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Bill to allow Colorado churches to build housing on their land fails in state Senate

The campaign known as "YIGBY" - "Yes in God's Backyard" - to allow churches, school districts, colleges, and universities to build affordable housing on their land failed in the waning days of the Colorado legislative session.  …

Former Kimpton Hotels CEO joins Colorado social club, hospitality group as president

Trump directs Department of Justice to try to free Tina Peters from prison in Colorado

President Donald Trump, in a social media post Monday night, escalated the federal attempts to upend Colorado’s prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at …

Colorado Senate rejects “YIGBY” measure, a priority for Jared Polis that would have boosted housing on church land

In a blow to Gov. Jared Polis’ pro-housing agenda, the Colorado state Senate on Monday night defeated a measure that would have given churches, schools and universities the right to build housing on their land. The measure, House Bill 1169, would have …

Colorado labor, allies frame bill as fight over unionization; business says it's about dues on non-union members | ...

Labor and business have clashed over how to frame a proposal to eliminate a key requirement before unions can negotiate to impose dues on non-union members. The diametrically opposed framing is unsurprising given major fights at the state Capitol. For …

Colorado Senate passes bill to improve rideshare safety, with industry-backed changes

The bill putting rideshare companies on notice about safety issues won preliminary approval from the Senate on Tuesday, but not without substantial changes sought by the industry that would prevent Uber leaving the state as threatened earlier in the debate …

Colorado lawmakers pass major expansion of immigrant protections as Trump administration sues to overturn ‘sanctuary ...

Colorado Democrats on Monday passed a sweeping expansion of the state’s immigrant protection laws, touching on everything from information sharing with federal agencies to criminal proceedings for undocumented defendants.  Senate Bill 276 passed on a party …

Ballot Initiative 2A: 2025 city of Pueblo special election results 

Pueblo residents are voting on whether to end the city's franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy. This is the second vote on this issue in five years, with the previous attempt in 2020 failing overwhelmingly. Voters have until 7 p.m. on May 6, 2025 …

Inside MyPillow's Mike Lindell's very personal plea to Trump during secret White House meeting

Embattled 'MyPillow' executive and longtime MAGA fan Mike Lindell had a few minutes alone with President Trump during a closed-door meeting at the White House. It was a moment out of a movie - a few fleeting moments with the most powerful man in …

AG James moves to halt Trump’s executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access

Attorney General Letitia James Photo by Dean Moses New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other Democratic-led states filed a motion Monday seeking to immediately block key provisions of President Donald Trump‘s executive order on ‘ …

An 11th-hour amendment creates a new education fund in Colorado with millions of dollars more for K-12 schools

Senator Barb Kirkmeyer (R-Col) and Chris Kolker (D-Col) With a week left in the legislative session, a hearing to finalize school funding took an unexpected turn. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a new education fund Thursday at the State …

Attorney General James Takes Action to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Control Elections

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general continued their fight to protect the nation’s elections by filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to immediately block key provisions of President Trump’ …

Congress’ Tax Bill Is Selling Out America’s Public Lands and Waters

293M+ Public land and water acreage that the tax bill would offer up for oil industry drilling in just its first rounds of mandated lease sales If passed, this bill would be the largest successful attack by Congress on U.S. lands and waters in modern …

Attorney General Raoul Files Motion To Halt Implementation Of Trump Administration's Unlawful Elections Executive Order

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration from implementing an executive order President Trump signed in March, which is an …

Colorado Senate committee balks at governor's judicial discipline nominations

In a bipartisan rebuke of how a years-long scandal has been handled, a Colorado Senate committee on Monday made the rare move of not approving the gubernatorial reappointment of the top two members of the state’s Commission on Judicial Discipline. Just …

'Supermotion' brings new life to Colorado Senate Bill 72, reviving kratom regulation efforts

Just 24 hours ago, sponsors of Senate Bill 72, which would have put more teeth into regulating the legal substance, kratom, appeared dead for the 2025 session. However, on Tuesday morning, the unearthing of a little-known rule known as a “supermotion” gave …

Attorney General Tong Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Implementation of President Trump's Unlawful ...

Press Releases 05/06/2025 Attorney General Tong Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Implementation of President Trump's Unlawful Elections Executive Order (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 …

Kafer: The one thing Colorado lawmakers got very right this year

As a conservative columnist, the quote that most resonates with me is by William F. Buckley. Seventy years ago he said the purpose of his then-newly launched weekly National Review was to stand “athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is …

Colorado skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver ownership group

The greatest alpine skier of all time is stepping onto the soccer field, as an owner. Colorado’s own Mikaela Shiffrin is joining the ownership group of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Denver expansion team, the team announced Tuesday.  With 101 World …

Family-Owned Businesses Essential to American Dream, Most Trusted Businesses in the Economy, New Luntz Survey Shows

Communications Expert, Pollster Dr. Frank Luntz Surveys Voters on Family-owned Businesses, the American Dream, and Tax Fairness WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses are the most trusted …

Indiana’s On-Demand Pay Legislation Becomes Law

Becomes the Latest State To Create Meaningful Framework For On-Demand Pay Products, While Promoting Innovation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today DailyPay, a worktech company and a leading provider of On-Demand …

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Celebrates Historic 100-Year Milestone

Century-long commitment to protecting public welfare and regulating North Carolina’s construction industry reaches significant anniversary RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina Licensing Board for …

ActiVote Poll Reveals Stark Partisan Divide Over Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Survey Highlights Split on Whether Arrest Undermines Judicial Independence or Upholds Federal Immigration Law MA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ActiVote today released a new poll showing a sharp partisan divide over the arrest …

G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on August 10-14

Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will hold its major 2025 Forum event from August 10-14 in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering will …

Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Top Rankings, Radio-TV on Trump Fatigue, Tariff, Fentanyl, USPS Privatization, Jan 6 Pardons

Headlined by London Times Radio Interview; Opeds in Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Orlando Sentinel, West Virginia Gazette-Mail WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Radio-TV, Top Rankings on …

Bolt Printing Holds the Line on Richardson 112 Hat Pricing Amid Tariff-Driven Cost Surge

Bolt Printing holds pricing on in-stock Richardson 112 hats while responding to a $1 tariff-driven increase with transparency and customer support. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bolt Printing, a leading provider of …

Chuck Slavin Announces Exploration of 2025 SAG-AFTRA National Presidential Run

Industry Advocate Seeks to Connect with Fellow Members Nationwide LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chuck Slavin, a dedicated SAG-AFTRA member, union advocate, and entertainment community organizer, has …

European Integration Without Illusions: Brussels Expects Reforms from Ukraine, Not Slogans – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Another stage of the screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU law has been completed in Brussels – this time covering Chapter 20, “Enterprise and Industrial Policy.” This is one of …

Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization Features

Short Flixx Introduces New Monetization Features Empowering Creators to Earn Through Tips and Premium Content MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization …

New Forthcoming Documentary Announced from Creators of 'The Truth About Reading'

The Truth About Reading film opened people’s eyes—this forthcoming documentary is about what happens next. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction: A Crisis Exposed, A Solution Within Reach The John …

Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at Auctions as Global Demand and Precious Metal Prices Soar

Hard Asset Management Inc. highlights half-century growth in U.S. and world rare coins, driven by tangible asset demand and gold’s 39% surge SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at …

Omaha Earns First-Ever CityHealth Medal for Advancing Policies that Promote Community Health

Omaha, Nebraska, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMAHA – MAY 6, 2025 – Today, CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, awarded the City of Omaha its first overall bronze medal — recognizing the city’s leadership for …

Trump’s Second Term and the Middle East: A Conversation with Ambassador Jim Jeffrey

In this wide-ranging conversation, Ambassador James Jeffrey joins host Brian Katulis to unpack the Trump administration’s early moves in its second term and what they signal for US foreign policy in the Middle East. From navigating alliances to confronting …

Stake experts releases The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025: Conflicting Information, Conflicted Realities

Decision-makers' guide to Africa's information & geopolitical landscape 2025 COTONOU, BENIN, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stake experts published the second edition of The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025 on May 5, 2025, with the theme “ …

Further reforms needed in Kazakhstan to strengthen fair trial rights: ODIHR monitoring report

WARSAW, 6 May 2025 – In a report summarising its year-long monitoring of more than 400 court hearings related to the January 2022 protests in Kazakhstan, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) documented court practices that …

Award-Winning Author Sam Sammane Returns with ‘Republic of Mars,’ a Gripping Sci-Fi Novel About Life Beyond Earth

Launched May 4, 2025 on Amazon, the novel explores memory, identity, and control in a future Martian colony built on order—but haunted by forgetting. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when science fiction …

New Report: Beer Industry is a Cornerstone of Local Economies, Supporting more than 2.4 Million American Jobs Nationwide

WASHINGTON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) unveiled their biennial Beer Serves America report, underscoring the immense economic impact of the American brewing industry. The …

Albertans skeptical of promised auto insurance savings, want to keep right to sue

Ottawa, ON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, only one in five Albertans believe it is likely auto insurance premiums will go down if the Government of Alberta implements a no-fault system that is …

Gordian Awarded Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract for Facility Assessments and Planning Services

Greenville, SC, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, announced today its award of a new Sourcewell contract, expanding Gordian’s offering to Sourcewell members to provide more …