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Interesting news: the League of Women Voters in Arkansas is launching a ballot measure... to protect ballot measure. arkansasadvocate.com/2025/07/07/a...
Why? The Arkansas GOP unleashed a torrent of new rules that are meant to shut the door on direct democracy.
boltsmag.org/new-rules-fr...
Why? The Arkansas GOP unleashed a torrent of new rules that are meant to shut the door on direct democracy.
boltsmag.org/new-rules-fr...
“It Just Feels Like Death”: Barrage of New Rules Target Arkansas Ballot Initiatives - Bolts
It’s a familiar sight in Arkansas: Canvassers stop passersby in front of a local grocery store or town library and ask them if they’d be willing to sign a petition... Read More
boltsmag.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Interesting news: the League of Women Voters in Arkansas is launching a ballot measure... to protect ballot measure. arkansasadvocate.com/2025/07/07/a...
Why? The Arkansas GOP unleashed a torrent of new rules that are meant to shut the door on direct democracy.
boltsmag.org/new-rules-fr...
Why? The Arkansas GOP unleashed a torrent of new rules that are meant to shut the door on direct democracy.
boltsmag.org/new-rules-fr...
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A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
FEMA will no longer go door-to-door to assist disaster victims
The move, says one agency worker, will “severely hamper our ability to reach vulnerable people.”
www.motherjones.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ended temporary protections Monday for nationals from Nicaragua and Honduras, opening up roughly 76,000 people to deportations by early September.
Trump administration ends protected status for Honduras, Nicaragua | Colorado Newsline
The move is the latest effort by the Trump administration to wind down legal statuses amid a pledge to carry out mass deportations.
coloradonewsline.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ended temporary protections Monday for nationals from Nicaragua and Honduras, opening up roughly 76,000 people to deportations by early September.
This is wonderful news for my beloved Votebeat. Carrie was my trusted leadership partner and proved from the beginning she has what it takes to lead this extraordinary team to continued success. I'm excited to see these journalists thrive under her leadership. Congrats, @levinecarrie.bsky.social !
Some personal news: I'm now editor-in-chief of @votebeat.org
I'm incredibly proud of our excellent team's objective, nonpartisan coverage of elections and voting, which has never been more essential. I'm honored to work with our staff every day.
I'm incredibly proud of our excellent team's objective, nonpartisan coverage of elections and voting, which has never been more essential. I'm honored to work with our staff every day.
May 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is wonderful news for my beloved Votebeat. Carrie was my trusted leadership partner and proved from the beginning she has what it takes to lead this extraordinary team to continued success. I'm excited to see these journalists thrive under her leadership. Congrats, @levinecarrie.bsky.social !
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Vermont hospitals are charging more than five times the average sales price for outpatient drugs — the highest markup in the nation by a wide margin. Lawmakers are seeking to cap those prices.
‘How is this not price-gouging?’: Hospital drug markups spark legislation, anger - VTDigger
Vermont hospitals are charging more than five times the average sales price for outpatient drugs — the highest markup in the nation by a wide margin. Lawmakers are seeking to cap those prices.
vtdigger.org
May 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Vermont hospitals are charging more than five times the average sales price for outpatient drugs — the highest markup in the nation by a wide margin. Lawmakers are seeking to cap those prices.
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National Public Radio and three Colorado member stations, including CPR, sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
NPR sues over Trump order cutting off its funding, citing First Amendment | Colorado Newsline
NPR and three Colorado stations sued the Trump administration, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding.
coloradonewsline.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
National Public Radio and three Colorado member stations, including CPR, sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
Every journalist should listen to this fascinating look at the drastic pivot by legal thinkers and policymakers on the jurisprudence of Times v Sullivan, the landmark press-freedom case that has protected us for 60 years. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...
Freedom of the press is great, until you're the target
Podcast Episode · Question Everything with Brian Reed · 04/24/2025 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Every journalist should listen to this fascinating look at the drastic pivot by legal thinkers and policymakers on the jurisprudence of Times v Sullivan, the landmark press-freedom case that has protected us for 60 years. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...
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Revise, delay or implement? The standoff over Colorado’s artificial intelligence discrimination law
Revise, delay or implement? The standoff over Colorado’s artificial intelligence discrimination law
Business and industry groups have been begging for a delay. They say the law as it stands is unworkable — they’re urging Colorado’s lawmakers to give all sides more time to try to find a compromise.
coloradosun.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Revise, delay or implement? The standoff over Colorado’s artificial intelligence discrimination law
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“New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election” electionlawblog.org?p=149947
"New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election" #ELB
AP: Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage and America’s expanding role in international affairs. Beginning next school year, they ...
electionlawblog.org
May 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election” electionlawblog.org?p=149947
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CBS News President Wendy McMahon says she's resigning because "the company and I do not agree on the path forward." CBS' parent company is trying to settle a lawsuit with President Trump.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
President of CBS News resigns as Trump lawsuit hovers over network
CBS News President Wendy McMahon says she's resigning because "the company and I do not agree on the path forward." CBS' parent company is trying to settle a lawsuit with President Trump.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
CBS News President Wendy McMahon says she's resigning because "the company and I do not agree on the path forward." CBS' parent company is trying to settle a lawsuit with President Trump.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
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Colorado’s 2025 legislative session exposed some sharp fault lines within the Democratic Party when it comes to labor issues. Here are the major labor bills that lawmakers enacted before adjourning their regular legislative session on May 7.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
These bills on labor issues passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025 | Colorado Newsline
Colorado's 2025 legislative session exposed some sharp fault lines within the Democratic Party when it comes to labor issues.
