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Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, despite loss at Supreme Court 

Following a major Supreme Court defeat earlier this summer, President Donald Trump has initiated a second attempt to curtail birthright…

Colorado’s Data Center Quandary: AI Ambition Collides with Local Autonomy 

Across the high plains and mountainous expanses of Colorado, a quiet war of attrition is playing out at the intersection…

Colorado Democrats begin general election with big cash advantages over GOP rivals

Phil Weiser, the Democratic candidate for governor, raises almost half a million dollars since primary election, while Republican opponent Victor…

Denver strengthens departing-employee payout process

The Department of Finance has strengthened processes to ensure it pays out former city employees promptly and accurately for all…

Supreme Court to weigh in on case over rights of immigrants in ‘prolonged’ ICE detention

The Supreme Court recently agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether some immigrants with criminal records can be…

Trump administration accelerates plans to restrict voting by mail in states

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30 and plans to…

Colorado passes landmark police reform bill in the wake of 2020 George Floyd protests

The Colorado General Assembly took the unprecedented step of suspending its work on March 14, 2020, pausing in the middle…

Colorado Unions groan as Gov.Polis vetoes bill meant to make organizing easier

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has for the second time vetoed a bill that would have eliminated a unique second election…

Colorado governor signs executive order banning carbonated drinks at state functions

Gov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the state from buying soda and other sugary drinks for official state functions, part of…

Housing Stability does little to fix known shelter oversight issues

Timothy M. O’Brien, Auditor for the City and County of Denver The Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how…