⚖️ Trump barred from CO ballot

⚖️ Trump Barred From Colorado Ballot

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court has concluded that former President Donald Trump will not be allowed to appear on the state’s 2024 primary election ballot. In a 4-3 vote, the majority of justices agreed that Trump’s participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was a violation of the 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause, barring him from seeking the presidency. The Trump campaign plans to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. [CPR]

🐺 Wolves Return to Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials released five wolves (captured from Oregon) into Grand County wilderness on Monday. The release was part of an unprecedented reintroduction plan for the species that has been years in the making. CPW hopes to release up to 50 more over the next 3-5 years. The plan was passed by voters in 2020 by a narrow margin of 51% to 49% and remains a major sticking point between the state’s rural and urban residents. [Denver Post 🔒]

• Dive deeper: How did we get here? [City Cast Denver 🎧]

💰 City Compensates Encampment-Adjacent Businesses

More than 300 Denver businesses applied to a new city grant program that compensates business owners who feel like their revenue was impacted by nearby homeless encampments. City officials estimate they will approve about 100 applicants, each of whom will be eligible for a $7,500 to $15,000 one-time grant. [Axios Denver]

🐘 What’s Next for Boebert?

After making global headlines for brash behavior, can Rep. Lauren Boebert hold onto her congressional seat? As Democratic challengers raise money and the GOP’s elite endorse other Republicans in her race, Boebert’s political future looks grim. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

Does Rep. Lauren Boebert Have a Chance in 2024?

Representative Lauren Boebert has had quite the year. Since squeaking by in the last election, the Colorado congresswoman has been plagued by scandals of her own making and it seems that even her own party has had enough. What caused the GOP to finally jump ship? Two Democratic operatives have a list of reasons why.