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Colorado's special session comes to dramatic end with collapse of AI deal, tense moments between House leaders
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 27, 2025
DENVER — After six days, the Colorado legislature’s special session came to a dramatic end Tuesday. Lawmakers gave final approval to their last batch of bills aimed at addressing the $783 million budget gap, as well as legislation to soften the...
Colorado legislators wrap up special session to plug $800 million budget deficit
The Gazette - Colorado
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Colorado's legislators on Tuesday wrapped up their work following a special session that sought to plug an $800 million budget deficit. They adopted a slew of tax measures intended to shore up state revenue and confirmed the governor's authority...
Ciscomani relaunches bipartisan caucus focused on preserving access to colorado river water
Tucson Standard - Arizona
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August 26, 2025
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.govJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.gov Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona's 6th...
Where to get a Labubu in Colorado
CBS 4 - Colorado
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If you haven't heard, Labubus are the latest craze in viral toys and celebrity accessory, with some shoppers flying miles to get their hands on one. The monster keychain plush doll has brought crowds to the toy stores in Colorado that can get...
Tech group lauds move to delay new AI regulation in Colorado
The Gazette - Colorado
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A technology trade group on Tuesday lauded a move by the Colorado Senate to delay the implementation of new artificial intelligence regulations originally set to take effect early next year. Under the proposal approved by senators yesterday, the...
CDOT works to finish construction on popular ski road before snow starts to fall
CBS 4 - Colorado
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August 26, 2025 / 9:27 PM MDT / CBS Colorado CDOT crews race to improve road in Empire before ski season begins CDOT crews race to improve road in Empire before ski season begins 02:04 Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation are...
California Senate committee to consider streamlining geothermal energy projects
Northern California Public Media - California
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Headed for the Senate Appropriations Committee this week are two State Assembly bills that could spell out a big win for California geothermal energy projects.While the proposed legislation is not without opposition, the passage of Assembly Bills...
Ushering in a new era: Sunlight Mountain Resort new lift construction project is ‘on track’
Post Independent - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
As Labor Day nears and cooler mornings settle in, anticipation is building for powder days at Sunlight Mountain Resort. For the first time in more than 50 years, the familiar two-seat Segundo chairlift will not greet skiers on opening day of the...
Colorado River talks stall as low water, rising heat force urgent reckoning
Environmental Health News
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August 26, 2025
Federal officials warn of power loss at Lake Powell as water levels continue to fall and states struggle to reach agreement on a new Colorado River allocation formula. Allen Best reports for Colorado Newsline. In short: The Bureau of Reclamation’s...
Even on a rough construction site, honeybees figure it out
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Inside a hive, honeybees are talented construction workers — industrious, collaborative and a little bit mysterious. A new study, published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Biology, sheds more light on how they work together to make honeycomb, even...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife ends search for wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County
Post Independent - Colorado
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is ending its search for an uncollared wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County after an unsuccessful attempt at killing the animal, according to a news release sent by the agency on Tuesday. The state wildlife...
With surging health insurance costs set to hit western Colorado hardest, Democrats approve a plan to mitigate coverage losses
Vail Daily - Colorado
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Coloradans who shop for their own health care rather than receive it through their job are set to face steep price hikes next year if federal subsidies lapse. In a bid to mitigate some of the price increases and potential loss of coverage, state...
Colorado Football 2025 Season Preview: Safeties
Ralphie Report - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for their August 29 season opener against Georgia Tech, the safety position represents one of the most intriguing question marks on the roster. After losing key contributors Shilo Sanders and Cam Silmon-Craig, the...
One-on-one with Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet
Vail Daily - Colorado
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During his third term representing Colorado at the United States Capitol, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet said the two most prominent issues brought forward by constituents are the growing lack of affordability and worries about the political chaos...
No, Colorado’s New Wildlife Overpass Isn’t the World’s Largest. But It
5280 Magazine - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. On a steamy August morning, standing atop a small hill just west of I-25 between Castle Rock and Monument, Chuck Attardo surveys the enormous bridge he’s...
Colorado AI Regulations May Not Survive Special Session
Government Technology
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August 26, 2025
(TNS) — Colorado’s first-in-the-nation regulations on artificial intelligence may have to wait longer if the legislature approves a proposal advanced by the state Senate on Monday. In a dramatic shift from Sunday night, when a deal on revamped...
This Colorado science teacher wants students to understand how food gets to the dinner table
Chalkbeat
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How do teachers captivate their students? Here, in a feature we call How I Teach, we ask great educators how they approach their jobs. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from...
Colorado mascot retiring due to 'an indifference to running'
USA Today
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One of the most famous pregame traditions in college football is going to have a new star at the center of the spectacle this season. Or, to be more specific, a new buffalo. Colorado’s live buffalo mascot, Ralphie VI, will be retiring after four...
Colorado's defense ready to compete as Big 12 dark horse
Sporting News
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August 26, 2025
If you’ve been following along, you already know we took a deep dive into the Colorado offense. Now it’s time to flip the field and talk defense. Colorado enters 2025 with Robert Livingston in his second year as defensive coordinator after his...
Colorado Drops from 8th to 15th on Hardest-Working States List
94 KIX Country - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
We all know that Colorado residents work hard. Here in Colorado, we like to play hard, too. Colorado is home to a lot of different industries and workforces, but overall, it is fair to assume that most of us work hard. How Hard Do Colorado...