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Politics : Page 23

Matter Of State

When you head to the polls next month, you’ll find a slew of questions about taxes and education (see “Voter’s Guide,” below). Of course, that’s nothing new. These yawn-inducing  topics are among the top issues Coloradans regularly see on the ballot. Here’s a look at how statewide ballots have broken down over the past decade.

Pit Bulls Back in Denver?

The White House released a statement in August denouncing breed-specific legislation like Denver’s ban on pit bulls.

Politics: Bagging It

Denver’s city council will consider a proposal on Monday that would add a five cent fee for every paper or plastic bag that consumers use in the city. If the bill passes the initial vote, a public hearing—and a final vote—will happen later this month.

Resurrection

Robert “Rider” Dewey spent 17 long years in prison for a rape and murder he did not commit. During that time, he endured constant legal setbacks and personal tragedies. This is how he made it to the other side.

Drone Vote Set For Deer Trail

Citizens in the tiny Eastern Plains town will cast ballots in October on whether to approve hunting licenses for the unmanned flying machines.

Colorado’s Drone Wars

The town of Deer Trail could to be headed to a community-wide vote on whether to approve drone-hunting licenses.

Dudley Brown’s War

The executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners has been aiming to remake Colorado politics using hyper-aggressive and confrontational political strategies. 

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