Colorado’s new right-to-repair law, enacted on January 1st, empowers consumers by mandating that manufacturers share necessary parts, tools, and information for repairing electronics and appliances. This allows individuals to fix devices themselves or utilize local businesses, rather than being restricted to manufacturer-authorized repairers. Consumer advocates estimate this will save households approximately $382 annually and reduce electronic waste. While facing resistance from large corporations, the law’s passage establishes Colorado as a leader in consumer repair rights, building upon previous legislation regarding powered wheelchairs and farm equipment.
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The Trump administration has initiated a freeze on federal funding for childcare and food programs in Colorado, impacting initiatives like the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), citing concerns about non-citizen benefit fraud. Over $300 million in federal funds, totaling $10 billion across five Democratic-led states, is currently frozen. State and local officials have expressed uncertainty and concern over the freeze, as families in need rely on the services provided by these funds. Several state politicians have denounced the move, suggesting legal challenges may be pursued, as this act is viewed as another in a line of the Trump Administration’s attacks on Colorado.
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A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking alone in northern Colorado, marking the first fatal attack in the state in over 25 years. Following the incident near Glen Haven, wildlife officers located and killed two mountain lions in the area. The attack occurred on a remote section of the Crosier Mountain trail, where mountain lion sightings are common. Authorities are still investigating the incident, but mountain lion attacks on humans are rare.
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Despite strong bipartisan support in Congress, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act” was vetoed by President Trump, hindering the project’s progress. The legislation aimed to provide local communities with no-interest federal loans to cover their share of the Arkansas River Valley conduit, a project designed to deliver clean water to southeastern Colorado. The bill faced opposition from Trump who cited concerns over taxpayer funding, even though the Congressional Budget Office estimated a minimal cost. This decision drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who viewed the veto as potentially retaliatory, jeopardizing a critical infrastructure project designed to provide jobs and safe drinking water to over 39 communities.
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Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters is petitioning the state appeals court to recognize Donald Trump’s pardon of her state convictions as valid, citing a precedent from the Whiskey Rebellion. Peters’ lawyers argue the pardon removes the court’s jurisdiction and requests her release from prison. The Colorado Attorney General’s office, defending the conviction, has been given until January 8 to respond. The court previously denied Peters’ federal court bid for release.
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Following a custody dispute, Kimberlee Singler was arrested in London in December 2023, and has been extradited to the United States. She is accused of killing her two children in Colorado Springs, Colorado, days after a judge ordered her to comply with a custody agreement. Singler had previously claimed an intruder committed the crime, but the surviving daughter and GPS records contradicted her story. She now faces charges including first-degree murder, attempted murder, child abuse and assault.
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President Trump recently denied Colorado’s request for disaster relief funding following the Elk and Lee fires and severe flooding. These events, which occurred in August and October, prompted Governor Jared Polis to declare major disasters, potentially unlocking FEMA aid. The White House justified the denial by stating federal funds should supplement state responsibilities, citing previous support via Air National Guard aircraft. Governor Polis and Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation condemned the decision, calling on the President to reconsider, emphasizing the need for support for impacted communities.
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Trump denies disaster aid to Colorado for wildfires, flooding, and it’s difficult not to feel a surge of frustration and disbelief. The situation feels like a cruel gambit, with human lives and livelihoods apparently being treated as mere pawns in a political game. It’s a stark reminder of the potential consequences when those in power prioritize personal vendettas over the needs of the people they are supposed to serve. The idea that someone could deny aid to those suffering from devastating natural disasters is, frankly, appalling.
The question of how anyone can support such actions is a valid one, and it’s something that deserves serious consideration.… Continue reading
Colorado Officials Reject Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of a Convicted Election Denier: The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers.
It’s pretty clear cut, really. This whole situation involving Tina Peters and Donald Trump’s attempt to “pardon” her is straightforward. Colorado’s response to Trump’s pardon declaration is a firm rejection, and honestly, that’s where it should end. The Constitution is pretty explicit on this: he can’t. He simply doesn’t have the power to overturn a state conviction. Unless he’s planning a dramatic rescue mission, she’s staying put.… Continue reading
President Trump announced his intention to pardon Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk serving a state sentence for election-related crimes. Peters, convicted of state charges including attempting to influence a public servant, was prosecuted in a Republican county, which has led to significant criticism. Despite the president’s claim that the pardon is related to alleged election fraud, Colorado officials, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Attorney General Phil Weiser, assert that the president lacks the constitutional authority to pardon state crimes. While Peters’ attorney argues that the president may have the power to pardon in this case, legal experts widely disagree, citing that the presidential pardon power is limited to federal offenses.
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