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Your daily Colorado politics update for Friday, December 20
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Friday, December 20, 2024

The Latest: Time is running short to avert a government shutdown after funding bill is rejected

A day before a potential government shutdown, the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands.

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Denver, VA officials mark end of push to move nearly all homeless veterans indoors

Mayor Mike Johnston, federal officials say partners have secured shelter for all who want it.

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State economic forecasts paint slightly rosier budget picture — but next year’s deficit is still dire

Colorado’s projected budget hole may not be quite as deep as originally projected, but economic forecasters warned Thursday that the state was still in for a difficult 2025.

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House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared determined to reassess, before Friday’s midnight deadline.

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Denver City Council could join Lakewood in clamping down on gas stations in 2025, despite industry pushback

The Denver Planning Board voted 5-0 on Wednesday to recommend a proposed package of new restrictions on gas stations to the council.

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Why one Colorado county — alone among large communities — has seen a steady drop in its suicide rate over five years

Since 2019, Larimer County in northern Colorado has shown what appears to be a steady, sustained drop in its raw suicide rate.

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House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says

It’s a stunning turnaround for the often secretive panel of five Republicans and five Democrats.

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Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

What, exactly, Trump will do when he takes office on Jan. 20 is unclear.

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Judge tosses Douglas County’s lawsuit challenging state immigration laws restricting cooperation

A Denver judge this week dismissed a lawsuit filed by Douglas County — and supported by five other Colorado counties — that challenged state laws limiting local law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities on immigration matters.

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Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading