Author: Peter Marcus

It’s not you, it’s me: ‘This has all been wonderful but now I’m on my way’

Sep 1, 2017

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Peter Marcus

“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s what I told my team at Colorado Politics before I officially announced that I was leaving more than a decade of journalism for a career in the “Big Marijuana” industry. And that’s the same message that I have for you. It’s been the hardest breakup of my life. And…
Lawmakers are already working on oil and gas plans in the aftermath of Firestone explosion

Aug 31, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Lawmakers say many of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s plans to address the oil and gas industry in the aftermath of a tragic explosion in Firestone are already in the works. Hickenlooper, a Democrat and former geologist, ordered a review of existing oil and gas operations in the aftermath of the April incident, in which two men…
Nancy Pelosi in Denver encourages women to run for elected office

Aug 31, 2017

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Peter Marcus

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined a panel of high-profile Colorado women on Wednesday to advocate for engagement in the era of Donald Trump. “Understand that this is about your patriotism, taking responsibility, and how you go forward in improving the daily lives of women, but also making our country even better in that…
Nancy Pelosi to join women’s roundtable in Denver on Wednesday

Aug 30, 2017

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Peter Marcus

The Colorado chapter of an organization dedicated to supporting women running for elected office will host U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday in Denver. The roundtable will feature issues facing women in Colorado, according to Emerge Colorado, which is hosting the event along with the Colorado Democratic Party and the the Democratic National…
Xcel plan to close coal-fired units and expand renewables upsets Republicans

Aug 30, 2017

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Peter Marcus

State Republicans are concerned with a plan floated by Xcel Energy on Tuesday that would retire two coal-fired generation units in Pueblo, while adding renewable energy. Xcel filed a request supported by 14 groups asking the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to approve a plan that would lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in…
Democrats could face primary to replace Senate Democratic Leader Lucia Guzman

Aug 29, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Democrats could be facing a primary to replace Senate Democratic Leader Lucia Guzman in north and west Denver. Rep. Dan Pabon says he is likely to make an official announcement in the fall, and immigrant rights leader Julie Gonzales is also seriously considering a run. Some have wondered why Pabon has yet to announce his…
Report suggests BLM headquarters could move to Denver

Aug 29, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado’s U.S. senators are supporting a plan to relocate the Bureau of Land Management to Colorado. A recent report suggests that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke plans to relocate the BLM headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Denver, though that report could not be verified with a spokeswoman for the Interior Department. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a…
Libertarian Todd Mitchem announces run for Congress with a marijuana focus

Aug 28, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Libertarian Todd Mitchem will announce a campaign to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, pointing to his background in the marijuana industry. Mitchem and his wife, Diana, operate a government affairs and community outreach firm, TMC Partners, which develops strategies for cannabis businesses. He serves as senior government and community affairs liaison for The Green…
Joe Neguse receives endorsements from Moreno and Pettersen

Aug 25, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Democrat Joe Neguse, who is seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in Boulder, received the support of two former congressional candidates. State Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood and Sen. Dominick Moreno of Commerce City announced their endorsements of Neguse on Friday. Moreno and Pettersen recently dropped out of the 7th Congressional District race after…
Colorado Springs entrepreneur Barry Farah considers run for governor

Aug 24, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado Springs entrepreneur Barry Farah is considering a run for governor on the Republican ticket, Colorado Politics has learned. Farah would join an already crowded field, which is still developing. Some top names already in the race include Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler, entrepreneur and former state Rep. Victor Mitchell and investment banker Doug…