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Colorado Springs’ mayor defends decision to restrict homeless at two city parks

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this week to decline hearing an appeal of a lower court’s decision supports Colorado Springs’ legal authority to enforce its homeless camping ban, Mayor John Suthers said Thursday. The appeal, filed by plaintiffs in Boise, Idaho, sought to overturn an appellate court’s ruling that such bans are unconstitutional and

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El Paso County approves transition plan for complying with federal disability laws

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — requiring public facilities and infrastructure to be accessible to handicapped citizens — but many local governments have yet to fully comply with the law. On Thursday, El Paso County commissioners took an important step toward improved compliance by unanimously approving an ADA

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Colorado cat making waves on GMA

If you’ve been watching Good Morning America this past week, you probably were following along on the pet of the year contest, with Izzy the Husky winning top honors. But, for Colorado’s entrant, awards and accolades are nothing, compared to the natural high he gets just exploring the great outdoors, whether it’s kayaking, hiking or

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