Prosecutor praises newspaper that exposed doctor’s abuse

The last witness to speak at the sentencing hearing for a Michigan sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting women and girls is a Kentucky lawyer who stepped forward in 2016 after USA Gymnastics was accused of... The last witness to speak at the sentencing hearing for a Michigan sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting women and girls is a Kentucky lawyer who stepped forward in 2016 after USA Gymnastics was accused of mishandling complaints. Judge set to sentence Larry Nassar after listening to days of testimony from women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by the Michigan sports doctor.

Videos of Border Patrol inspecting Florida bus anger groups

Judge set to sentence Larry Nassar after listening to days of testimony from women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by the Michigan sports doctor. Judge set to sentence Larry Nassar after listening to days of testimony from women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by the Michigan sports doctor.

Congress members urge Trump to ease off legalized pot states

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Colorado Rep. Jared Polis are leading a bipartisan push urging President Donald Trump to reinstate an Obama-era policy discouraging federal prosecutors from targeting individuals involved in the marijuana trade in states that have legalized the drug. The Democrats and 52 other members of Congress have written a letter dated Thursday to Trump, after Attorney General Jeff Sessions lifted the policy earlier this month.

Will Congress help or hurt medical marijuana?

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in his new guidance, basically said that federal prosecutors ought to exercise ordinary discretion when it comes to marijuana-related activities, prioritizing crimes that involve distribution to minors, diversion out of state and gang activity. Though federal prosecutors prioritized those things under the Cole Memo too, Sessions indicated that all things marijuana could be considered serious, opening the door to a mass crackdown on otherwise state-legal activities.

Colorado Democrats vote against stopgap bill

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Gov. candidate Kennedy unveils single-payer plan

DENVER Cary Kennedy, one of a handful of Democrats vying for the nomination for Colorado's governorship in 2018, on Tuesday unveiled a plan to bring single-payer health care to Colorado in the vein of what Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., has floated for years. Under her proposal, all Coloradans would pay into the state's Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, or the state employee health plan.

Hickenlooper praises bipartisan caucus, skeptics remain wary

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday heralded the greatest achievement yet of a new political group trying to break the gridlock between Republicans and Democrats in Congress. "You guys make the laws," Hickenlooper told congressmen standing nearby, as he spoke behind the U.S. Capitol building.

Polis Could Make History with Colorado Gubernatorial Bid

If Jared Polis wins the race for governor of Colorado, he would become the first openly gay person to win a gubernatorial race in the United States -- but breaking through the pink ceiling isn't a distinction that's a priority for his campaign. During an interview with the Washington Blade last week, the five-term member of the U.S. House identified renewable energy and education as marquee issues for his candidacy, downplaying the significance of achieving a potential first.

Jared Polis joining crowdedDemocratic field for Colorado governor

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis announced Sunday that heA s running for governor of Colorado in next yearA s election, shaking up an already crowded Democratic primary field. Colorado Politics learned Polis plans to launch his campaign Monday with stops up and down the Front Range, including in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver and Boulder.

Trump Spokesman Predicts Greater Enforcement of Federal Marijuana Laws

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer just gave one of the most direct comments we've gotten from the Trump administration regarding marijuana policy. In response to a reporter's question at a February 23 press briefing, Spicer said he believes we will see "greater enforcement" of federal marijuana laws.

House spending bill would limit visas for workers at places like Trump’s golf courses

Mar-a-Lago is seen before President-elect Donald Trump walks out to his motorcade in Palm Beach, FL on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. House Republicans are set to approve a must-pass spending bill Thursday that would dramatically reduce the number of visas available next year for seasonal workers like the ones who have been hired at President-elect Donald Trump's golf courses in Florida.

Can Colorado officials break through to the feds on train horn noise?

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration got an earful Friday from a couple dozen northern Colorado elected leaders who have had their fill of trains blasting their horns at all hours of the day and night. Mayors and council members from Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont, among others, asked FRA Administrator Sarah Feinberg for ways to lessen the impact of the agency's 2005 train horn rule , which requires engineers to sound a four-blast pattern at all crossings.

Colorado’s 2016 primary will be June 28

Colorado's 2016 primary ballot will feature six Republican challengers to Democratic Senator Michael Bennet , as well as a write-in primary challenger to Second Congressioal District Democrat Jared Polis. Other candidates will be vying for State Board of Education and CU Regent, but none in Boulder County.