CoPo Best of the Week: Gab & grub, mining messes, CD5 fight and more
Happy Friday. Here’s our recap of some of our best stories of the week from the Colorado Politics staff.
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> The 8 who would be governor: Candidates square off at CoPo/Gazette forum
> They said it at the Colorado Civic Barbecue
> COVER STORY: Mining cleanups under Trump: A speedup or just ‘sound and fury’?
> Poll: Lamborn, Glenn lead GOP primary field in 5th Congressional District
> INSIGHTS: Legislation to shape state politics for decades barely got noticed
> Should bitcoin be allowed for Colo. campaign contributions? New rules proposed
> Mattis to Academy graduating class: ‘Your primary weapons system now is your attitude’
> Hickenlooper signs bill reauthorizing Colo. civil rights agency
> Colo. newspaper advocate hails ruling on Trump Twitter blocks
> Q&A w/Kelly Dore | ‘I have always fought for the underdog’
> 2 Colo. representatives absent as U.S. House defeats farm bill
> Lebsock, former aide circulated petitions for Dem candidate in House race
> Polis, Stapleton hold fundraising lead for Colorado governor
> Democrats for Ed Reform’s Colo. leader didn’t lobby illegally, secretary of state says, but …
> NORAD boss retiring after facing down missile tests, natural disasters, nuclear threats
> ENDORSEMENT WATCH: Backing for governor, treasurer, Congress hopefuls
> Colorado Springs possibly breaking state law by doling out millions in secret sessions
> Colorado Springs council tackles problems with executive sessions – in another executive session
> Denver study illustrates scope of city’s opioid epidemic
> Denver launches 1st round of projects funded by $937M bond package
> How does Colorado rank on per-student school spending?
> ‘Project Fusion’: Bond villain’s evil scheme, or state eco-devo offer?
Appeals court recognizes weekend, holiday rule applies to judicial review deadline
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified for the first time on Thursday that the rule extending deadlines in civil cases when the final day falls on a weekend or holiday also applies to litigants seeking review of governmental decisions. Nicholas A. Rigato...
SCOTUS arguments, varied workload: 6 Colorado solicitors general talk about job
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
Six current and former solicitors general of Colorado, including two who have since become members of the bench, spoke to attorneys on Wednesday about how the role has changed over time, what the workload entails, and their experiences arguing at...
The uncharted implications of increasing unaffiliateds ahead of Colorado’s primaries | Paula Noonan
Paula Noonan
paula-noonan@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
The primaries are about 60 days away. The large majority of statewide races will be decided on June 30. Those contests will be between moderate and progressive Democrats and moderate to super-conservative Republicans. Analysis of voter registrations does not look...
All Coloradans should have a say at the Public Utilities Commission | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
colorado-politics@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
By Emma Pinter I have a sticky note in my kitchen that reminds me of Xcel Energy’s peak hours, when they charge higher rates for electricity. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., I avoid running the laundry or the dishwasher...
Protect patient access to life-saving drugs | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
colorado-politics@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
By Leslie Herod Since its inception, Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) created fear among patients around effects to life-saving medicines and the negative ramifications price controls have on affordability. Five years on, those fears persist. Patients and advocates continue...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 6 hours ago
The window to deliver space superiority for the U.S. is open but shrinking rapidly, according to defense startup True Anomaly. The Centennial-based company hit a milestone in its pursuit to help deliver that, announcing Tuesday that it raised $650 million...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 6 hours ago
Although Denver has not yet experienced a public safety power shut-off, the Mile High City came close in December, according to Xcel Energy officials who briefed the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee Wednesday. Representatives from the utility company briefed members...
12 finalists selected to interview for Aurora Colfax revitalization board
Kyla Pearce
kyla.pearce@gazette.com
Updated 6 hours ago
Twelve finalists, including several area business owners, will interview for Aurora’s Downtown Development Authority Board in early May to form the oversight body for a project to revitalize Colfax Avenue. Aurora officials received 38 applications for the six board positions,...
Federal judge declines to end Denver sheriff employee’s sex discrimination suit
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
A federal judge tentatively green-lit a former Denver Sheriff Department sergeant’s sex discrimination lawsuit for trial last month, based upon allegations that three female employees were promoted ahead of him despite his qualifications. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang...
Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law last week prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats. House Bill 1011 would still allow pet stores to house pets available for adoption through local shelters. Eight states and 26 Colorado...