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Grand Junction Mayor ends her bid for Congress
Anna Stout said she’s leaving because Republican Lauren Boebert is no longer in the race.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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She blames social media for contributing to her daughter’s death. On Wednesday this Colorado mom took her pain to Capitol Hill
Lori Schott was among dozens of grieving family members who packed a congressional hearing with the heads of big tech companies.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Here’s who’s running to replace Rep. Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District
The congressman’s retirement has opened up the field to represent El Paso County.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Inside the intense fight to keep Space Command in Colorado, and why it isn’t over yet
In 2019, President Trump declared the rebirth of Space Command. In the years to follow, states and politicians vied for the military base’s permanent home. Then, in 2023, Biden put a hitch in Trump’s plan.
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Inside the fight to keep Space Command in Colorado
From fateful tarmac conversations to contentious committee hearings, Colorado leaders tell the inside of story of their years’-long fight to ensure the high tech command stays in the state permanently. And why it may not be over yet.
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Listen: In DC, Mayor Mike Johnston has one big ask — Let migrants get to work
Listen to this story.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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TABOR refunds will remain tax-free this filing season
Colorado’s TABOR refunds won’t be considered taxable income by the IRS this tax season.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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GOP Party Chair Dave Williams will run for retiring Rep. Lamborn’s seat. More contenders expected
Rep. Doug Lamborn announced Friday he would not seek reelection in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Congress returns to work facing a pileup of work including funding the government to avoid a shutdown
Congress is back at it next week and both chambers face a pileup of work: the budget, the border, aid to allies and more. CPR’s Washington, DC reporter Caitlyn Kim joins us to talk about what’s ahead, with funding the federal government a top priority.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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US Rep. Doug Lamborn will retire
The Republican congressman represents Colorado’s 5th District, which covers Colorado Springs and its suburbs.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Top legislative Republican joins race for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District
House Minority Leader Mike Lynch’s announcement comes a week after Rep. Lauren Boebert joined the race.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Boebert’s decision to swap districts sparks surprise in some, disappointment in others
Moving across the state to run in Colorado’s reddest district still presents plenty of challenges for the Western Slope congresswoman
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Boebert says she is switching congressional districts for the 2024 election. The move will put her in a safer Republican seat
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is headed to the Eastern Plains after announcing she’d run in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District
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By Caitlyn Kim
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In D.C., lawmakers deck their halls with a holiday decorating contest. A Coloradan judged this year’s competition
Since 2019, the offices on the floor of the building have held a fun — and competitive, these are politicians after all — office holiday decorating battle.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Congress passes annual defense bill in bipartisan vote that split Colorado delegation
The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which lays out defense policy and a spending plan, passed the House 310-118, after clearing the Senate, 87-13, Wednesday night.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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From a ‘small world’ moment to big hopes for the planet, Rep. DeGette reflects on her experiences at COP28
The Denver Democrat was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation to the conference in Dubai.
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