All Entries in the "Politics" Category
Trump directs ICE to expand deportation efforts in America’s largest cities
By Audrey Conklin Fox News President Donald Trump on Sunday said ICE must “expand efforts to detain and deport” illegal immigrants in “America’s largest [c]ities,” including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.” The president’s comment came in a Truth Social post on Sunday evening after a week of anti-ICE protests that have taken place in major cities across the country, with […]
Colorado’s budget hole is now $1.2 billion, as Medicaid costs continue to climb
The rise in Medicaid costs, which have continued unabated since last spring, remain the single biggest driver of the state’s budget woes The Joint Budget Committee meets at the Colorado Capitol complex in Denver on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun) Colorado’s looming budget shortfall just keeps getting worse. In […]
Interstate power lines threaten farmers’ land in southeastern Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides more in-depth information about the controversial proposed electrical transmission corridor that was discussed at the recent Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. A federal plan to accelerate electrical grid updates is meeting major resistance in communities across the country, including three Colorado counties Transmission lines along Prowers County Road 13, north of […]
Outgoing Prowers County Commissioner Tom Grasmick honored at reception on January 14, 2025
Left to right: Tom Grasmick, Ron Cook and Roger Stagner, Prowers County Commissioners Outgoing Prowers County Commissioner Tom Grasmick was honored after the January 14, 2025 board meeting with a reception thanking him for his years of service to the county. He received a commemorative glass plaque and a stone marker inscribed “Grasmick” for his […]
Colorado General Assembly looking to cut funding for wolf reintroduction program to cover shortfall for new budget
The hunt for coins in the couch cushions — the Colorado General Assembly’s budget crafters are scrambling to find hundreds of millions of dollars to cover a shortfall projected for the 2025-26 budget and are eyeing wolf funding as a potential area to cut — is getting pushback from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. And the agency has […]
County assessors in Colorado offer mixed views on property tax compromise
County assessors from around the state offered their insights into the compromise legislation that lawmakers approved at the conclusion of a special session on Thursday. The product of negotiations between Gov. Jared Polis, legislators, and the groups behind a pair of ballot initiatives seeking deeper property tax cuts, House Bill 1001 is relatively similar to […]
Trump rewrites Republican convention speech to focus on unity, not Biden
Former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally on Saturday, July 13, 2024 after attempted assassination attempt Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. USIVE — Former President Donald Trump has completely […]
Ballot information for June 25, 2024 Election
Election News: Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors during the week of June 3-7, 2024 for the June 25, 2024 Election. Sample Ballots are posted on the Prowers County website at www.prowerscounty.net under Election Department. DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR UNAFFILIATED VOTERS You will have Primary ballot content and Congressional District […]
Colorado’s Ken Buck to step down from Congress next week
U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, who represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, will resign his position effective March 22, the five-term Republican announced on Tuesday. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado’s 4th District in Congress for the past 9 years. I want to thank them for their support and encouragement throughout the […]
Primary Ballots for Presidential Primary in the Mail
Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Have you returned your voted ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office? The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. Please don’t wait until […]
Mike Palacios Announces Bid for County Commissioner in District 3
I am proud to announce that I am running for Prowers County Commissioner for District 3. Prowers County has always been my home. My love for this community is unwavering and I am committed to addressing its pressing issues with enthusiasm and resolve. Let me provide you with some background on my personal […]
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Sample Ballots
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Sample Ballots Sample ballots are also posted on the Prowers County website at www.prowerscounty.net under Elections. No official candidate withdrawals have been received at this time for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election for Colorado . Official ballots will be mailed out for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election during the week […]
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans Services Clears Senate
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans Services Clears Senate The bill aims to improve veterans services that are currently impacted by delays DENVER, CO – Today, the Colorado Senate unanimously approved Senator Rhonda Fields’, D-Aurora, bipartisan bill to decrease delays at veterans centers and improve veterans services. SB24-004, co-sponsored by Senator Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, would increase the […]
