COPO’S BEST OF THE WEEK | Rumble in Miami; Denver council newbies speak out
Here’s our recap of our best stories of the last seven days from the Colorado Politics staff.
> Debate in Miami: Bennet, Hickenlooper stay on brand at contentious clash
> INSIGHTS | Coloradans share the presidential stage, but in what role?
> Debate in Miami: How Bennet, Hickenlooper scored with the media
> 2020 ELECTION | Hickenlooper to debate security: ‘I’m a candidate’
> Media take stock of Hickenlooper, Bennet ahead of Thursday’s debate
> COPO PODCAST | Our interviews with the council’s 5 new faces
> COPO PODCAST | Joey Bunch, Marianne Goodland on transportation, recalls and Polis’ new shoes
> COVER STORY | Is Colorado on the right road?
> INSIGHTS | Democrats in 2020 will try to breathe life into the health care issue
> Q&A with Larry Liston | ‘Optimism sells; socialism will be a turnoff’
> LYNN BARTELS | Pat Bowlen made dreams come true
> Denver ranks 2nd among ‘walkable’ cities
> TABOR tussle: Colorado Supreme Court hears case on whether fees are taxes
> Colorado Senate Democrats appeal court ruling on lengthy bill readings
> New Colorado conservation easement working group seeks solutions to woes
> Colorado Attorney General Weiser files motion to dismiss lawsuit over ‘red flag’ gun law
> Northwest Denver’s River Drive now city’s newest historic district
> Mike Johnston picks up Tom Sullivan endorsement in 2020 Senate race
> Denver City Council approves 320-unit Sloan’s Lake project that includes affordable housing
> Casper Stockham makes it official: He’s running for Congress again
> Gardner urges Congress to secure $900 million a year for conservation fund
> Casper Stockham makes it official: He’s running for Congress again
> Package triggers bomb scare at Rep. Lamborn’s Colorado office
> DeGette, Lamborn on opposite sides of uranium mining debate
> TABOR author Douglas Bruce lashes out after town demolishes his building
> Gardner gets health care award; Democrats not happy
> DeVos touts proposed ‘Education Freedom Scholarship’ federal tax credit at Colorado Springs event
> Social-savvy Polis carves out time to tweet – on whales, demon children, gaming, Game of Thrones …
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Aurora mental health nonprofit cuts 100-plus jobs after Colorado agency reduces reimbursement rate
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 28 minutes ago
A nonprofit that provides services through 11 mental health centers in Aurora announced Thursday that it is eliminating 111 jobs effective June 30, the result of federal and state budget reductions. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery said the positions being...
Denver law students create AI-powered tools in federal judge’s ‘design sprint’
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
A tenant discovered a handwritten note on his door stating he had 48 hours to move out. The landlord changed the locks without notice or court proceedings. The tenant paid rent on time and had never received any complaints about...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 19 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...
Colorado bill prohibits credit card companies from charging ‘swipe fees’ on sales taxes
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 18 hours ago
Colorado senators on Wednesday voted to advance a proposal to eliminate credit card “swipe fees” on sales taxes. Proponents say the move would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars annually, while critics have countered those fees are needed to...
First ever disciplinary trial of a Colorado judge scheduled under new system
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 21 hours ago
A disciplinary panel on Thursday scheduled a mid-August hearing to adjudicate the alleged misconduct of Montezuma County Court Judge Ian J. MacLaren. Following voters’ passage of constitutional Amendment H in November 2024, adjudication of serious judicial misconduct allegations is open to public...
Colorado eyes licensure, new oversight body for autism therapy providers
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 17 hours ago
A panel of Colorado legislators on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a new regulatory body and licensure requirements for professionals who provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for the facilities in which they work. House...
Appeals court recognizes weekend, holiday rule applies to judicial review deadline
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 24 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 1 day 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...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 day 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 1 day 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,...
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Boulder County clamps moratorium on new oil, gas drilling
Boulder County is the latest local government in Colorado to impose a moratorium on new oil and gas drilling. The Longmont Times-Call reports the commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the moratorium on Friday without taking public comment. Commissioners scheduled a July 16 meeting to hear comments and decide whether to keep the moratorium. Commissioner […]
CAPITOL M | 2019 Bike to Work Day (and a little beyond)
Mark of the curiously named Pipe Bomb Bikes (there’s a faux pipe bomb under the top tube). Those 10-foot handlebars make for an interesting ride.(Photo by Marianne Goodland, Colorado Politics) #BikeToWorkDay: It’s a mix of fun and danger. The danger comes from riding any of Denver’s bike trails on Bike to Work Day this past […]