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New federal plan sets short-term rules for Colorado River management
Marianne Goodland | marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
After years of stalled negotiations among the seven states that rely on the Colorado River, the Department of the Interior on Friday released its own plan …
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Democrat Jessica Killin’s internal poll shows dead heat with U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th CD
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The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
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Colorado is spared mandatory cuts under federal Colorado River proposal
The Associated Press | the-associated-press@coloradopolitics.com
Federal biotech commission examines Colorado’s role in critical minerals production
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2026 Elections
Republican Victor Marx taps George Markert as his lieutenant governor pick in Colorado’s gubernatorial race
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Courts
Misconduct complaints from ex-Colorado judicial discipline director dismissed against federal judges
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
First-ever Red Rocks naturalization ceremony draws most diverse group of new citizens
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Jeffco taxpayers could be on the hook for a possible child sex assault settlement
Matt Kyle | matt.kyle@denvergazette.com
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Colorado Politics Calendar July 27-Aug. 2
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CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county…
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