The Mountain Minute: 3/14/2025

Today’s Top Stories
Colorado News:
🔹 DOJ Reviews Tina Peters’ Case – The Department of Justice is investigating whether former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was unfairly prosecuted. Colorado AG Phil Weiser calls the review a “grotesque attempt to weaponize the rule of law.”
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/co-ag-weiser-on-dojs-review-of-tina-peters-case-grotesque-attempt-to-weaponize-the-rule-of-law/

🔹 Congressman Evans Introduces BELOS Act – A new bill would grant free lifetime National Park passes to families of fallen veterans. Named after First Sergeant Marc Belo, the legislation has strong bipartisan support.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/congressman-gabe-evans-introduces-belos-act-to-support-military-families/

🔹 Musk’s Department Slashes Federal Leases in Colorado – Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is cutting $9.4 million in federal property leases across the state, affecting multiple agencies and sparking protests.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/doge-is-terminating-9-4m-in-leases-across-colorado/

🔹 Health Care Costs Spike for Undocumented Immigrants – State data shows taxpayer-funded medical expenses for non-citizens have doubled, fueling debates over health care funding.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/health-care-costs-spike-for-undocumented-immigrants/

🔹 Charter School Expansion Bill Gains Support – A proposed bill would allow charter schools to bypass local school board approval in low-performing districts. Supporters call it a win for students, while critics warn of reduced local control.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/education-desert-bill-would-let-charters-open-without-school-board-approval-in-underperforming-areas/

National News:
🔹 States Move to Break Up Google’s Monopoly – 38 attorneys general, including Colorado’s AG, are pushing for major antitrust reforms, potentially forcing Google to divest Chrome.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/attorneys-general-announce-final-plan-to-end-googles-search-engine-monopoly/

🔹 FBI Task Force Makes 214 Arrests – A newly formed FBI task force has cracked down on violent criminals, arresting gang members from MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. More operations are expected nationwide.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/fbis-new-task-force-arrests-214-criminals-including-tren-de-aragua-and-ms-13-gangbangers-in-two-weeks/

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