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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Road spending measure pushback, puppy mills, Flock cameras and more from the Colorado legislature this week

Democratic lawmakers are threatening to undercut a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at forcing Colorado to spend more on roads — which they warn would bust its already-teetering state budget — before it ever reaches the November ballot.

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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat

The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 troops stationed there.

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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

The panel is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.

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Colorado lawmakers launch bid to undercut ‘irresponsible’ road funding mandate in Initiative 175

“What we cannot do is fill a pothole and close a hospital,” said Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, a Fort Collins Democrat. “And that’s the situation that we will be faced with” if Initiative 175 passes.

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Live updates: New AI regulations bill lands and veto watch begins as labor measure passes Senate

The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills.

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Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount

Trump said his administration gave Spirit “a final proposal” and would make an announcement soon.

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An Army veteran found stability building his family’s home in rural Colorado. Now Aurora wants the land for a reservoir.