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LOCAL NEWS
Death Penalty Repeal Bill Moves On
Colorado lawmakers debated the death penalty repeal bill for six hours yesterday. A final vote in the Senate is expected today before the bill moves on to the House.
Lawsuit Alleges Kansas Targets Out-of-State Drivers
A lawsuit filed against the Kansas State Highway Patrol said the law enforcement agency specifically targets out-of-state drivers, especially those coming from Colorado. The lawsuit alleges that 93% of stops in 2017 involved cars with out-of-state plates. (Denver Post)
Colorado Challenges Food Stamp Rules
Colorado has joined 20 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s proposed changes to food stamp rules.
Warrant Out for Woman Who Used Red Flag Law
An arrest warrant is out for the woman who tried to use the state’s new Red Flag law to remove guns from the police officer who shot her son.
Masterpiece Baker Has a Book Deal
Jack Phillips, the baker who came to fame, or infamy, for refusing to design a cake for a same-sex couple, now has a book deal for his memoir.
NATIONAL NEWS
Impeachment Swing Vote Won’t Ask For More Witnesses
Swing vote Sen. Lamar Alexander said he would not vote in favor of hearing additional witnesses in the president’s impeachment trial, which means the president could be acquitted as soon as this evening.
Pelosi Suggests Disbarment for Impeachment Lawyers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested the president’s defense lawyers should face discipline for their handling of the impeachment trial.
Federal Judge Rejected Cap on Public Defenders’ Work
A federal judge in Missouri refused to approve a consent decree that would have put a cap on public defenders’ caseloads according to a standard based on a 40-hour workweek.
Nonprofits Challenging PACER Fees
Three nonprofits are challenging the fees for PACER, saying the fees are higher than required to run the system.
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