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August 22, 2025: Republican resigns to avoid censure, health insurers pull out, hoax attack, State Fair starts

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Signage is displayed the outside of the corporate headquarters building of health insurance company Anthem in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

There’s an effort underway in Colorado to shore up health insurance access for thousands of people before it goes away or costs rise and force people to drop their coverage. Then, an unusual punishment for a state lawmaker who got caught kicking off a crude group chat. Plus, as the State Fair kicks off, hear what’s new – and what’s back. Plus, an attack on a park ranger now appears to be a hoax.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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