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Your daily Colorado politics update for Tuesday, August 19
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Denver’s layoffs of 171 employees — and elimination of vacant positions — helps cut budget gap in half

The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid through the general fund.

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Denver voters to decide ballot measure changing how at-large City Council members are elected

The proposal, if approved by voters, would create “At-Large A” and “At-Large B” ballot races, requiring candidates in each race to secure a majority to win, rather than a plurality.

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Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn’t give him that power

The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.

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20 states and DC sue DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds

Advocates emphasize the need to protect victims regardless of immigration status.

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Were you laid off by the city of Denver? Tell us about your experience.

The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.

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Newsmax to pay $67M to Denver’s Dominion Voting Systems to settle defamation case over 2020 election claims

Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis ruled earlier that Newsmax did indeed defame Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems by airing false information about the company and its equipment.

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FDA’s new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views

Former agency officials worry the meetings are skirting federal rules.