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LOCAL NEWS
Special Session Begins
State lawmakers are getting back to work today for their coronavirus-focused special session. Democrats discussed their agenda yesterday, which involves eight bills that will give payments to small businesses, offer tax relief, provide grants for childcare centers and expand broadband access.
DA Race Goes to Recount
The Secretary of State announced last week that the 18th Judicial District Attorney race would go to a recount, which is set to begin tomorrow.
Oil and Gas Declines
Colorado’s oil and gas industry is going through a sharp decline as the pandemic smothers global demand.
An Alternative to Sweeps
Denver is trying a new approach in addressing homelessness in the city by relying on a team of helpers to get services to people living in large camps.
Neguse Rises in Democratic Party
Rep. Joe Neguse was elected co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, showing a fast-rising trajectory for the congressman. (Denver Post)
NATIONAL NEWS
SCOTUS Hears Census Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case in which a lower court found President Trump’s exclusion of undocumented immigrants in the census count violates the U.S. Constitution.
Appellate Court Rejects Election Challenge
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday found that the Trump campaign’s claims of an unfair election “have no merit.”
Trump Pardons Michael Flynn
President Trump last week pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying to FBI agents investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Another Firm Rolls Back Austerity Measures
Washington, D.C.-based IP law firm Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner reinstated pay and will reimburse lawyers and staff for reductions that were in place as part of the firm’s coronavirus austerity measures.
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