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Budget cuts could be imminent for “phantom students” in Colorado
Plus: Colorado GOP leaders propose a new round of bylaw changes. Phil Weiser’s fundraiser. Capitol action ramps up.
These are the guns targeted by proposed Colorado ban
Plus: Dems want to nix fees for renters, child care help frozen, lawyers training to fight deportations, King Soopers union strike vote and more
Which guns would be affected by Colorado’s proposed ban on semiautomatic weapons with detachable magazines
The Colorado Sun analyzed Senate Bill 3 to parse out the semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols that couldn’t be manufactured, sold or purchased if the measure becomes law. The legislation would not affect possession.
With Biden-era consumer protections in jeopardy, Colorado Democrats look to crack down on rental housing fees
The effort got a boost last week from a top Federal Trade Commission official, who sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis urging the state to target so-called “junk fees”
Colorado lawyers line up to fight Trump’s deportation plans
About 100 attorneys who don’t practice immigration law were trained in the last week to represent immigrants pro bono

Inside the very slow (and very intentional) reopening of an iconic Denver restaurant
"It takes a downfall, it takes a lot of time, it takes a lot of money and takes a lot of sacrifice."
‘We are a hearty people’: Hundreds attend Denver Marade in near-zero temperatures
The cold did not stop the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from going ahead.
They arrived in Denver’s immigration wave. Here’s how they’re preparing for the next four years
Venezuelan asylum seekers were at the center of the presidential campaign. Colorado’s long court backlogs could buy them time.
In D.C., Mayor Johnston says he’s waiting to see what Trump really does on immigration
Johnston is in the U.S. capitol this weekend for a meeting of mayors.
Why this former kindergarten teacher is opening a romance bookstore (with a twist)
The Spicy Librarian is opening in the RiNo Arts District. The romance bookstore is part of a growing trend.

Colorado turns 150 next year, and the state’s already gearing up to celebrate
Those planning for the sesquicentennial say commemorations won't ignore the harder parts of Colorado's history.
Colorado warms ups this week after frigid holiday weekend, but more snow expected
By this afternoon, temperatures in the Denver metro will be around the low to mid-30s, with some areas nearing 40 degrees.
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons include at least 20 Coloradans. Here’s what they did
They pushed through barriers and used makeshift weapons to try to break through police lines. They punched officers and dragged them into violent crowds.
Lawmakers can’t carry guns in the state Capitol anymore. Enforcement is on the honor system
Backers see it as a reasonable measure in a building where tempers can often get hot, while opponents argue the ban ignores the threats lawmakers face.
At this Denver school, social and emotional learning aren’t an afterthought, they’re central to student success
AUL Denver incorporates high school redesign that recognizes that strong, positive relationships between educators and students are necessary for students to succeed.

The Goethe Bicentennial and reverence for life
"I have great confidence in the incalculable forces of the spirit. The future depends on it. If these spiritual forces are brought into play, the world’s future will be improved. Behind materialism it is often possible to discover great spiritual forces at work. And behind spirituality an element of materialism also exists." The post The Goethe Bicentennial and reverence for life appeared first on Aspen Journalism.
Aspenites call for restoring humanistic values
A new and growing movement launched in September by a handful of community thought leaders is seeking to revive the foundational values of Aspen. They are reaching back 75 years to the lofty moral tone that Albert Schweitzer brought here when he honored another moralistic avatar: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The post Aspenites call for restoring humanistic values appeared first on Aspen Journalism.

After months of deportation rhetoric, Trump’s first hours in office put Aurora on edge
A potent blend of viral video clips, wild exaggerations and outright lies brewed by supporters of restrictionist immigration policy have made a Denver suburb an unlikely potential stage for the launch of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Trump was sworn into office for his second term on Monday, promising during his inaugural speech in
Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse
This commentary originally appeared on The Conversation. The decision by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to end its fact-checking program and otherwise reduce content moderation raises the question of what content on those social media platforms will look like going forward. One worrisome possibility is that the change could open the floodgates
Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, erases actions on LGBTQ+ equality
WASHINGTON — Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time. Trump scrawled his signature on nearly 10 portfolio-bound documents at a

How communities, officials and developers can work together on renewable energy development
Researcher Katherine Hoff explains how negotiation and dialogue can smooth the energy transition. The post How communities, officials and developers can work together on renewable energy development appeared first on High Country News.
The beautiful and awful Butte, Montana
The indelible history of mining poisons a town yet extracts something new. The post The beautiful and awful Butte, Montana appeared first on High Country News.
The American Climate Corps fades away
After just 8 months, Biden’s green jobs program shut down before Trump took office. What did it do? The post The American Climate Corps fades away appeared first on High Country News.

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