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Denver City Council voted against a resolution Monday that would have allowed Key Lime Air to lease ground space at Denver International Airport over concerns about the airline’s immigration enforcement flights in recent months.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
ICE flights cited in Denver's denial of Key Lime airport lease | Colorado Newsline
Denver City Council voted against a resolution that would have allowed Key Lime Air to lease ground space at Denver International Airport.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Denver City Council voted against a resolution Monday that would have allowed Key Lime Air to lease ground space at Denver International Airport over concerns about the airline’s immigration enforcement flights in recent months.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Arrests in the United States have fallen to levels not seen in decades, according to a new report that reconstructs national arrest trends in the absence of federal data.
By @amandavhernan.bsky.social @stateline.org
By @amandavhernan.bsky.social @stateline.org
Arrests nationwide have fallen to historic lows, report finds | Colorado Newsline
Arrests in the U.S. have fallen to levels not seen in decades, according to a new report that reconstructs national arrest trends.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Arrests in the United States have fallen to levels not seen in decades, according to a new report that reconstructs national arrest trends in the absence of federal data.
By @amandavhernan.bsky.social @stateline.org
By @amandavhernan.bsky.social @stateline.org
U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday evening they hope will help curb rising costs, though the measure doesn’t have the level of Democratic support needed to get through the Senate.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year | Colorado Newsline
U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday they hope will help curb rising costs, though its fate in the Senate is doubtful .
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December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday evening they hope will help curb rising costs, though the measure doesn’t have the level of Democratic support needed to get through the Senate.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them. Trump in his executive order challenging state-level AI regulations singled out Colorado.
By @maddyfitz.bsky.social @stateline.org
By @maddyfitz.bsky.social @stateline.org
States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them | Colorado Newsline
State lawmakers of both parties say they plan to keep passing laws regulating artificial intelligence despite Trump’s efforts to stop them.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them. Trump in his executive order challenging state-level AI regulations singled out Colorado.
By @maddyfitz.bsky.social @stateline.org
By @maddyfitz.bsky.social @stateline.org
Newsline obtained what Tina Peters' lawyer says is her signed pardon from President Donald Trump.
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Newsline obtained what Tina Peters' lawyer says is her signed pardon from President Donald Trump.
UPDATED to reflect that Tina Peters' lawyer shared with Newsline a pardon document for Peters signed by President Donald Trump.
NEW: President Donald Trump’s pardon of Tina Peters applies to her state criminal case in Colorado, Peter Ticktin, her Florida-based attorney, said, adding that he expects to receive signed pardon documents from the U.S. pardon attorney as soon as today.
Trump's Tina Peters pardon applies to state charges, her lawyer claims | Colorado Newsline
President Donald Trump's pardon of Tina Peters applies to her state criminal case, Peter Ticktin, her Florida-based attorney, said Friday.
coloradonewsline.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
UPDATED to reflect that Tina Peters' lawyer shared with Newsline a pardon document for Peters signed by President Donald Trump.
NEW: President Donald Trump’s pardon of Tina Peters applies to her state criminal case in Colorado, Peter Ticktin, her Florida-based attorney, said, adding that he expects to receive signed pardon documents from the U.S. pardon attorney as soon as today.
Trump's Tina Peters pardon applies to state charges, her lawyer claims | Colorado Newsline
President Donald Trump's pardon of Tina Peters applies to her state criminal case, Peter Ticktin, her Florida-based attorney, said Friday.
coloradonewsline.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump’s pardon of Tina Peters applies to her state criminal case in Colorado, Peter Ticktin, her Florida-based attorney, said, adding that he expects to receive signed pardon documents from the U.S. pardon attorney as soon as today.
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Thursday over her refusal to hand over unredacted voter registration information.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Trump administration sues Colorado secretary of state over voter data request | Colorado Newsline
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold over her refusal to hand over sensitive voter files.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Thursday over her refusal to hand over unredacted voter registration information.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Commentary: Data centers are not going away; they are the backbone of the growing digital economy. But without effective policy, we risk letting the industry set the terms. Colorado can lead nationally by pursuing these principles.
