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U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations following the implementation of Title 42 USC 265 at the northern and southern land borders.

Here’s How Title 42 Impacts Illegal Immigration

Earlier this year, President Biden announced his intentions to end Title 42, a policy that allowed the US Border Patrol to turn away migrants to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Myton Oil Field

Biden Continues Attacks on Energy Production: The Truth About Oil and Gas Prices

Did you know that as of this writing, Colorado's average price per gallon for regular unleaded fuel is $4.22? That's a more than $1 per gallon increase since this same time last year. It's also Colorado's highest recorded average price, according to AAA.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Wants to Buy Twitter: Now What?

Have you browsed Twitter lately? If yes, you've probably noticed that debate on the platform is generally anything but civil. Still, Twitter is a de facto town square, allowing politicians, news organizations, and the masses to push their opinions and messages.
Catalytic Converter

Increase of Catalytic Converter Theft Could Drain Coloradoans’ Pocketbooks

Imagine getting into your vehicle, which has been in the office parking lot all day, after a hard day’s work to suddenly notice a loud, rattling noise once you start their engine. When you press on the accelerator, the noise gets louder, and it is obvious the sound is coming from underneath the car.
Marijuana Plant

Impact of New Mexico Marijuana Legalization on Colorado Sales

Mayor Phil Rico of Trinidad, Colorado, said he expects his community to lose revenue from marijuana sales due to neighboring New Mexico’s legalization of selling recreational cannabis, which started April 1.
Person in Handcuffs

New State Senate Bill Aims to Help Those with Non-Violent Criminal Backgrounds

In February, SB 22-099 was introduced to the senate and it could help Colorado residents with non-violent criminal backgrounds secure jobs and housing. The bill was originally drafted to help ease some of the impacts certain people and businesses have faced after the pandemic.
Gun Club

If You Can’t Ban It, Overregulate It: Democrats War on Guns Continues

In 2020, my husband and I took a concealed carry course at Magnum Shooting Center in Colorado Springs. The class itself was approximately four hours and covered a number of topics related to gun ownership and safety. After the classroom instruction, we spent an hour on the range.
ITER Aeriel View 2021

The Truth About Nuclear Fusion and Fission

What do you think of when you hear the words "nuclear energy?" Does it conjure images of Chernobyl or Fukushima? Perhaps you think of nuclear weapons and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
TVA Nuclear Plant

Democrats Vote “No” on Alternative Energy Study

On January 19, Senator Bob Rankin (R-District 8) and Representative Hugh McKean (R-District 51) introduced Senate Bill 22-073, "Alternative Energy Sources," in the Colorado General Assembly. And after its introduction, SB22-073 moved to the senate's State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee.
Baby

Where Does Colorado Stand on Abortion?

On Jan. 19, Rep. Dave Williams (R-District 15) introduced House Bill 22-1079, "Abolishing Abortion In Colorado," to the House, and it was then assigned to the Health & Insurance committee.

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