The Mountain Minute: 3/12/2025

Today’s Top Stories
Colorado News:
➡️ Gun Control Bill Faces Constitutional Hurdles – SB25-003, a sweeping gun control measure, is under fire for violating the Supreme Court’s Bruen standard. Critics argue it won’t survive legal challenges.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/anderson-sb25-003-faces-constitutional-hurdles-under-the-bruen-standard/

➡️ Fuel Retailers Face Fines for Missing Climate Stickers – A proposed bill could fine gas stations up to $20,000 if they fail to display global warming warning labels. Opponents call it government overreach.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/colorado-fuel-retailers-face-up-to-20000-fine-for-failing-to-post-warning-stickers-about-global-warming-under-proposed-bill/

➡️ Universal Preschool Fix Dies in Legislature – Lawmakers rejected a bill aimed at improving Colorado’s universal preschool program, despite continued issues with enrollment and funding.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/universal-preschool-bill-dies-as-some-colorado-programs-still-complain-of-bumps/

➡️ Denver Restaurants Struggle Amid Wage Hikes – House Bill 1208 seeks to help restaurants hit hard by rising labor costs. Over 470 eateries have closed in the last three years.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/house-bill-1208-price-controls-for-a-minimum-wage-mistake/

National News:
➡️ Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire – The U.S. will resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a temporary truce was brokered in Saudi Arabia. Russia’s response remains uncertain.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/ukraine-ready-to-accept-30-day-cease-fire-as-u-s-agrees-to-resume-military-aid/

➡️ Trump Admin Launches CBP Home App – The controversial CBP One app has been replaced with CBP Home, which facilitates self-deportation for migrants.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/03/leave-now-trump-admin-repurposes-controversial-cbp-one-app-to-encourage-self-deportations/

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