Author: Marianne Goodl
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Rep. Leslie Herod granted protective order after judge finds ‘sexual assault’ claims not credible
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After a year of social media accusations that she was a “sexual predator,” Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, has been granted a restraining order against the spokesperson for state Treasurer Dave Young with a judge ruling the evidence does not support the claims. The restraining order is against Sheena Kadi, the public information officer and communications…
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Colorado lawmakers advance ‘assault’ weapons ban
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A bill banning 13 types of “assault weapons” won a party-line 7-3 vote in the House Judiciary Committee. The panel began reviewing House Bill 1292 Tuesday morning, a hearing that lasted until just after midnight Wednesday, some 14 hours after it started. About 600 witnesses signed up to testify. As expected, the testimony fell along expected lines. Supporters…
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Colorado House Speaker has final say in resolution to impeach Griswold, attorney general says
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House Speaker Julie McCluskie has the final say on whether to introduce a resolution sought by the House GOP caucus that would attempt to impeach Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Attorney General Phil Weiser said. McCluskie, in a statement to Colorado Politics, said she appreciates “the Attorney General’s analysis of what may constitute malfeasance in office…
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Colorado lawmakers debate proposal allowing local governments to regulate pesticides
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A bill allowing local governments to regulate pesticides is headed for the House floor amid concerns from the agricultural community that it will affect the ability of farmers, ranchers and others to reduce pests that destroy crops. House Bill 1178 is the culmination of several years of efforts by urban Democrats to give local governments…
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A tale of two legislatures: Republicans, Democrats find more common ground, even amidst usual partisan bickering
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But it’s probably the next few lines of Charles Dickens’ opening in his book, “A Tale of Two Cities,” that perhaps best describe what’s been unfolding at the Colorado General Assembly in the last two sessions It was the age of wisdom, it…
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Colorado lawmakers face tight pressures as they craft state’s spending plan
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Colorado lawmakers face tight pressures as they begin to craft the state’s spending plan, which could mean less money available for their priorities in the next fiscal year. In particular, the state has collected a lot more in “cash” funds. Here’s why that matters: There are about 400 sources of cash funds that go into…
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Bills banning leaving firearms in cars, expanding CBI’s investigative authority to guns win approval in Colorado House, Senate
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Colorado lawmakers on Wednesday tussled over giving Colorado Bureau of Investigation authority over gun-related inquiries that could tread on local law enforcement jurisdiction, even as Republicans sought to cut the proposal’s cost. The proposal, which seeks to give authorities increased ability to investigate illegal gun activity, pus another measure that would require guns stored in…
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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill exempting lawmakers from open meetings law
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Just hours after the bill reached his desk, Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a measure that would exempt lawmakers from the state’s open meetings law, ultimately saying the matter deals with separations of powers between his office and the Colorado General Assembly. The law is effective immediately. In a signing statement, the governor…
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Colorado Senate OKs — after contentious debate — Polis’ parks and wildlife appointees
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The state Senate on Tuesday approved two appointments made by Gov. Jared Polis to the state Parks and Wildlife Commission but ended the nomination of a third, who chose to withdrew from the post. The Senate confirmed John “Jack” Murphy and Jessica Beaulieu, whose appointment came with an unfavorable recommendation from the Senate Agriculture &…
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Colorado lawmakers to tackle slew of gun bills, including prohibition of guns in ‘sensitive’ places
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Lawmakers are tackling nine bills this week and next that deal with firearms – from licensing to liability insurance to where those guns can and can’t be carried. The action began Monday in the House, where Democrats approved House Bill 1174, which adds training requirements for those who want to obtain concealed carry permits. The…
