Governor Jared Polis signaled he may commute Tina Peters’ nine-year sentence — and his own party revolted within hours. The attorney general, secretary of state, and the district attorney who prosecuted Peters all issued official statements opposing him. All three are running for office. Polis is the only one leaving.
Colorado’s Democratic civil war in the 4th Congressional District moved to court. Trisha Calvarese sued to block Eileen Laubacher from the party assembly, arguing state chair Shad Murib broke the law to put the best-funded candidate on the ballot. Laubacher registered Democrat one day short of the bylaw requirement. A judge denied a temporary restraining order. The case returns March 16.
Colorado’s congressional delegation voted unanimously for both Iran war powers resolutions — measures they couldn’t locate during four years of Joe Biden. The Senate rejected the measure 47-53. The House failed it 212-219. The war powers clock, it turns out, runs on a party timer.
Two unvaccinated Broomfield High School students tested positive for measles last week. Twenty-six students were sent home. The CDC reports 1,136 confirmed cases nationally across 28 states. The school’s vaccination rate exceeded the herd immunity threshold — the source of the first infection remains unidentified.
A ballot initiative requiring harsher penalties for human trafficking of a minor qualified for November after submitting 169,775 petition signatures — well above the threshold.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host public meetings on Summit County fisheries March 16 and 18 in Silverthorne. Applications for the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area citizen advisory panel close March 15.
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