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81-year-old angler angered by Colorado Supreme Court ruling vows new fight for freedom to wade

The fight for public freedom to wade in Colorado rivers is getting gnarlier, with fishermen mulling civil disobedience, following a high court ruling this month that, if judges stand by it on Friday, bolsters the state’s position that riverbeds can be private property.

The Denver Post · Jul 5, 2023

Designer in Supreme Court ruling cited client who denies making wedding site request

A Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday could refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her.

WEKU · Jul 1, 2023

Web designer in Supreme Court gay rights ruling cited client who denies making wedding site request

A Colorado web designer who the U.S. Supreme Court ruled could refuse to make a wedding website for gay couples had cited a request from a man who says he never asked to work with her

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Colorado same-sex discrimination case

Littleton's Lorie Smith, 38, objects to Colorado's Anti-Discrimination Act, saying it violates her free speech rights.

Axios · Dec 5, 2022

Colorado continues to lean toward Democrats, new poll shows

DENVER — A new poll by a left-leaning group indicates Colorado Democrats have comfortable leads in several statewide races heading into Election Day, as the party looks to buck historical midterm voting trends.

The Denver Post · Oct 20, 2022

Judge: Amended McClain autopsy can be released if redacted

A Colorado judge has partially granted a request by news organizations to release an amended autopsy report for Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after a 2019 encounter with police

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

'We needed a deal yesterday': Deadline passes without deal to save Colorado River. What now?

Trillions of gallons of water must be saved from the drying Colorado River to avoid the worst-case scenario brought on by drought, climate change and overuse, federal officials announced earlier this summer, setting a deadline for Aug. 15.

The Denver Post · Aug 22, 2022

Boebert probed over "ill-gotten funds"

Group that helped defeat Madison Cawthorn alleges Boebert used bogus campaign reimbursements to pay off tax liens

Salon · Jun 9, 2022

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s mileage reimbursements under investigation, Colorado officials say

DENVER — Colorado officials are investigating whether conservative U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert broke any laws by cashing in on large amounts of mileage reimbursements from her own campaign.

The Denver Post · Jun 8, 2022

Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill's tax burden - Roll Call

As top Senate Democrats finalize their plan for making marijuana legal nationwide, industry and advocacy groups are urging a lower tax rate.

Roll Call · Feb 25, 2022