11 Domestic Policy Predictions For 2011

A new Colorado law signed Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis bans the use of a cell phone while driving, except with a hands-free device or in emergency situations. Violating the rule could result in fines. But amendments to Senate Bill 65 that were worked out by lawmakers downgraded it from a primary offense — meaning law enforcement will have to observe it in combination with another traffic violation to pull offending drivers over. Still, Polis praised the bill before signing it.

Three large Denver parks will host food trucks on select days through the summer as part of a city pilot program aimed at satiating residents’ desire for more food and beverage options in public green spaces. Denver Parks and Recreation on Wednesday announced the launch of its “Feast In Denver’s Nature” program, which begins Wednesday and runs through Aug.

This article is part of The D. C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Among Democrats in Washington, the most buzzed about competition taking place this election year isn’t the one for the White House, although that one is certainly the most expensive.

Coloradans will need eight hours of in-person training from a verified instructor to qualify for a concealed-carry permit under a new law. Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1174 on Tuesday. It was part of a slew of bills dealing with firearm regulations passed by the legislature this year. The in-person training requirement includes passing a live-fire exercise and a written exam.

Indeed, Democrats are facing a situation in which all options are badfor them.

Through wars and oppression, the Jews come out still living every time.