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Saturday, April 26, 2025

A veto override in the works, ‘junk fees’ bill signed into law and more from the Colorado legislature

The Colorado Senate voted Friday to override Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of a bill aimed at regulating social media — the first step in a maneuver that, if successful, would be the first override in the state in more than a decade.

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Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

The judge ruled that a key part of Trump’s March 27 order can’t be enforced.

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Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

Uncertainty is likely to persist in ways many expect to damage the economy

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ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around U.S.

Some Colorado students who filed lawsuits already have seen immigration status restored, their attorney says.

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Colorado Senate votes to override Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of social media regulation bill

Letting the veto stand would mean “choosing to protect the business interests of billion-dollar tech companies over the safety of Colorado kids,” Sen. Lindsay Daugherty said. The House would need to vote, too, to overturn the veto.

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‘Trainwreck’ of NOAA funding cuts could derail Colorado research on wildfires, earthquakes and storms

“It is our fear that if sweeping cuts are made, the damage will be irreversible.”

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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

There has been a big drop foreigners visiting the U.S. since Trump took office, and Canadians are no exception.

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Colorado will cover abortion for Medicaid patients, state employees as Gov. Polis signs public funding law

With two more bills signed, advocates hail Colorado’s elevated reproductive rights as a “historic victory.”

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Colorado Senate rejects childhood sex abuse amendment — again. Advocates hope to put it on ballot anyway.

The amendment would have asked voters to allow future lawmakers to pass laws permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring forward civil claims against their abusers and any enabling institutions.

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Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement