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A bust of Roger B. Taney.

U.S. House Votes to Remove Idols Lauding Confederates, Slavery Advocates from Capitol View

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday evening to remove from the Capitol’s public areas a bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney.
A stack of money

Governor Signs Immigration Detention Defense Fund into Law

Last week, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 21-1194 into law, giving the final OK to create Colorado's new immigration legal defense fund.
Phil Weiser speaks at an event in 2019.

Colorado-Based Mobile Home Company Fined for Cyber-Security Compliance

The state AG’s Office announced that Impact MHC will pay a settlement and implement stricter security for a security breach in 2019.
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Ridgway Physician to Forgo Practice After Issuing Prescriptions Without License

A former Ridgway physician has agreed to forgo practicing medicine and to pay a penalty after he unlawfully prescribed controlled substances.
Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate Confirms Jackson, First Biden Appeals Court Choice

The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first U.S appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s administration in a 53-46 vote.
The Perdido Deepwater Rig in the Gulf of Mexico

Federal Court Fights Over Fossil Fuel Leasing Pause Near Crescendo

Two federal courts will soon decide whether to block President Joe Biden’s move to hold up federal oil and gas leasing.
Veronica Rossman

Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Rossman Nomination

Veronica Rossman testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as the panel considered whether to recommend her confirmation.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate Ends Filibuster on Jackson, Biden’s First Appeals Court Nominee and Readies Vote to...

The Senate decided Thursday to end debate on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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CTLA Case of the Year Challenged Police Use of Force

This year's Case of the Year challenged how law enforcement responded to racial justice protests, resulting in a TRO on the day it was filed.

Annie Kao to Become State Government Ethics Commissioner

Annie Kao was appointed yesterday to the state’s Independent Ethics Commission which gives guidance on ethical issues for elected officials.