Author: Vic Vela
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Carroll comes out swinging in CD-6 kick off
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Morgan Carroll’s 6th Congressional District campaign kicked off this week and she came out swinging against incumbent Rep. Mike Coffman for his “failed leadership” in dealing with the problem-plagued VA hospital project in Aurora. But a Coffman surrogate dismissed Carroll’s “shrill” attack as ridiculous. And a political analyst questioned whether attacking Coffman — a war…
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Coloradans split over EPA’s Clean Power plan
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It is either the greatest thing since sliced bread or a drastic action that will lead to breadlines. The debate over President Obama’s Clean Power Plan left little room for middle ground this week, as environmentalists hailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s tough new climate rules, while others geared up for what could be a lengthy…
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ColoradoCare backers say Title Board’s $25 billion cost estimate ‘misleading,’ ponder suing
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The group behind a proposed ballot initiative that aims to provide health care coverage for all Coloradans is considering suing the Colorado Title Board for “misleading” voters over the measure’s cost. But there is doubt as to whether organizers even have that option, especially since they did not pursue ballot language remedies in the time…
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Denver pot initiative could steer legislative response to thorny public use question
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Denver voters could dictate how a marijuana consumption bill is crafted at the Capitol next year, if an initiative that allows pot use at some city businesses makes it on the November ballot. But, regardless of what happens in Denver, state lawmakers must soon address the issue over what constitutes as public or private marijuana…
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Jeffco recall organizers say they expect to wrap petition drive by weekend
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The petition effort to oust three conservative Jefferson County school board members is going so well that organizers say they are expecting to wrap up the signature gathering process by this weekend. That comes on the heels of a robust campaign fundraising haul that left organizers energized about the recall effort, one that was recently…
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Jeffco recall organizers say they expect to wrap petition drive in days
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The petition effort to oust three conservative Jefferson County school board members is going so well that organizers say they are expecting to wrap up the signature gathering process by this weekend. Lynea Hansen, a spokeswoman for Jeffco United for Action, the group behind the recall effort, said Tuesday that the group is “over half…
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Hickenlooper, Burwell discuss curbing prescription drug abuse
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Blair Hubbard’s heroin addiction began with the popping of a few pain pills she was prescribed after wisdom teeth surgery. “I accidentally took more than the recommended prescribed dose at one point and realized that I really liked the way it felt,” said Hubbard, 34, who lives in Denver. Blair Hubbard talks about overcoming addiction…
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Bicha tells audit committee DHS making progress, problems persist
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The Colorado Department of Human Services is complying with many recommendations spelled out in audits from last year, but problems still persist at the agency that oversees child-welfare services. That’s according to department Executive Director Reggie Bicha, who on Tuesday updated a legislative panel on the progress being made toward addressing a long list of…
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Bennet, Gardner introduce bill to legalize pot banking
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Congress may finally be getting over the “chuckle factor” when it comes to marijuana banking legislation. “When I would bring up marijuana, there would always initially be a chuckle,” Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter told The Colorado Statesman in a recent interview. “Now, people understand that this is a serious issue.” As Congress gets over the…
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Rally kicks off recall drive aimed at Jeffco School Board members
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A sizable crowd gathered for a Wednesday rally to mobilize support to recall three conservative Jefferson County school board members, an event where many expressed anger over a perceived lack of respect on the part of their elected school officials. The estimated crowd of 2,000 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds included Tim Leenerts, a Lakewood…