coloradonewsline.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Colorado’s 2025 legislative session exposed some sharp fault lines within the Democratic Party when it comes to labor issues. Here are the major labor bills that lawmakers enacted before adjourning their regular legislative session on May 7.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
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Jared Polis will withhold state grants to Colorado cities, counties that don’t comply with new housing laws
Jared Polis will withhold state grants to Colorado cities, counties that don’t comply with new housing laws
The governor issued an executive order Friday requiring local governments to show they’re enacting policies to encourage more housing in order to qualify for transportation and energy funds.
coloradosun.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Jared Polis will withhold state grants to Colorado cities, counties that don’t comply with new housing laws
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Today, I’m launching Point C.
For over a decade, I’ve helped leaders clarify vision, build cultures of innovation, and pitch ideas for buy-in. Now, I’m focusing that work more intentionally — helping leaders move toward their next concrete destination — their Point C.
pointc.co/pointc/
For over a decade, I’ve helped leaders clarify vision, build cultures of innovation, and pitch ideas for buy-in. Now, I’m focusing that work more intentionally — helping leaders move toward their next concrete destination — their Point C.
pointc.co/pointc/
Point C
The concrete vision for your next destination on your journey towards your big goal
pointc.co
May 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today, I’m launching Point C.
For over a decade, I’ve helped leaders clarify vision, build cultures of innovation, and pitch ideas for buy-in. Now, I’m focusing that work more intentionally — helping leaders move toward their next concrete destination — their Point C.
pointc.co/pointc/
For over a decade, I’ve helped leaders clarify vision, build cultures of innovation, and pitch ideas for buy-in. Now, I’m focusing that work more intentionally — helping leaders move toward their next concrete destination — their Point C.
pointc.co/pointc/
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As of this week, Colorado has joined 20 lawsuits over Trump administration policies. @lindseytoomer.bsky.social's updated story on legal actions from the state's attorney general has all the details.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Here are the legal actions Colorado has taken against Trump administration | Colorado Newsline
Colorado has joined several legal actions challenging executive orders and other policies implemented by the Trump administration.
coloradonewsline.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
As of this week, Colorado has joined 20 lawsuits over Trump administration policies. @lindseytoomer.bsky.social's updated story on legal actions from the state's attorney general has all the details.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
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Denver is starting to see results from COVID-era investments in housing for people who are homeless
Denver is starting to see results from COVID-era investments in housing for people who are homeless
In the span of about two weeks, the metro area is celebrating “ready-to-work” housing in Englewood, a family hotel on Colfax, and an affordable apartment complex in southwest Denver
coloradosun.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Denver is starting to see results from COVID-era investments in housing for people who are homeless
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The National Trust for Local News on Tuesday announced a restructuring of its Colorado operations — known as Colorado Community Media — that centers on a partnership with Times Media Group.
coloradosun.com/2025/05/13/n...
coloradosun.com/2025/05/13/n...
National Trust for Local News sheds Colorado papers, will continue to operate printing press
Colorado Community Media's Trust Press will keep printing papers as Arizona-based Times Media Group acquires 21 titles, retains employees
coloradosun.com
May 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The National Trust for Local News on Tuesday announced a restructuring of its Colorado operations — known as Colorado Community Media — that centers on a partnership with Times Media Group.
coloradosun.com/2025/05/13/n...
coloradosun.com/2025/05/13/n...
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Friday’s decision comes in a lawsuit brought by the news organization seeking materials related to the arrest more than a year ago of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos on a drunken driving charge.
Vermont judge rules in VTDigger’s favor, orders release of police video and audio of prosecutor’s arrest - VTDigger
Friday’s decision comes in a lawsuit brought by the news organization seeking materials related to the arrest more than a year ago of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos on a drunken driving cha...
vtdigger.org
May 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Friday’s decision comes in a lawsuit brought by the news organization seeking materials related to the arrest more than a year ago of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos on a drunken driving charge.
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Housing advocates say a cap on the amount of state tax revenue set aside for the new CHIP program would severely limit the number of homes that could be built with its help, among concerns about other restrictions.
This year’s main Vermont housing policy gets mired in legislative disagreement - VTDigger
Housing advocates say a cap on the amount of state tax revenue set aside for the new CHIP program would severely limit the number of homes that could be built with its help, among concerns about other...
vtdigger.org
May 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Housing advocates say a cap on the amount of state tax revenue set aside for the new CHIP program would severely limit the number of homes that could be built with its help, among concerns about other restrictions.
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“Today, as an adult, I am still working on the side effects,” said one former altar boy at a Wednesday hearing on past clergy misconduct in the state’s largest religious denomination.
A new wave of Vermont Catholic abuse claimants has its day in court - VTDigger
“Today, as an adult, I am still working on the side effects,” said one former altar boy at a Wednesday hearing on past clergy misconduct in the state’s largest religious denomination.
vtdigger.org
May 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“Today, as an adult, I am still working on the side effects,” said one former altar boy at a Wednesday hearing on past clergy misconduct in the state’s largest religious denomination.
It’s nice not to have to go into an office, but an office is a much better place to spill your coffee 2-3 times a week.
May 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It’s nice not to have to go into an office, but an office is a much better place to spill your coffee 2-3 times a week.