -- Gabe Evans appeared Saturday to walk the walk. "I'm going to work as a big-tent Republican," Evans said. "That is how we win the 8th Congressional District." When his opponent, Janak Joshi, drifted hard right during the Republican Rumble here at the Grizzly Rose, Evans seemed to moderate on issues that will play to a general election audience against an incumbent Democrat. "I'm literally all in to go out, fight and win, to flip this seat," Evans said, closing a debate with Joshi where he drew a major difference in intelligence policy and the abortion issue. Joshi supports dissolving the nation's intelligence community, and then rebuilding. It was supported from a Libertarian Party contingent in attendance. "All of these dep...
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Republican Rumble ‘with a twist’ offers triple-header of debates today
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Republican Rumble ‘with a twist’ offers triple-header of debates today

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice The second Republican Rumble of the primary season will feature a triple-header of candidates debating the issues in two districts. Co-hosted by the Republican Women of Weld and the Lincoln Club of Colorado, the "Republican Rumble with a Twist" will be from 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m. today, June 1, at the Grizzly Rose, 5450 North S. Valley Hwy in Denver. Leading off the debates will be the 8th District Republican Primary at noon, featuring Gabe Evans and Janak Joshi. Evans currently serves in the Colorado House of Representatives, and Joshi served three terms in the Colorado House. The Republican nominee will meet Democrat Yadira Caraveo in the general election. The 8th District is a largely urban district from Commerce City and Westminster in t...
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Greg Lopez Withdraws from Republican Rumble
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Greg Lopez Withdraws from Republican Rumble

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff The second Republican Rumble of the primary season, set to feature a triple-header of candidates debating the issues in two districts, has encountered a last-minute change. Greg Lopez has withdrawn from the debate, citing a lack of endorsement from the sponsors as his primary reason. Co-hosted by the Republican Women of Weld and the Lincoln Club of Colorado, the “Republican Rumble with a Twist” will take place from 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m. on June 1 at the Grizzly Rose, 5450 North S. Valley Hwy in Denver. The event will begin with the 8th District Republican Primary debate at noon, featuring Gabe Evans and Janak Joshi. Evans currently serves in the Colorado House of Representatives, while Joshi is a former three-term Colorado House member. The winner w...
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