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Bloody anniversary: This brave senator was bludgeoned as tempers flared over slavery in Kansas
This commentary originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector. Massachusetts Sen. Charles Sumner risked his life for the sake of Kansans’ freedom. On May 22, 1856 — 168 years ago — he suffered a beating at the hands of unhinged South Carolina Rep. Preston Brooks. Sumner had just delivered a fiery speech about the evils of […] The post Bloody anniversary: This brave senator was bludgeoned as tempers flared over slavery in Kansas appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Is Colorado really the clean energy leader it claims to be?
This story originally appeared in Capital & Main. Oil and gas companies claim their production in Colorado is among the cleanest and least polluting hydrocarbons in the country — if not the world. Are they right? The assertion — from a fact sheet by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, an industry trade group — has legs. PDC […] The post Is Colorado really the clean energy leader it claims to be? appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
On this Memorial Day weekend, a civic prayer for the living and the dead
This commentary originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector. By the Sunday before Memorial Day my father would already have the flowers set out on the family graves. He would have called the flowers “decorations,” because being an original Ozarker he knew the holiday by its old name. The relatives whose remains were held safe by […] The post On this Memorial Day weekend, a civic prayer for the living and the dead appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Compassionate curiosity supports women with substance use disorder
May is Women’s Health Month and also features Mother’s Day. This is an opportunity to draw attention to the needs of pregnant and parenting people who experience substance use disorder, or SUD (sometimes called addiction). Researchers estimate that 10% to 15% of pregnant women use substances, with alcohol, cannabis and nicotine being the most common. […] The post Compassionate curiosity supports women with substance use disorder appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado takes a new — and likely more effective — approach to the housing crisis
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In recent years, Colorado has been a poster child for the U.S. housing crisis. Previously a relatively affordable state, it has seen home prices increase nearly sixfold over the past three decades, outstripping even Florida and California. Once a […] The post Colorado takes a new — and likely more effective — approach to the housing crisis appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says
With some parts of the country already facing heat waves, the organization in charge of setting reliability standards for the American electric grid is warning that a scorching summer could lead to a shortage of power generation in some regions. The warning comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there’s a 99% chance […] The post New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Missouri residents affected by radiation exposure push Congress to extend benefits
WASHINGTON — A fund to compensate Americans sickened by exposure to atomic bomb tests, uranium mining and radioactive waste expires in just under 20 days, and activists and lawmakers are scrambling to keep the fund active and open to additional victims. A bill to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, often shortened to […] The post Missouri residents affected by radiation exposure push Congress to extend benefits appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress
WASHINGTON — Three members of Congress introduced a resolution Thursday that’s intended to bring attention to the experiences and challenges people with disabilities face when it comes to reproductive rights. Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced the resolution during a press conference with advocates just steps from the U.S. Capitol, saying that under a Supreme […] The post Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Union activists, Democrats rally at Colorado Capitol following vetoes of labor protection bills
Union members, Democratic lawmakers and progressive activists rallied at the state Capitol on Thursday in response to recent vetoes from Gov. Jared Polis. Polis vetoed six bills on May 17, including three labor bills to combat wage theft in the construction industry, prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend certain workplace meetings and require certain […] The post Union activists, Democrats rally at Colorado Capitol following vetoes of labor protection bills appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
WASHINGTON — Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill. The massive $1.5 trillion legislation would set policy and funding levels for key food, agriculture and conservation programs for the next five years. After a […] The post Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins
WASHINGTON — As Democrats continue to ramp up their push against the oil industry, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others on Thursday called out big oil companies and their executives for high gas prices heading into the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. Republicans in turn have blamed President Joe Biden’s energy policies for high […] The post Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school history to continue under new law
Colorado will continue its research into the history and legacy of boarding schools in the state where Native American children were forcibly sent in order to sever ties with their culture and assimilate to the government’s standard. Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1444 into law on Thursday at the Denver Indian Center, surrounded by […] The post Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school history to continue under new law appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on immigration policy in the runup to November’s elections. The Senate bill failed to advance on a 43-50 procedural vote. The chamber already rejected the measure as part of a broader foreign aid package […] The post Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Judge cautions Ellis as she nears settlement in second Colorado law license case
Jenna Ellis, previously an attorney for former President Donald Trump, is negotiating a settlement agreement in a case over whether she engaged in professional misconduct, according to the parties in the case. The parties appeared for a hearing Thursday before Presiding Disciplinary Judge Bryon M. Large, who handles lawyer discipline cases in Colorado. Jacob Vos, […] The post Judge cautions Ellis as she nears settlement in second Colorado law license case appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera was admitted to the hospital Wednesday night due to an arm infection, Gov. Jared Polis’ office said Thursday. “Lt. Governor Primavera is one of the strongest and toughest people I know and we are glad she is taking extra caution and getting the care she deserves so she can return […] The post Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency powers, striking a bipartisan agreement that Congress should take steps this year to rework a decades-old law. The National Emergencies Act, approved during the 94th Congress, provides the president with powers they wouldn’t […] The post Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
House committee approves amendment to restore governor authority over space National Guard units
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that would retain the authority of governors over Air National Guard space units. An Air Force proposal sought to transfer Air National Guard space units to Space Force, but remove the authority state governors historically have had over those […] The post House committee approves amendment to restore governor authority over space National Guard units appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Governor’s vetoes undercut clear majority will at the Colorado Capitol
Gov. Jared Polis last week vetoed six bills that had passed with substantial majorities in both chambers of the Colorado Legislature. In a General Assembly dominated by Democrats, one of the bills even boasted bipartisan support, and another was co-sponsored by a Republican. All of the bills had been subjected to the laborious legislative process, […] The post Governor’s vetoes undercut clear majority will at the Colorado Capitol appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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.
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