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Some personal news: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the Longmont Leader as an intern, where I’ll be covering local government and politics. 🖊📰 #copolitics
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Colorado lawmakers from in and around Longmont took to social media over the holiday weekend to share their grief and admiration for state Senator Faith Winter.
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Local Lawmakers Mourn Colorado Senator Faith Winter After Fatal Crash
Colorado lawmakers from in and around Longmont took to social media over the holiday weekend to share their grief and admiration for state Senator Faith Winter, who passed away in a multi-vehicle cras...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Colorado lawmakers from in and around Longmont took to social media over the holiday weekend to share their grief and admiration for state Senator Faith Winter.
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#copolitics
Primary Profile: Progressive Karen Breslin is asking Colorado voters to stop “worshipping candidates who have lots of money” and support her over Hickenlooper.
Read the full profile to see how she’s making her case. #copolitics
Read the full profile to see how she’s making her case. #copolitics
Progressive Lawyer Karen Breslin Launches 2026 Colorado Democratic Primary Bid
Karen Breslin, a political science professor, lawyer at University of Colorado Denver, and former federal policy adviser, is mounting a pointed challenge to U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper in Colorado’...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Primary Profile: Progressive Karen Breslin is asking Colorado voters to stop “worshipping candidates who have lots of money” and support her over Hickenlooper.
Read the full profile to see how she’s making her case. #copolitics
Read the full profile to see how she’s making her case. #copolitics
DATA: The latest from Colorado Polling Institute shows that a majority of Colorado voters are tightening their budgets and are increasingly worried about political violence. #copolitics
Colorado Polling Institute Finds 61% of Coloradans Are Cutting Spending; Concerns About Political Violence Are Growing
A new survey from the Colorado Polling Institute shows that a majority of Colorado voters are tightening their budgets and are increasingly worried about political violence.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DATA: The latest from Colorado Polling Institute shows that a majority of Colorado voters are tightening their budgets and are increasingly worried about political violence. #copolitics
A huge thank-you to Valerie for creating this amazing Grinch blanket for our blanket drive!
It will soon bring comfort to one of the many foster youth across Boulder County. Thank you so much for your kindness, Valerie — love you! 💚
It will soon bring comfort to one of the many foster youth across Boulder County. Thank you so much for your kindness, Valerie — love you! 💚
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A huge thank-you to Valerie for creating this amazing Grinch blanket for our blanket drive!
It will soon bring comfort to one of the many foster youth across Boulder County. Thank you so much for your kindness, Valerie — love you! 💚
It will soon bring comfort to one of the many foster youth across Boulder County. Thank you so much for your kindness, Valerie — love you! 💚
What's Next: New Mayor, New Members, New Election: December Brings Change to Longmont City Council
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New Mayor, New Members, New Election: December Brings Change to Longmont City Council
On Tuesday, December 2, the council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in two newly elected at-large members, Jake Marsing and Crystal Prieto, along with Matthew Popkin, who will continue re...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
What's Next: New Mayor, New Members, New Election: December Brings Change to Longmont City Council
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NEWS: By 2030, full-time minimum wage workers could see $6.07 less per hour, accumulating to more than $33,000 less over five years compared with the earlier ordinance. #copolitics
Business and Labor Clash as Boulder County Approves Minimum Wage Rollback
The Boulder County Commissioners adopted lower minimum wage increases for workers in unincorporated areas of the county on Thursday, following a public hearing.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
NEWS: By 2030, full-time minimum wage workers could see $6.07 less per hour, accumulating to more than $33,000 less over five years compared with the earlier ordinance. #copolitics
NEW: Everybody Covered Colorado hopes to collect at least 200 blankets for children in foster care as community support becomes more vital after county program changes. #copolitics
Blanket Drive Aims to Warm Every Foster Youth in Boulder County
Everybody Covered Colorado hopes to collect at least 200 blankets for children in foster care as community support becomes more vital after county program changes.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
NEW: Everybody Covered Colorado hopes to collect at least 200 blankets for children in foster care as community support becomes more vital after county program changes. #copolitics
Democrats and a small group of Republicans, including Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, bypassed leadership through a discharge petition to secure a 427–1 vote compelling the DOJ to release all #EpsteinFiles.
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Discharge Petition Pushes Epstein Files Bill to Passage in the House
Democrats and a small group of Republicans, including Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, bypassed leadership through a discharge petition to secure a 427–1 vote compelling the DOJ to release all ...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Democrats and a small group of Republicans, including Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, bypassed leadership through a discharge petition to secure a 427–1 vote compelling the DOJ to release all #EpsteinFiles.
