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Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
WASHINGTON — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view the expiring Trump-era tax law as an opportunity to advance their economic priorities. Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington said Wednesday that reworking the tax code will be “a reflection of what your […] The post Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a call with reporters Wednesday strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition that traditionally has united behind farm bills and “raises the real possibility of being unable to get a farm bill through the process.” The massive five-year […] The post USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Front Range Passenger Rail board plans to delay sales tax vote until 2026
Board members overseeing Colorado’s efforts to restore intercity passenger rail service along the Front Range signaled this week that they plan to wait until 2026 to ask voters to fund the project with a small sales tax increase, forgoing the chance to put the measure on this November’s ballot. A final decision on the timing […] The post Front Range Passenger Rail board plans to delay sales tax vote until 2026 appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to contraception — a right currently upheld by two Supreme Court cases, but one that has been singled out by a conservative justice. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, announced Wednesday […] The post Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Denver to Craig passenger rail on fast track following legislative session
The flurry of funding bills for passenger rail passed during the recently-completed 2024 Colorado legislative session — dubbed the “year of transit” — will most likely be felt first in an unlikely part of the state, according to a state senator who sponsored several of those bills. In a recent phone interview with Colorado Newsline, […] The post Denver to Craig passenger rail on fast track following legislative session appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Noteworthy Colorado legislative primary races draw significant cash
Seven sitting Colorado lawmakers are facing primary challenges this year as they work to retain their seats, leaving them with little break time between the end of the most recent legislative session and the thick of campaign season. That includes two of the most progressive representatives, who face more moderate opponents and two Republican senators […] The post Noteworthy Colorado legislative primary races draw significant cash appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and a coalition of medical officers advocated Tuesday for Congress to pass stronger gun safety laws. Congress should build on the 2022 gun control law following high-profile mass shootings, Durbin, Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy and about 80 members of OnCall4Kids, a group of doctors and healthcare professionals […] The post Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats are pushing for a second attempt to pass a bipartisan border security bill that failed in February after Republicans walked away from the very deal they helped craft, and it’s likely to fail again when the Senate votes on the legislation Thursday. “So why are we bringing this bill up […] The post Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
The Texas lawsuit isn’t just about abortion. It’s about bullying.
It is legal to get an abortion in Colorado, whether you’re a Colorado resident or not. It is legal to travel to Colorado from another state to get an abortion. And just in case there’s any question, Colorado enacted a shield law in 2023 protecting patients, providers and assisters of abortion care from anti-abortion zealots […] The post The Texas lawsuit isn’t just about abortion. It’s about bullying. appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, suggested during a taped interview with a Pittsburgh TV news station Tuesday that he might be open to states restricting access to contraceptives, though he later appeared to backtrack. “We’re looking at that and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly […] The post Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. Senate Dems tie state abortion bans to fewer beginning physicians
WASHINGTON — Bans or severe restrictions on abortion access enacted by Republican state lawmakers have led to a downturn in medical students seeking to practice in those states, and a handful of Democratic U.S. senators said Tuesday those laws must be reversed. During a press conference just steps from the U.S. Capitol, the lawmakers and […] The post U.S. Senate Dems tie state abortion bans to fewer beginning physicians appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes
WASHINGTON — The end of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is in sight as Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case Tuesday in Manhattan, where jurors have heard weeks of testimony from nearly two dozen witnesses about Trump’s alleged reimbursement of hush money meant to silence a porn star before the […] The post Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
This summer promises protests – so spring is a good time to brush up on civics
This commentary originally appeared in the New Hampshire Bulletin. It is warm, and college students are off from classes. Restlessness from the winter lends itself to gathering outside at an annual high. Summer presents the perfect protest conditions for individuals who feel disaffected or passionate about a political cause. This trend is true historically and has […] The post This summer promises protests – so spring is a good time to brush up on civics appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
EPA awards $8 million to Colorado communities for environmental cleanup
Six Colorado communities will receive more than $8 million in funding from an Environmental Protection Agency program designed to help clean up polluted former industrial sites. The agency’s Brownfields Program on Monday announced a total of more than $300 million in grants nationwide. Roughly half of that total comes from funding passed as part of […] The post EPA awards $8 million to Colorado communities for environmental cleanup appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to announce in New Hampshire on Tuesday that 1 million claims have been granted for benefits under the toxic exposure law that Congress approved less than two years ago, following the military’s use of open air burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq. The law, approved with broad bipartisan […] The post Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund $300 million in grants to boost exports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday $300 million in funding for more than 60 groups seeking to diversify American agricultural exports. “USDA is pleased to be able to provide the startup capital to tap into these opportunities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on a call with reporters Monday night previewing the announcement. […] The post U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund $300 million in grants to boost exports appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
WASHINGTON — Two Republican U.S. senators have teamed up to try to prevent states from banning in vitro fertilization, months after the Alabama state Supreme Court upended access to the procedure by ruling fertilized embryos were children under state law. Sens. Katie Britt of Alabama and Ted Cruz of Texas introduced a three-page bill on […] The post U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled
NEW YORK — New York state prosecutors rested their case against Donald Trump Monday after four days of testimony from their key witness, Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen, who says the former president was well aware of a hush money cover-up. The defense paints Cohen as a liar. The Manhattan criminal trial, the first ever […] The post Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado becomes first state with sweeping artificial intelligence regulations
Colorado is the first state in the country to create a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence after Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-205 into law Friday evening. The bill sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI in an attempt to mitigate consumer harm and discrimination. Polis, a Democrat, wrote in a signing […] The post Colorado becomes first state with sweeping artificial intelligence regulations appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado voters will determine if right to abortion should be in state Constitution
Colorado voters will decide in November whether the right to abortion care should be enshrined in the state Constitution. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Friday that Initiative 89, titled “Right to Abortion,” received enough petition signatures to appear on the 2024 general election ballot. Backed by Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom, a coalition […] The post Colorado voters will determine if right to abortion should be in state Constitution appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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