By @laurengifford.bsky.social
By @laurengifford.bsky.social
What data centers really mean for Colorado’s future | Colorado Newsline
Data centers are reshaping Colorado’s environmental and economic landscape, and we need smart, transparent policy to guide that growth.
coloradonewsline.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Commentary: Data centers are not going away; they are the backbone of the growing digital economy. But without effective policy, we risk letting the industry set the terms. Colorado can lead nationally by pursuing these principles.
By @laurengifford.bsky.social
By @laurengifford.bsky.social
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Colorado Newsline readers knew a Trump attempt to pardon Tina Peters was coming more than a week ago, when it was first to report that her lawyer applied for a pardon, despite it being legally implausible. Here's a look back at Newsline's pardon coverage.
Colorado Newsline readers knew a Trump attempt to pardon Tina Peters was coming more than a week ago, when it was first to report that her lawyer applied for a pardon, despite it being legally implausible. Here's a look back at Newsline's pardon coverage.
December 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Colorado Newsline readers knew a Trump attempt to pardon Tina Peters was coming more than a week ago, when it was first to report that her lawyer applied for a pardon, despite it being legally implausible. Here's a look back at Newsline's pardon coverage.
Colorado Newsline readers knew a Trump attempt to pardon Tina Peters was coming more than a week ago, when it was first to report that her lawyer applied for a pardon, despite it being legally implausible. Here's a look back at Newsline's pardon coverage.
Trump claims he’s pardoning Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk
Trump claims he's pardoning Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk | Colorado Newsline
Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who is serving a Colorado prison sentence.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Trump claims he’s pardoning Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk
Trump signs order intended to block states from regulating AI
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
Trump signs order intended to block states from regulating AI | Colorado Newsline
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night that aims to preempt states from enacting rules governing artificial intelligence.
coloradonewsline.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Trump signs order intended to block states from regulating AI
By @fischler.bsky.social
By @fischler.bsky.social
BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who is serving a Colorado prison sentence for her role in breaching the security of her own election equipment. Legal experts view the prospect of a pardon for Peters as legally implausible.
Trump claims he's pardoning Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk | Colorado Newsline
Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who is serving a Colorado prison sentence.
coloradonewsline.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who is serving a Colorado prison sentence for her role in breaching the security of her own election equipment. Legal experts view the prospect of a pardon for Peters as legally implausible.
A large share of unaffiliated Colorado voters do not trust the Democratic or Republican political parties, according to results from a recent poll.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
Unaffiliated Colorado voters want both parties to become more moderate, poll finds | Colorado Newsline
A recent poll backed by the multimillionaire businessman Kent Thiry examined the attitudes and opinions of unaffiliated voters in Colorado.
coloradonewsline.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A large share of unaffiliated Colorado voters do not trust the Democratic or Republican political parties, according to results from a recent poll.
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
By @sarawilson.bsky.social
The U.S. Senate in long-anticipated votes failed to advance legislation Thursday that would have addressed the rising cost of health insurance, leaving lawmakers deadlocked on how to curb a surge in premiums expected next year.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
US Senate hits stalemate on solution to spiraling health insurance costs | Colorado Newsline
The Senate in long-anticipated votes failed to advance legislation Thursday that would have addressed the rising cost of health insurance.
coloradonewsline.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The U.S. Senate in long-anticipated votes failed to advance legislation Thursday that would have addressed the rising cost of health insurance, leaving lawmakers deadlocked on how to curb a surge in premiums expected next year.
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
A federal judge in Maryland Thursday ordered the Trump administration to “immediately” release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, but it’s unclear if the Department of Homeland Security will follow the judicial order.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Trump administration disputes court order for release of Abrego Garcia from ICE custody | Colorado Newsline
A federal judge in Maryland Thursday ordered the Trump administration to “immediately” release Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
coloradonewsline.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A federal judge in Maryland Thursday ordered the Trump administration to “immediately” release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, but it’s unclear if the Department of Homeland Security will follow the judicial order.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On Tuesday, Colorado Gives Day, our supporters helped us get much closer to our end-of-year fundraising goal. We are very grateful.
