Author: Jessica Machetta
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Former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm says Denver doesn’t want Amazon HQ2
Amazon building an “HQ2” – a second headquarters – in Denver would “leave us toothless and blind,” says Former Gov. Richard Lamm. Lamm spoke at a forum hosted by the Denver Press Club Monday and joins the growing chorus of people that don’t think $5 billion in construction and 50,000 employees is the kind of…
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Colorado state Rep. Lebsock issued another apology to the women accusing him of sexual misconduct. They say it’s not enough.
Colorado state Rep. Steve Lebsock issued a fresh apology on Saturday to three women accusing him of sexually inappropriate behavior, by sending an email to the women and copying The Denver Post. According to the Post, he said, “I have come to realize that it does not matter that, at the time, I may have…
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I’ve "done nothing that can be described as criminal,” Thornton lawmaker Lebsock contends
The national wave of allegations of sexual misconduct that began in Hollywood spread to the Colorado legislature Friday, as a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual harassment by one of his colleagues. House Speaker Crisanta Duran said state Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton should “do the right thing and resign,” but in a defiant statement…
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Republican Victor Mitchell says being an entrepreneur makes him the obvious choice for Colorado governor
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Victor Mitchell is frustrated with his own party’s picks for elected office, and isn’t surprised by Tuesday’s losses in New Jersey and Virginia. He is, however, supportive of the 2016 trend that put folks in office who aren’t career politicians. Though he served in the Colorado House of Representatives ten years ago,…
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Gardner grills Equifax CEO about data breach in Senate committee
Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) questioned former Equifax CEO Richard Smith and Equifax interim-CEO Paulino do Rego Barros, Jr., about the company’s massive data breach at a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing. Equifax said in September that hackers breached a flaw in their system, stealing names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s…
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What Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and others are doing to solve "2Gen" poverty
Donna Lynne, Colorado’s lieutenant governor and chief operating officer, is working with Ascend the Aspen Institute to identify two-generation poverty and pool resources to break the cycle. Ascend describes two-generation approaches as a focus on creating opportunities for, and addressing the needs of, both children and the adults in their lives together. “The approach recognizes…
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Bond passage means jobs, government transparency, positive growth, says Denver mayor
Denver voters gave the green light for city officials to allocate nearly a billion dollars for 460 citywide projects as part of the city’s growth plan, so now what? Mayor Michael Hancock says it’s a vote of confidence from the people and a huge responsibility that won’t be taken lightly. “With a yes vote, we…
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Denver bond proposal for nearly $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades sails to early victory
A nearly $1 billion dollar bond proposal sailed to victory Tuesday night as Denver voters approved a finance package for infrastructure improvements throughout the city. “From the very beginning, this has always been the people of Denver’s bond,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said. The package represents what people want and need in their neighborhoods to…
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Marijuana advocates toast 5 years of legalization in Colorado. Opponents say ‘not so fast.’
The five people who were integral in pushing Amendment 64 to the finish line in 2012 took a look back at Colorado’s landmark vote last night at Denver’s Ritz Carlton, gathering at a “fireside chat” to share stories about the campaign. Attendees paid $250 a ticket to hear from Rob Kampia, founder and executive director…
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Tancredo says pot stance won’t be an issue this time around
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo is visiting local marijuana discussion forums, he says, to gain a greater understanding of the issue as legalization has evolved since his last campaign, which he lost. “I have a feeling no one’s going to bring it up this time,” Tancredo said. “You know why? Because it’s popular in the…