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Trump is no Conservative, Trump is no patriot, Trump is no Christian
I imagine how I would have felt reading this Denver Post headline 20 years ago: “Donald Trump completes mandatory pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning.” While I wouldn’t have been all that surprised to learn Trump is a criminal, I would have been dumbfounded to learn he was still the Republican nominee for president, […] The post Trump is no Conservative, Trump is no patriot, Trump is no Christian appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
This story originally appeared in the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. BUTLER, Pennsylvania — Former President Donald Trump was injured at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday in what law enforcement officials called an assassination attempt. A rally-goer and the gunman were killed, authorities said, and two other people at the rally were critically injured in the […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Will Matthew McConaughey run for office? He’s on a ‘learning tour,’ the star tells governors
This story originally appeared in the Utah News Dispatch. Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, who has made past headlines for toying with the idea of running for public office, whether it be for Texas’ governor or a presidential bid, again wouldn’t give a definitive answer Friday — but he left the door open. “Yes, I’ve thought […] The post Will Matthew McConaughey run for office? He’s on a ‘learning tour,’ the star tells governors appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
‘Pass the torch’: Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen calls on Biden to step aside
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood is the first member of Colorado’s Democratic congressional delegation to call for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, amid mounting fears that concerns about his age and fitness make him likely to lose to former President Donald Trump in the November election. “Joe Biden […] The post ‘Pass the torch’: Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen calls on Biden to step aside appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor
This story originally appeared in KFF Health News. Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program. It’s the only blue state in a cluster of red states with high disenrollment rates […] The post Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado grocery workers slam Kroger-Albertsons plan to divest 91 stores as part of merger
Colorado grocery workers who fear the impacts of a proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains aren’t swayed by the companies’ announcement this week of the 91 stores across Colorado that would be sold as part of the deal, in a bid to allay antitrust concerns. Grocery giant Kroger, which operates […] The post Colorado grocery workers slam Kroger-Albertsons plan to divest 91 stores as part of merger appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
This story originally appeared in Stateline. For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado Democrats are dangerously dishonest about Biden
The United States is approaching the most perilous moment in its history since at least the Civil War, and there has rarely been so much need for elected leaders to be transparent with the people they represent. High-ranking Colorado Democrats are failing to meet this need, appearing to prioritize their own political interests over the […] The post Colorado Democrats are dangerously dishonest about Biden appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado’s clean building standards are crucial for clean air
The American Lung Association’s latest State of the Air report delivers a sobering assessment of Colorado’s air pollution crisis. Eleven counties across the state, including Denver, received failing grades for dangerous ozone levels. This stark reminder underscores the urgent need to address our alarming air quality issues. While we know that oil and gas production itself […] The post Colorado’s clean building standards are crucial for clean air appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said NATO “is more powerful than ever” in remarks Tuesday to honor the 75th anniversary of the alliance and reaffirm allied support for Ukraine one day after Russian missile strikes on a children’s hospital killed dozens in Kyiv. Biden spoke at the annual North American Treaty Organization’s summit happening this […] The post Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado Sen. Bennet fears Biden could lose 2024 election in ‘landslide’
Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said in a Tuesday interview on CNN that President Joe Biden is on track to lose the 2024 presidential election in a “landslide” that could also see Republicans take full control of Congress. Bennet’s comments are among the harshest public rebukes of the Biden campaign delivered by any […] The post Colorado Sen. Bennet fears Biden could lose 2024 election in ‘landslide’ appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, after highly anticipated internal meetings Tuesday showed the president retained considerable support from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers in public statements. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Democrats from both chambers largely declined to detail their […] The post United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Conflicting special meetings called for Colorado GOP vote to remove Williams as chair
A Colorado Republican scheduled a meeting and vote to oust Dave Williams as state party chair, though party officials said they already sent notice for a special meeting in response to a request for one, as required by party bylaws. Now there are clashing meetings scheduled on different dates, and it’s unclear which one is […] The post Conflicting special meetings called for Colorado GOP vote to remove Williams as chair appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
EPA, Colorado regulators cite Suncor oil refinery for another round of air-quality violations
An escalating series of penalties and enforcement actions targeting a Colorado oil refinery hasn’t yet brought an end to the facility’s long-running pattern of violating state and federal air emissions laws, regulators said Monday. In a 140-page notice of alleged violations issued to Suncor Energy last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado […] The post EPA, Colorado regulators cite Suncor oil refinery for another round of air-quality violations appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Two Colorado DNC members doubtful about Biden’s candidacy, but delegates ‘quiet’
Two delegates who will represent Colorado Democrats at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago have publicly expressed doubt about President Joe Biden’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential race, but there’s little sign of a wider revolt among other party leaders and Biden’s pledged delegates. Joe Salazar, a former state representative currently serving a four-year […] The post Two Colorado DNC members doubtful about Biden’s candidacy, but delegates ‘quiet’ appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress called on President Joe Biden to prove to voters that he is up for another four years in the Oval Office, though many in interviews pledged to stick with him as the presumptive nominee as they returned to the Capitol on Monday following the Fourth of July recess. Questions over […] The post Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colorado agencies say public risk of contracting bird flu is low after first human case
State officials say the public risk of contracting avian influenza remains low after a farm worker in northeastern Colorado became the fourth diagnosed human case in the country last week. The case, the state’s first this year related to the spread of the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, […] The post Colorado agencies say public risk of contracting bird flu is low after first human case appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Project 2025 is coming for our public lands
In his book “Rifle In Hand: How Wild America Was Saved,” renowned hunter-conservationist Jim Posewitz wrote, “In 1776 freedom and equality were radical thoughts. It took a Declaration of Independence, a Revolutionary War, a United States Constitution, and a Bill of Rights to validate these ideas and launch the American aspirations.” However, a recent Supreme Court decision […] The post Project 2025 is coming for our public lands appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Panel finds that Colorado Sen. Faith Winter broke ethics rule
A Colorado legislative ethics committee decided Monday that Sen. Faith Winter violated chamber rules when she appeared to be intoxicated during an April public meeting in Northglenn. The Senate Ethics Committee voted 4-1 that Winter, a Westminster Democrat and the assistant majority leader, broke a Senate rule that members promote public integrity and confidence in […] The post Panel finds that Colorado Sen. Faith Winter broke ethics rule appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden argued that the calls for him […] The post Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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