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Thursday, October 8, 2026

 

Barbed comments, and sharper rejoinders, dominate debate in Colorado’s 8th District

The candidates vying to represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District clashed on stage Wednesday night, with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans calling his opponent the “most radical candidate” while former state lawmaker Manny Rutinel claimed Evans “seeks the approval of one man” — Donald Trump.

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Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren’t eligible. Critics see a political stunt

Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payouts.

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Here’s how to approach questions about judges on Colorado’s 2026 ballot, making informed votes

Colorado voters face a crush of judicial retention questions on the November ballot. Voting on judges can be intimidating — here are tips for approaching those questions.

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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

It’s the latest effort from Trump to diminish foreign enrollment.

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FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI

Current federal law bans most robocalls to cellphones without prior consent.

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800,000 ballots mistakenly include proposed tax for Colorado Connector train

An estimated 800,000 voters in four Front Range counties erroneously received ballots with a question about a tax increase for passenger rail because of miscommunication between the Front Range Passenger Rail District and four county clerks.

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Prediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments

State lawmakers of both parties are growing increasingly frustrated with prediction markets.

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Denver City Council At-Large vacancy candidate Q&A

The special election race to fill a vacancy features Alfredo Reyes, Whitney Traylor, Jeff Walker, Julissa Soto, Gabriel Konkle, Cynthia Diaz, Melissa Mejía, Jake Browne, Monica Martinez and Raymon Doane

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