There's still a ways to go. Support independent journalism for Colorado.👇
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Commentary: Democrats in the Trump era have learned the hard way that zombie establishment leadership is no match for an authoritarian takeover. Julie Gonzales' U.S. Senate candidacy in Colorado is part of the backlash.
A No Kings primary challenge emerges in Colorado | Colorado Newsline
Colorado state Sen. Julie Gonzales is among candidates nationally who are riding a wave of rage over administration behavior.
coloradonewsline.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Commentary: Democrats in the Trump era have learned the hard way that zombie establishment leadership is no match for an authoritarian takeover. Julie Gonzales' U.S. Senate candidacy in Colorado is part of the backlash.
US House GOP promises vote on reducing health care premiums, but few specifics disclosed
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
US House GOP promises vote on reducing health care premiums, but few specifics disclosed | Colorado Newsline
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson committed Wednesday to hold a vote next week on bills that he said would lower health insurance premiums.
coloradonewsline.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
US House GOP promises vote on reducing health care premiums, but few specifics disclosed
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social
A public lands advocacy group sued the Trump administration in federal court Wednesday over the inclusion of President Donald Trump’s face on the forthcoming National Park annual pass.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Public lands group files suit over new national park pass that features Trump | Colorado Newsline
A public lands advocacy group sued the Trump administration over the inclusion of Trump’s face on the forthcoming National Park annual pass.
coloradonewsline.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A public lands advocacy group sued the Trump administration in federal court Wednesday over the inclusion of President Donald Trump’s face on the forthcoming National Park annual pass.
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Colorado health officials continue to recommend universal hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after the Trump administration changed a policy that has been an accepted standard for more than 30 years.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Colorado still recommends universal hepatitis B vaccinations following CDC change | Colorado Newsline
Colorado health officials still recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after the Trump administration changed federal guidance.
coloradonewsline.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Colorado health officials continue to recommend universal hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after the Trump administration changed a policy that has been an accepted standard for more than 30 years.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
Commentary: In Colorado and nationally, extreme polarization diminishes voter voices
In Colorado and nationally, extreme polarization diminishes voter voices | Colorado Newsline
Polarization in the Colorado Legislature and elsewhere comes from geographic sorting and winner-takes-all elections. There is a better way.
coloradonewsline.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Commentary: In Colorado and nationally, extreme polarization diminishes voter voices
Abortion patients most often rely on independent clinics, but more closed in 2025, report shows
By @elishabrown.bsky.social
By @elishabrown.bsky.social
Abortion patients most often rely on independent clinics, but more closed in 2025, report shows | Colorado Newsline
At least 23 independent abortion clinics have closed this year, according to an Abortion Care Network report, compared with 12 last year.
coloradonewsline.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Abortion patients most often rely on independent clinics, but more closed in 2025, report shows
By @elishabrown.bsky.social
By @elishabrown.bsky.social
The Trump administration Tuesday defended the merits of its fast-track deportation policy before a panel of federal judges, saying immigrants who have been in the country for less than two years without legal authorization are not guaranteed due process.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
No due process guarantee in fast-track removal proceedings, Trump administration argues | Colorado Newsline
The Trump administration Tuesday defended the merits of its fast-track deportation policy before a panel of federal judges.
coloradonewsline.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Trump administration Tuesday defended the merits of its fast-track deportation policy before a panel of federal judges, saying immigrants who have been in the country for less than two years without legal authorization are not guaranteed due process.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Sen. Bennet, who is running for Colo. gov, would support an emergency redistricting amendment next year. He'd previously said the amendment would be “too late.” AG Weiser, also running for gov, was the first Colo. statewide elected official to support the amendment.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
In shift, Sen. Bennet supports Colorado constitutional amendment for emergency redistricting | Colorado Newsline
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet would support a constitutional amendment to allow Colorado to redraw its congressional districts.
coloradonewsline.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Sen. Bennet, who is running for Colo. gov, would support an emergency redistricting amendment next year. He'd previously said the amendment would be “too late.” AG Weiser, also running for gov, was the first Colo. statewide elected official to support the amendment.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social