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They’re important, and our readers have them.

How do we know? Each week the staff at Colorado Politics scours our website traffic in a bid to discover the seven most visited stories.

They often center on the environment, pot and traffic woes – quintessential Colorado topics – and, interestingly enough, Ed Perlmutter.

This week was no exception. Catch up on the political news you missed during your busy week by checking out this list.

1) Ed Perlmutter thanks supporters ahead of run for Colorado governor

Jefferson and Adams county Democrats were treated to an emotional “unannouncement” by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Saturday as he gears up for a gubernatorial run.

The six-term congressman said everything BUT “I’m running for governor,” telling supporters that he will need their help and resources as he takes his campaign statewide.

Read more here.

2) As Trump rolls back the Clean Power Plant, a new fight begins in Colorado

As President Donald Trump rolled back much of his predecessor’s climate-change policies on Tuesday, mixed reactions highlighted a new fight on the horizon.

“President Trump shows an incredible level of disregard for our clean air, the scientific consensus around climate change, and our nation’s health and security,” said Pete Maysmith, executive director of Conservation Colorado.

Read more here.

3) Proposed Colorado marijuana home-grow limit upped to 24 if patients register

Legislation aimed at cracking down on marijuana home-grows was heavily amended Wednesday to allow medical cannabis patients and caregivers to cultivate up to 24 plants.

House Bill 1220 started with a limit of 12 plants before lawmakers upped the count to 16.

Read more here.

4) Colorado transportation bill shifts gears on priority list, share of the sales tax

The conversation about asking voters to fund billions in Colorado transportation shifted lanes Monday. The House Finance Committee discussed how to structure the highway department’s share of a proposed sales tax and what kind of priority list voters could be asked to decide on in November.

The discussion sets up the biggest debate of the current legislative session on the House floor in the coming days, once House Bill 1242 clears the Appropriations Committee, a likely formality. The bill passed the House Finance Committee 10-3 Monday afternoon.

Read more here.

5) Rural Colorado Republicans tell lawmakers it’s time for action on Hospital Provider Fee

Dire funding news for the state’s hospitals has left Republicans in rural Colorado pleading with the legislature to restructure the Hospital Provider Fee, despite ideological beliefs.

It is a thorny issue that pits conservatives in the legislature against fellow Republicans in rural parts of the state.

Read more here.

6) Compromise frees bill to cover Colorado cops for PTSD

A bill that sailed through an initial vote in the House Friday would assure that PTSD is a condition that qualifies for worker’s compensation insurance.

House Bill 1229 is aimed at but doesn’t specify police officers and other first responders. But it describes what usually only they do that could cause post traumatic stress disorder.

Read more here.

7) Insights: Construction defect talks have gone completely bananas

Talks on construction defect reform have become as stuck as a nail in cement. In fact, the entire stakeholder process has gone completely bananas.

This week, Democratic leaders pretty much said don’t hold your breath for meaningful changes this year to curb lawsuits and spur housing development. Mind you, these are the same leaders who essentially promised voters that they would take action.

Read more here.