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Colorado's Secretary of State temporarily removed its campaign finance database from the internet due to safety concerns after a gunman targeted lawmakers in Minnesota. The decision affects the TRACER database, which includes personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers of lawmakers. The database is expected to return once measures are taken to redact sensitive information.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $2.3 million for defamation against former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer. A federal jury in Denver ruled Lindell engaged in a civil conspiracy to spread false claims about election fraud, personally owing Coomer $440,500 while his company must pay $1.9 million. Lindell plans to appeal the decision.
Denver hosts the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference this week, drawing over 7,000 attendees and more than 500 speakers. The event highlights Colorado's progressive stance on psychedelics, where adults can legally use substances like psilocybin and DMT. Advocates aim to further legitimize psychedelic research and treatment amidst stalled legalization efforts in other states.
Denver police arrested 36 individuals during an anti-ICE protest Saturday night, employing smoke and pepper balls to disperse crowds. This marked an escalation from earlier peaceful demonstrations organized by the "No Kings" protest, which concluded around 4 PM. Authorities noted that most participants had left before the arrests occurred.
Thousands gathered in downtown Denver for the "No Kings" protest, coinciding with President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. The event marked one of the largest anti-Trump demonstrations in Denver since the 2017 Women's March, with participants voicing various political messages.
Denver adopted the 2025 Building and Fire Codes on June 13, 2025, which will take effect on December 31, 2025. Projects submitted before that date can use either the new or the 2022 codes. The updated regulations aim to ensure compliance with safety and zoning standards.
Auon'tai Anderson will not run for the Denver school board this November, citing a desire to avoid distraction from student-focused issues. Despite previous hints at a comeback, he remains a divisive figure following a tumultuous tenure marked by controversies and censure. Anderson endorses two incumbents for the upcoming election and may consider a run in 2027.
The University of Colorado Boulder plans to pay student-athletes the maximum $20.5 million allowed under a recent NCAA settlement. Athletic director Rick George indicated that the school will need to make tough decisions to manage expenses and generate new revenue sources.
Activists in metro Denver joined national protests against recent ICE raids and the militarized response to demonstrations in Los Angeles. Tensions escalated during a protest at the Colorado State Capitol, where police used tactical gear and made 17 arrests. The backlash against the Trump administration's immigration policies is growing, with more protests planned across Colorado.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain urged Senate Republicans to limit changes to the House-passed Trump budget bill, warning that significant alterations could jeopardize support from House GOP members. McClain expressed concerns over proposed modifications, especially regarding the SALT deduction cap and business tax cuts, which could lead to a contentious conference process.