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Laubacher says Trump administration bears ‘all the responsibility’ for Jordan troop deaths

Laubacher says Trump administration bears ‘all the responsibility’ for Jordan troop deaths

The Democratic nominee challenging Lauren Boebert called the Iran war unnecessary and rejected further military action as the U.S. military death toll rose to 17 Sunday.

Emma Bloomberg tells CCA students: ‘Find one small way to show up’

Emma Bloomberg tells CCA students: ‘Find one small way to show up’

The Murmuration founder said students balancing classes, work and family responsibilities should begin with one manageable act of community involvement.

Scholarships, lower tuition or public-service aid? Three Colorado governor candidates make different pitches to community college students

Scholarships, lower tuition or public-service aid? Three Colorado governor candidates make different pitches to community college students

Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer and Phil Weiser offered different approaches to transfers, transportation, debt, jobs and higher-education funding in separate FoxTalk interviews.

Kirkmeyer says campaign ‘went low’ on $6 billion road estimate. Her plan lists $7 billion to $9 billion in funding sources

Kirkmeyer says campaign ‘went low’ on $6 billion road estimate. Her plan lists $7 billion to $9 billion in funding sources

The Republican candidate’s proposal does not explain how its headline total relates to the listed funding categories. CDOT records also show why money carried between budget years is not necessarily idle cash.

Kirkmeyer gives community college students a test for her first year: tuition, aid and state funding

Kirkmeyer gives community college students a test for her first year: tuition, aid and state funding

The Republican candidate said she would protect colleges’ base funding, consider a transfer grant and seek student input on changes to Colorado’s community college system.

Full interview and transcript: Barb Kirkmeyer on tuition, roads and Colorado colleges

Full interview and transcript: Barb Kirkmeyer on tuition, roads and Colorado colleges

The Republican candidate for governor answered student questions about higher-education funding, rent, transportation, health care, workforce training and Scott Bottoms’ criticism of four-year colleges.

Bottoms says four-year colleges do “more indoctrination than educating,” backs more community college support

Bottoms says four-year colleges do “more indoctrination than educating,” backs more community college support

The Republican candidate for governor told FoxTalk that Colorado should put more money into community colleges. He also proposed automatic transfer scholarships, transportation assistance and additional aid for adult students.

“We can help you with your debt”: Phil Weiser pitches public-service path for community college students

“We can help you with your debt”: Phil Weiser pitches public-service path for community college students

The Democratic candidate for governor told FoxTalk that one of his signature proposals could provide community college stipends or debt assistance to young Coloradans who serve in high-need fields.

“Ban phones and social media”: Michael Bennet says he would pursue restrictions in Colorado schools

“Ban phones and social media”: Michael Bennet says he would pursue restrictions in Colorado schools

The U.S. senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate said he would “work to try to ban phones and social media bell to bell,” linking the proposal to youth mental health.

“There’s always space for us, even if we have to make it”: Young Coloradans reject being an afterthought

“There’s always space for us, even if we have to make it”: Young Coloradans reject being an afterthought

After a youth-focused Democratic governor forum in Aurora, organizers and attendees said younger voters should not wait for political campaigns to decide when their voices count.

“I will sue”: Jena Griswold says she would fight Trump rollbacks on student loan forgiveness

“I will sue”: Jena Griswold says she would fight Trump rollbacks on student loan forgiveness

FoxTalk asked attorney general candidates at DemFest what they would do to help Colorado students with student debt. Griswold pointed to lawsuits, while other candidates talked about loan servicers, for-profit schools and the price of higher education.

“We have fallen short”: Democrats say they need young voters, but community college students remain the harder problem

“We have fallen short”: Democrats say they need young voters, but community college students remain the harder problem

FoxTalk asked Democratic candidates at DemFest how they would reach students who work, commute or do not believe politics changes anything for them. Their answers showed a gap between the party’s need for young voters and its still-developing outreach to community college students.