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Your daily Colorado politics update for Monday, June 23
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Monday, June 23, 2025

How Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist gray wolves would affect Colorado’s wolf reintroduction

“This is for our farmers and ranchers who are working hard to feed America and other parts of the world,” Boebert said.

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Colorado attempts crackdown on ‘claims sharks’ for veterans benefits amid national debate over industry

“They’re essentially trying to steal veterans’ benefits from veterans.”

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Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn’t the goal

The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites as U.S. officials assessed Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the threat of retaliation against American interests.

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Medicaid cuts in Trump tax bill could close 6 rural hospitals in Colorado, report warns

The hospitals are spread across the state, including three on the Western Slope, one in the San Luis Valley and two on the Eastern Plains.

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Colorado universities brace for plunge in international students due to fears sparked by Trump policies

More than 10,360 international students attended colleges and universities in Colorado during the 2023-2024 school year.

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Watch: Trump addresses nation after U.S. military strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran.

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US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites

It was not clear whether the U.S. would continue attacking Iran alongside its ally Israel.

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Fundraiser organizers send $6,000 to CBI to urge faster action on rape kit backlog

A fundraiser organized to protest Colorado’s 568-day backlog for processing sexual assault forensic exams resulted in a $6,000 award to the state this week to urge faster action.

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Activist sues Aurora over City Council’s decision to end public comment at meetings over recurring protests

An activist and frequent protester at Aurora City Council meetings has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming her First Amendment rights are being violated by a recent decision to end public comment.

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