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September 16, 2025: Top Republican resigns, Front Range fracking project, Denver budget unveiled, Michelin stars

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AURORA OIL HEARING SUNLIGHT 20250911
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Dr. Sakhawat Hussain urges state officials to consider the health impacts of a proposed fracking site near the Aurora reservoir during a September 11, 2025 public hearing.

The top Republican at the statehouse resigns, citing a “toxic” environment. Then – you’ll hear from a Front Range community trying to prevent fracking underneath their water supply. Plus, Colorado’s two biggest cities have to shrink their budgets. You’ll hear what’s getting cut.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook, Shane Rumsey and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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