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State officials approved only 14 of 54 homeschool enrichment applications over the summer — rejecting 38 — and the State Board will consider new permanent rules on Thursday to restrict funding for activities like ski lessons and private classes.

The move seeks to tighten oversight and reduce taxpayer costs.

Rallies in Aurora and Denver encouraged residents to vote early in the midterms as local officials reported that 32,800 ballots were returned out of 425,000 active voters in Arapahoe County (7.8% turnout).

Colorado congressional candidate Dr. Shimon Blau said he experienced a barrage of antisemitic online comments after launching his campaign for a Denver seat; Jewish leaders say the hateful rhetoric marks a troubling pattern against the community while Blau focuses on lowering healthcare costs and boosting local economic progress.