COPO BEST OF THE WEEK: Fallout from Lt. Gov. pick, big bird battle and more
Here’s our recap of some of our best stories of the week from the Colorado Politics staff.
> Stapleton picks Rep. Lang Sias as GOP running mate
> Sias’ bid for lieutenant governor moves race for House seat to competitive
> COVER STORY: Battle brews across the West over sage-grouse protections
> COVER STORY 2: Sage-grouse conflict is fiercest in neighboring states
> State Sen. Marble sues Colorado ethics commission over decision
> INSIGHTS: Will candidates talk differently after primary?
> Campaign finance violation cited against CU regent candidate
> Sex-harassment panel starts work at Colorado Capitol
> Crow sets 6th CD record, tops $1 million in quarterly fundraising
> Colo.’s draft rules on cannabis inhalers, suppositories draw lively debate
> Lefty scribe flags Republican Stapleton on wife’s pay
> Education-tax backers are 1st to file petition signatures for Nov. ballot
> TRAIL MIX | Is it time for independent candidates to shine?
> BLM delays oil & gas lease sales planned east of Great Sand Dunes
> Colorado’s Tipton wants to open more federal land for livestock grazing
> Clock is ticking on Republicans in Congress
> Capitol M: Week ending July 13, 2018
> ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Weiser, Brauchler divvy up AG backers
> Dougco commissioner will quack a little longer as a lame duck
> 35 unaffiliated, RTD candidates file for Colorado ballot
> Report: Colorado is this year’s least energy-expensive state – almost
> Colorado politicos react to Trump’s pick of Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
> NARAL targets Colorado, Gardner with ad blitz to fight Supreme Court pick
> Congressional bill would lower age limit for truck drivers
> Colorado Springs City Council continues secret settlements; legislators call foul
> Aurora OKs first step for condo high-rise
> Aurora will ask voters whether to keep its photo red-light program
> PHOTOS: Ex-Trump probe attorney with Colo. ties rocks out to punk band
> Denver needs to spend more for bike, pedestrian projects, group says


