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Your daily Colorado politics update for Saturday, April 18
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Parade of Medicaid errors leads to review, budget nears the finish line and more from the Colorado legislature this week

Frustrated with prior management of Medicaid and bracing for more near-term cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan to do a “deep dive” into the state’s massive program.

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Federal Heights council meeting ends without discussion, decision on city manager and city attorney

It’s unclear whether a vote to place City Manager Jacquie Halburnt and City Attorney Bill Hayashi would have passed.

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Trump’s lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president’s $10B lawsuit

Trump’s lawyers, IRS are negotiating a resolution to the $10 billion tax leak lawsuit.

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

Unprecedented ICE hiring spree brings on officers with troubled pasts.

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By one vote, Colorado lawmakers pass bill raising overtime threshold for farmworkers

A divided Colorado House approved the bill on a 33-32 vote, a bill that would require many of those laborers to work more hours before they qualified for overtime.

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

Program permits key national security agencies to collect overseas communications without warrant.

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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Trump said the blockade would “remain in full force” until Iran reaches a deal with the U.S.