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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Colorado House attempts late-night move to delay AI regulations, but effort fails

House Democrats’ 11th hour move Tuesday night tried to resurrect a dead-and-buried plan to delay Colorado’s artificial intelligence regulations. But a filibuster by a fellow Democrat sunk the attempt.

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Denver rejects $25 million asphalt contract with Suncor because of refinery’s pollution

Now, city staff is working to shift the asphalt contract to another company, even though city finance rules require the council to do business with the lowest bidder.

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Denver weighs significant raises for Mayor Mike Johnston’s appointees amid tough budget projections

The largest adjustment would be for the city’s chief financial officer, who would receive an additional $80,796 annually, or a nearly 44% increase

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Colorado transgender protections bill, after difficult journey through Capitol, is heading to Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado lawmakers passed much-amended legislation that would provide new antidiscrimination protections to transgender Coloradans on Tuesday, overcoming late roadblocks to send the measure to Gov. Jared Polis.

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Federal judge grants injunction, indefinitely bars Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act in Colorado

U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney also granted a request from the American Civil Liberties Union to turn the civil case into a class-action lawsuit.

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Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

The policy presumptively disqualifies transgender people from military service.

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Live updates: Colorado lawmakers pass trans rights, pro-labor legislation; Senate advances ride-hailing bill

On the penultimate day of the Colorado legislative session, tense policy debates are still winding their way through the House and Senate. Our reporters are providing updates on the action in the Capitol.

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US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

The latest jump arrived as trade wars deepened abroad.

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Aurora approves deal to prevent drone incursions over Buckley Space Force Base

Aurora’s elected officials on Monday night agreed to have the city’s police force coordinate with the U.S. military and the FBI to prevent drone operators from flying unmanned aircraft systems over Buckley Space Force Base.

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What’s in Trump’s big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit ‘bumps’