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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Colorado Medicaid transport company reaches settlement with state

Colorado’s largest Medicaid transportation provider has reached a settlement with state officials after a four-month legal fight.

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Former Army officer to challenge for Colorado Springs congressional district

Jessica Killin, a Democrat, will take on freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank for the El Paso County district. Killin is a U.S. Army veteran, lawyer and former chief of staff to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

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Aurora City Council won’t ask voters this fall to boost pay for mayor, council members

The Aurora City Council on Monday shot down an opportunity to ask voters this fall to substantially raise their pay starting in 2026.

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US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

The move comes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.

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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly.

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Pagosa Springs man arrested for June firebombing of elections office

Prosecutors have charged a Pagosa Springs man who has a history of election denialism in connection with the June firebombing of the Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

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Colorado sues Trump administration over $80 million in withheld education funding

Colorado school districts expected to receive about $80 million, and many have already budgeted the funds, including hiring employees for the new academic year.