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Colorado Public Radio DC-based Reporter. Spent some time editing with NPR's Washington Desk. Former NPRWeekend, WNYC, WNPR, KQED, & WAMC. Always public radio.
A vote on disapproving of Trump’s 25% tariff on Canada could
hit the floor as soon as tomorrow.
February 11, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Rep Jason Crow’s statement after Trump DOJ failed
to get an indictment against him & other Ds. “Americans should be furious that Trump and his goons tried to weaponize our justice system again against his political opponents. His attempts to intimidate and silence us will always fail.” #copolitics
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
House votes down rule that included language to prevent any votes re: Trump’s tariffs thru July. Three Rs (Massie, Bacon & Kiley) voted no, with all Ds.

CO delegation voted along party lines.

Rs voted for the rule, Ds voted against.
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
CO Rep Jason Crow was one of the Dems involved in the video and has said DOJ had contacted him abt the video. #copolitics
February 11, 2026 at 1:51 AM
GOP leaders have pushed back today's rule vote from 1:30pm to 8:30pm after getting pushback from some in their caucus on including language that would block Trump tariff disapproval votes until the end of July.
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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I'll break down the state of play at the Washington Post with WNYC's Alison Stewart & @AllOfItWNYC

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February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Democrats add Colorado Springs #CD5 to its list of seats to try and flip this fall www.cpr.org/2026/02/10/d... #copolitics #CO05
Democrats add Colorado Springs CD 5 to its list of seats to flip this fall
Winning the 5th Congressional District seat will be an uphill battle for Democrats in what has traditionally been a solidly Republican district.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Why your Colorado property tax bill still increased this year www.cpr.org/2026/02/09/w... via @andyknny.bsky.social #copolitics
Why your Colorado property tax bill still increased this year
The state had granted temporary tax discounts in recent years, but they are expiring.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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The dominant form of pesticide use on big farms involves major chemical manufacturers and seed companies coating seeds with “neonics.”

Farmers would need “prescription” for them under new bill. by Michael Booth
coloradosun.com/2026/02/10/c...
Colorado farmers would need “prescription” to use common pesticide if legislature passes environmental bill
Farmers would need the a "prescription" from a third party to keep using the pesticides they say avoids fence-to-fence spraying
coloradosun.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
House Dem campaign arm is expanding its target map to include #CO05. Republican Jeff Crank over performed Trump in the district in ‘24. He won by +14, Trump by +9. This is the only seat in CO not to have ever elected a Dem. #copolitics
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
More Argentina beef imports won't do much to ease costs for consumers, according to experts share.google/RDtWOMifVGDB...
More Argentina beef imports won't do much to ease costs for consumers, according to experts
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM
The Senate is voting to involve cloture on the nom of Daniel Burrows of Colorado to be an Assistant Attorney General. Vote is still open, but CO Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper both voted No.
February 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Sand Creek Massacre Foundation alleges ICE actions echo the federal government’s treatment of Native Americans www.cpr.org/2026/02/09/s... via @krccnews.bsky.social’s Briana Heaney
Sand Creek Massacre Foundation alleges ICE actions echo the federal government's treatment of Native Americans
The foundation was created more than 150 years after the Sand Creek Massacre when the US army open-fired on 230 unsuspecting Native Americans.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Schumer says “the clock is ticking” on Republicans to respond to Democrats’ ICE proposals
“Since Saturday, the ball has been in the Republicans’ court. We have no idea which of our proposals they will accept and which they reject”

Republicans are working on a response
February 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
ICYMI: Is the Trump Administration's actions towards #Colorado punishment or a matter of policy? That's what Purplish w/ @bentebirkeland.bsky.social, @taydolven.bsky.social & I, talk about. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... or wherever you listen to your pods. #copolitics
Colorado in Trump’s crosshairs
Podcast Episode · Purplish · 02/06/2026 · 31m
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February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
On Monday the House will vote on its housing reform package. At the end of last year, I spoke w/ Rep Pettersen abt the package — what’s in it and what’s not: www.cpr.org/2025/12/30/h... #copolitics
Will 2026 be the year for housing reform? Rep. Pettersen hopes ‘yes’
Pettersen has bills in both the Senate and House housing packages, as the two chambers work to see if they can reach an agreement on how to address the housing crisis.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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In 2021, I FOIA’d the database of USPS’s New Deal art, and each work’s condition.

In 2022, records came back with a massive spreadsheet & 1,700+ historical photos.

In 2024, I wrote the first draft of this story, at home in bed with Covid.

And now, we can finally bring you the full project.
The disappearing art gallery in your post office
The U.S. Postal Service is home to thousands of historic works of art in post offices nationwide. Hundreds have been lost, sold or destroyed.
wapo.st
February 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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President Trump’s allies are offering access to him and other perks to donors who give at least $1 million to a new group supporting flashy initiatives he is planning around the U.S.’s 250th birthday, according to documents and interviews.
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.
nyti.ms
February 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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In an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina, Vonn landed a jump perpendicular to the slope and tumbled to a stop shortly below. n.pr/4qn1Yty
US ski star Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race
In an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina, Vonn landed a jump perpendicular to the slope and tumbled to a stop shortly below.
n.pr
February 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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👀 What if I told you there was a hidden art gallery scattered across the country?

What if I told you some of its treasures had vanished?

What if I told you that I found them?

A project three years in the making (🎁 gift link):
The disappearing art gallery in your post office
The U.S. Postal Service is home to thousands of historic works of art in post offices nationwide. Hundreds have been lost, sold or destroyed.
wapo.st
February 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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NEW: FCC Chair Brendan Carr announces his support for the acquisition of TEGNA (parent company of 9NEWS) by Nexstar (parent of Fox31) hours after President Trump said the deal will “help knock out the Fake News.”
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Saturday night news.
February 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections worry Colorado election officials www.cpr.org/2026/02/05/t... #copolitics
Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections worry Colorado election officials
The head of the Colorado County Clerks Association calls the president’s suggestion to nationalize elections concerning.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
A JBS meatpackers strike would be the latest blow to your grocery budget www.cpr.org/2026/02/05/j... via @cprmarkus.bsky.social
A JBS meatpackers strike would be the latest blow to your grocery budget
Workers at the Greeley plant voted to authorize a strike over pay and pace of work.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM