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Colorado among states with most fentanyl pill seizures in the country
While Colorado saw a record number of fentanyl pills confiscated by law enforcement in the state in 2023, it’s already well on the way to breaking that record in 2024. A new report from New York University’s Langone Health found that Colorado tied with New Mexico for the second highest number of fentanyl pill seizures […] The post Colorado among states with most fentanyl pill seizures in the country appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado advocates hail ‘year of transit’ as Gov. Polis signs funding bills into law
Gov. Jared Polis used a brief whistle-stop tour on Denver-area railroads Thursday to sign into law a package of legislation that he and environmental advocates hope will mark a turning point in Colorado’s long-running efforts to develop a statewide multimodal transportation system. Together, the new laws will raise as much as $200 million annually for […] The post Colorado advocates hail ‘year of transit’ as Gov. Polis signs funding bills into law appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden celebrates ‘the power of an education’ on Brown v. Board 70th anniversary
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday echoed his commitment to advancing racial and educational equity while celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Biden has spent this past week commemorating the anniversary of the landmark ruling in which the nation’s highest court ruled racial segregation […] The post Biden celebrates ‘the power of an education’ on Brown v. Board 70th anniversary appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements. The chair of the committee, GOP Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, said […] The post Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Abortion ballot measures could lift Dems in U.S. House races, campaign chief says
WASHINGTON — Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene told reporters Friday that ballot questions on abortion access, which will go before voters in several states this November, can help vulnerable Democratic candidates in swing districts — potentially increasing the odds the U.S. House flips from red to blue. “We’ve seen huge turnout as a […] The post Abortion ballot measures could lift Dems in U.S. House races, campaign chief says appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Why Amtrak looks likely to operate Colorado’s proposed Front Range rail line
Colorado’s plan to reestablish passenger rail service along the Front Range doesn’t yet have funding, a name, a final route and station map, or an opening date in sight. But ahead of an imminent decision on whether to ask voters in November to raise money for the new service with a small sales tax hike, […] The post Why Amtrak looks likely to operate Colorado’s proposed Front Range rail line appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Advocates press U.S. House to act soon on compensation for nuclear testing victims
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and advocates rallied outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday, urging House lawmakers to extend a fund for victims of U.S. nuclear testing that is set to expire in less than a month. But critics say the program is too expensive and should be winding down, and it’s not clear if the House will […] The post Advocates press U.S. House to act soon on compensation for nuclear testing victims appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will start a new system Friday to hasten asylum claims for single adults, administration officials said Thursday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice will launch a new expedited docket for migrants who arrive alone at ports of entry and turn themselves in to border authorities, […] The post Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Brown v. Board litigants, family mark anniversary as Biden decries ongoing school inequality
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education this week while recognizing that the full potential of the decision “remains unfulfilled.” Friday marks 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional in […] The post Brown v. Board litigants, family mark anniversary as Biden decries ongoing school inequality appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
A game of chicken over Colorado property taxes
There are smart ways to figure out tax policy, and there are dumb ways. Colorado seems to be trying to find the worst way. Several factors in recent years resulted in spiking property taxes. It’s a problem that lawmakers across the political spectrum agree needs a fix. In fact, lawmakers at the state Capitol last […] The post A game of chicken over Colorado property taxes appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. House rebukes Biden administration over pause in heavy bomb shipments to Israel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday rebuking President Joe Biden’s decision to withhold some military assistance from Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. The 224-187 vote approved a bill released over the weekend by a handful of Republicans that, in part, “calls on the Biden Administration to allow all previously approved arms […] The post U.S. House rebukes Biden administration over pause in heavy bomb shipments to Israel appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Medicare should include dental coverage, dentists tell U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON — Dentists from throughout the country urged Congress to include dental coverage in Medicare during a hearing Thursday, saying that fewer than half of beneficiaries visit a dentist each year. The panel of four dentists told the U.S. Senate Help, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee that other changes are needed as well to reduce […] The post Medicare should include dental coverage, dentists tell U.S. Senate panel appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. House Administration Committee argued at a Thursday hearing that there is a need for legislative action to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — even though voting by noncitizens in federal elections is extremely rare and already illegal. “American elections are for American citizens and we intend to keep […] The post U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state
State housing officials announced over $16 million in funding that will go toward affordable housing units and $2.4 million for down payment assistance across Colorado. Members of the State Housing Board, which is part of the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Housing and advises on housing needs, voted to approve the individual funding requests. […] The post Colorado awards affordable housing, down payment grants across the state appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections
Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections through its ability to deceive voters. But the prospects for legislation that can meaningfully address the problem appear uncertain. In a Wednesday hearing, the Senate Rules Committee advanced three bills designed to counter the AI threat. But […] The post With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected efforts to roll back guidance from the Treasury Department regarding how state and local governments can spend funding approved by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 46-49 vote on the Congressional Review Act resolution ended an attempt by several GOP senators to block the Biden administration from […] The post U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Congressional panel debates who should foot the bill for rebuilding Baltimore bridge
Conservative members of Congress at a hearing on Wednesday raised questions about using federal dollars to pay for rebuilding a state tollway, as the head of the Federal Highway Administration reiterated that the Biden administration is seeking congressional approval to reimburse 100% of the costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Congress […] The post Congressional panel debates who should foot the bill for rebuilding Baltimore bridge appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Five-year FAA bill clears U.S. House, boosting flights into Washington, D.C.
The U.S. House voted 387-26 Wednesday to clear a bill to reauthorize $105 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration for the next five years — and to finalize a hotly debated deal adding flights at busy Washington Reagan National Airport. Advocates for the bill, which won votes from every ideological corner of the often-divided House, […] The post Five-year FAA bill clears U.S. House, boosting flights into Washington, D.C. appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios on June 27. CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later. A second debate will be hosted […] The post CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Legal fights leave question marks over ballot access in presidential battleground states
In Wisconsin, voters don’t yet know whether the ballot drop boxes that were in use in the state for years will be allowed this fall. Georgians are waiting to find out whether much of their state’s sweeping 2021 voting law, which imposed a range of restrictions, will be in place. In North Carolina, procedures for […] The post Legal fights leave question marks over ballot access in presidential battleground states appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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