Author: Colorado Politics
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Watch pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House proceedings, check out first bills of session, Jeff Crank jumps into 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters covered the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly yesterday. Here’s the recap. The Colorado General Assembly immediately got off to a troubled start on Wednesday, when multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters shouted from the…
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Colorado lawmakers start 2024 session, House speaker reprimands Elisabeth Epps and Bob Gardner jumps into 5th CD race| WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 10, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters are covering the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly. The House and Senate are scheduled to convene at 10 a.m. Follow us for updates. House Speaker Julie McCluskie reprimanded Rep. Elisabeth Epps, the Denver…
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Lora Thomas eyes Bob Marshall’s House seat, Tina Peters will stand trial and Jared Polis spells out priorities ahead of new session | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 9, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, who will be term-limited on the county commission at the end of the year, has filed to run for House District 43, which includes Highlands Ranch. Thomas’ name had been mentioned as one of several Republicans interested in…
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Federal Trade Commission’s small-biz strong-arming goes too far | FEEDBACK
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As a small business owner who understands the economic pitfalls brought to our industry post-pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “junk fee” proposal brings me concern. Although some junk fees are unnecessary and truly deceitful, I am nervous the FTC’s reach would be too wide sweeping, as it doesn’t consider the needs of small-…
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Boebert denies punching ex-husband in the face; Dave Williams launches bid for 5th CD; housing to take center stage in 2024 session| WHAT YOU NEEDTO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 8, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Silt police were called to an incident involving U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, on Saturday night, authorities confirmed. In a statement to Colorado Politics on Sunday, the two-term Republican denied punching her ex-husband. “This is a sad situation for…
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CO PO Calendar | Jan. 8-14
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CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber,…
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Guv reacts to Air Force’s experimental missile deployment in Colorado | A LOOK BACK
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Forty Years Ago This Week: Gov. Dick Lamm sent a five-page letter to the Department of the Air Force, reiterating his belief that Colorado should be included in public hearings on the environmental impacts of MX – “Missile, Experimental” – deployments. “I urge that the study process be reconsidered,” Lamm wrote. “There should be full…
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Lauren Boebert; redistricting fights that could change make up of Congress | WHAT YOU NEEDTO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 5, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s candidacy to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, a week after the Silt Republican announced she is dropping her reelection bid in the district she has represented for two terms. Calling her…
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Rep. Mike Lynch runs for 4th CD, Colorado GOP to decide whether to endorse Trump ahead of primary | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 3, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado House Republican Leader Mike Lynch says his concern about the caliber of representation in Congress prompted his decision to throw his own hat in the ring. Just a week after U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert announced she’s ditching her competitive reelection bid to…
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All eyes on U.S. Supreme Court as Trump appeal is expected this week; new candidates emerge in 3rd, 4th districts | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 2, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: All eyes are on the Supreme Court now that former President Donald Trump has been found ineligible on two state primary election ballots for the 2024 race, prompting confidence among legal experts that the nine justices will resolve the unprecedented dilemma. The Colorado…
