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Monday, April 6, 2026

Colorado students left in lurch as state plans to eliminate teacher recruitment program

Abby Christian was set to attend the University of Northern Colorado in the fall as a TREP student. Last week, her high school counselor informed her that funding for the program was being cut.

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Thousands of immigrants in Colorado were arrested and deported during Trump’s first year

Of 4,750 people arrested during President Donald Trump’s first year, the largest group — 38% — had no criminal history, compared to nearly 35% with prior convictions and 26% with pending charges.

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Israel hits Iranian petrochemical plant in massive gas field as Trump deadline approaches

The gas field attack was aimed at eliminating a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said.

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Colorado is nearing another massive budget cut. Medicaid will take the brunt — and it may not be the last shortfall.

“We have a red-state budget and we have blue-state ideals, and that doesn’t work very well,” one observer said — forcing difficult budget choices every year for Colorado lawmakers.

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Colorado eyes changes to courts’ competency process after high-profile case stirred outrage

Colorado lawmakers want to create a new way to institutionalize mentally ill and disabled people who are accused of serious crimes.

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Search warrants for social media companies, renaming a holiday and more from the Colorado legislature this week

Colorado lawmakers face a familiar question as they consider new financial regs: Is a paycheck advance a loan?

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Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Republicans a