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New: Boulder County Commissioners approved an emergency contract with Community Food Share on Thursday, which aims to support residents affected by the recent federal government shutdown, which temporarily suspended federal food assistance. #copolitics
Boulder County Approves $850K Emergency Funding for Food Assistance
The Boulder County Commissioners approved an $850,000 emergency contract with Community Food Share on November 13.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New: Boulder County Commissioners approved an emergency contract with Community Food Share on Thursday, which aims to support residents affected by the recent federal government shutdown, which temporarily suspended federal food assistance. #copolitics
New Story: The City of Boulder announced on Friday that it will not appeal a federal court ruling in its lawsuit over the long-term operation of Boulder Municipal Airport. #copolitics
Boulder Won’t Appeal Ruling on Federal Airport Lawsuit
The city accepted the federal court’s dismissal in the dispute over long-term airport obligations as the debate over future land use continues.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
New Story: The City of Boulder announced on Friday that it will not appeal a federal court ruling in its lawsuit over the long-term operation of Boulder Municipal Airport. #copolitics
New Story: “This is not about airport traffic or noise, it’s about [General Aviation] airport having the right to add landing and other fees without FAA approval,” Longmont Mayor Joan Peck said during the October 28 Longmont City Council meeting. #copolitics
Longmont City Council to Revisit Airport Landing Fees Tuesday
The measure, up for a second reading, aims to help the airport become more financially self-sustaining.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
New Story: “This is not about airport traffic or noise, it’s about [General Aviation] airport having the right to add landing and other fees without FAA approval,” Longmont Mayor Joan Peck said during the October 28 Longmont City Council meeting. #copolitics
Congress reached a temporary funding agreement late Thursday, securing government operations through Jan. 30, 2026 — and fully funding SNAP through September 30, 2026. #copolitics
After Six-Week Shutdown, Boulder County Residents See SNAP Restored
Congress reached a temporary funding agreement late Thursday, securing government operations through Jan. 30, 2026 — and fully funding SNAP through September 30, 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Congress reached a temporary funding agreement late Thursday, securing government operations through Jan. 30, 2026 — and fully funding SNAP through September 30, 2026. #copolitics
As the federal government endures its longest shutdown in history, Colorado’s congressional delegation has shown sharp contrasts in activity — some members have continued to introduce new bills, while others have not proposed legislation in months. #copolitics
Colorado Lawmakers Split on Legislative Activity Amid Government Shutdown
Data from Congress.gov highlights differences in how Colorado’s lawmakers are introducing bills as the government shutdown continues.
www.longmontleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
As the federal government endures its longest shutdown in history, Colorado’s congressional delegation has shown sharp contrasts in activity — some members have continued to introduce new bills, while others have not proposed legislation in months. #copolitics
Jake Marsing is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember on Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont. #copolitics
5 Questions with Longmont Councilman-Elect Jake Marsing
Jake Marsing is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember on Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont.
www.longmontleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Jake Marsing is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember on Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont. #copolitics
As delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ripple across Colorado — affecting more than 19,000 recipients in Boulder County alone — Longmont food banks are seeing a sharp rise in residents seeking local aid. #copolitics
“We Wish We Could Do More”: Longmont Food Bank Sees Surge in Need Amid SNAP Delays
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is seeing as many new applicants each week as it would normally see in an entire month for access to its food bank, according to coordinators.
www.longmontleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ripple across Colorado — affecting more than 19,000 recipients in Boulder County alone — Longmont food banks are seeing a sharp rise in residents seeking local aid. #copolitics
Tuesday was Election Day in #Longmont and voters decided who will represent them as mayor and be their voices on the city council. #copolitics
Longmont Votes 2025: Hidalgo-Fahring to be Mayor, Marsing, Prieto, and Popkins on City Council
Yesterday was Election Day in Longmont and voters decided who will represent them as mayor and be their voices on the city council.
www.longmontleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Tuesday was Election Day in #Longmont and voters decided who will represent them as mayor and be their voices on the city council. #copolitics
Some personal news: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the Longmont Leader as an intern, where I’ll be covering local government and politics. 🖊📰 #copolitics
Find Longmont news here: www.longmontleader.com
Find Longmont news here: www.longmontleader.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Some personal news: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the Longmont Leader as an intern, where I’ll be covering local government and politics. 🖊📰 #copolitics
Find Longmont news here: www.longmontleader.com
Find Longmont news here: www.longmontleader.com
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From abandoned wells leaking toxins to communities bearing the brunt of environmental neglect, the aftermath of extraction leaves scars. Who's responsible for the cleanup? And at what cost? We talk to Ean Tafoya & Patricia Garica-Nelson to get those answers. @greenlatinos.org
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The Dirty, Messy Work of Cleaning Up After Oil & Gas in Colorado - Yellow Scene Magazine
There's something about the words “rules-making process” that almost instinctively causes the vast majority of people's eyes to glaze over. However,
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February 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
From abandoned wells leaking toxins to communities bearing the brunt of environmental neglect, the aftermath of extraction leaves scars. Who's responsible for the cleanup? And at what cost? We talk to Ean Tafoya & Patricia Garica-Nelson to get those answers. @greenlatinos.org
tinyurl.com/pu3uk2kh
tinyurl.com/pu3uk2kh