As the nation begins to recover from the pandemic, men and women across the country are returning to work to produce the energy we all need. Continue Reading
Cyberattacks are one of the greatest threats facing the country. In an increasingly digitized world, an almost limitless number of potential targets compounds this danger. Criminals seek to exploit cyber vulnerabilities by targeting individuals, businesses, and the public sector, including o… Continue Reading
The COVID pandemic created a financial crisis, which threatened lives and devastated the personal finances of too many Coloradans. The damaged economy forced substantial cuts to crucial state programs, including the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), which is our publi… Continue Reading
Last summer, the Colorado Latino Democratic Caucus had the opportunity to hear directly from communities about their priorities. As we identified community-led solutions we can implement together, we were struck by stories that showed the impacts of environmental injustice on Latinos across … Continue Reading
Burnout, starvation wages, unsafe locations, and lack of respect for essential workers have led to a great resignation of frontline grocery workers — 56% of which report wanting to leave their jobs. The struggles of the workers continuing to serve our communities in the middle of a deadly pa… Continue Reading
Doctors are human, so are nurses, respiratory therapists and lab workers. Health care givers have families who love them and depend on them for sustenance. They have communities who see them in pain and commiserate with them. Continue Reading
As a new guy down here at the gold dome, I presume legislators are sent to represent those hard-working families in the state trying to maneuver their way through these tough times. For me, this means sacrificing time from my own business, family and what few personal friends I have left. I … Continue Reading
I am very concerned about the article written about me titled, "Lawmakers relied on info from doctor paid by pharmaceutical company for bill on opioid substitutes,” from June 2, 2021. Continue Reading
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way of life in the United States. Especially in relation to health care. Hospitals struggled with a lack of beds, personal protective equipment, ventilators and countless other supplies. Nurses and doctors on the front lines, working directly … Continue Reading
Like a demolition team swinging a sledgehammer, legislators intent on purging Native American mascots from Colorado schools smashed their opposition with little consideration of the wreckage they were creating. So certain of the righteousness of their cause, they denied even mere considerati… Continue Reading
“About 18 million Americans, or 7% of U.S. adults, say they were recently unable to pay for at least one prescription medication for their household, according to a new poll from Gallup and West Health”. Continue Reading
President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, which the House passed last month but is currently on very rocky ground in the Senate, proposes to raise taxes on foreign earnings of U.S. companies to 15% from 10.5%. Continue Reading
It’s no secret that Colorado’s natural beauty is a major attraction, for residents and visitors, life-long or new arrival. Our natural and public lands are a significant reason why Colorado’s population has grown by nearly 15% over the last decade. According to a 2019 Statewide Comprehensive… Continue Reading
Colorado companies are leading a national revolution in energy industry emissions reduction, but politicians in Washington are failing to keep pace with the changes. The latest evidence is the new methane fee tucked within the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan that has passed the House a… Continue Reading
For nearly 30 years, Colorado has set a national standard for successful management and regulation of a legal gambling industry. Since 1992, gambling has been legal in three Colorado communities: Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. These mountain towns are unique; they have the infra… Continue Reading
While the sports community has embraced various human rights causes over the past few years, it has been noticeably quiet when it comes to one of the greatest offenders: China. Continue Reading
You probably don’t know it, but on Thursday, Dec. 16 the Transportation Commission of Colorado will vote on a proposed rule change that will likely negatively impact your ability to travel throughout the state. Continue Reading
In the coming weeks, federal policymakers will decide on critical climate investments in the Build Back Better Act. Hundreds of billions of dollars could be allocated to fight climate change and transition the United States away from fossil fuels, which would be more than just a win for envi… Continue Reading
Imagine for a moment that, tomorrow, three million people of color in the United States lost the right to vote for president and to elect voting representatives to Congress, even as that Congress continues to pass legislation that shapes their lives. Most Americans would rightfully consider … Continue Reading
As the Denver City Council considers passing a flavored tobacco ban, it should consider what’s happened to Massachusetts since it passed a statewide flavor ban of its own in 2020. The Bay State’s experience is a clear example of what happens when idealism collides with reality. And the reali… Continue Reading
With election season officially over, dozens of new school board members are preparing to take their seats in school districts throughout the state of Colorado. It is the duty of these new members to make the best decisions possible for their constituents and to ensure that parents and child… Continue Reading
Last week, Xcel Energy made a backroom deal with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association and state and local leaders to put forward a proposal to burn coal at Colorado’s biggest and dirtiest coal plant until 2035, recover all the costs of the broken coal plant on the backs of ratepayers, and bu… Continue Reading
The Build Back Better (BBB) Act is the latest omnibus bill by Congress. These measures are catch-all bills which cover a wide range of areas under a very broad and catchy title. Because there are so many programs and policies in these measures, they tend to be very lengthy. In the case of BB… Continue Reading
Once again, the decisions of Washington bureaucrats reveal just how out of touch they are with the rest of America. Continue Reading
When you think about getting the best value for your dollar, do you strive to always get the lowest price, or do you also consider additional factors such as timeliness, quality and risk? Continue Reading
It is easy to take for granted how the Internet completely changed how we all live, work and play. The Internet and low-cost, easy-to-use digital tools from America’s leading technology companies helped make my commercial lighting business a global business. Continue Reading
With fuel prices reaching record-breaking highs, there is growing concern among Americans about the Administration’s posture toward our energy future. A recent White House press briefing illustrated this concern when Press Secretary Jen Psaki insinuated that the massive fuel price increases … Continue Reading
Oh my. When is enough snark enough? I was recently pushed over my limit by Hal Bidlack’s “Risky Freedom?” column Oct. 29 — just another in a long train of articles that talk about supposed “following the science” tropes about COVID-19 “deniers,” in one form or another. I imagine that most of… Continue Reading
Over the past eighteen months, our country has gone from one where there was an abundance of products in our stores and wide variety of different brands, to one where we are in many cases seeing shortages and limited choice in what we can buy. We now are being placed on waiting lists for par… Continue Reading
No matter where you work or where you live, the pandemic hit all of us hard. Many of us were asked to work in unsafe conditions, take on new roles and responsibilities, and some Coloradans lost their jobs completely or even worse — their lives. Continue Reading
Although several tax increases have been touted by some in Congress as a method to raise funds for infrastructure and make large corporations pay their fair share, such increases would also be felt by Main Street businesses and the hardworking Americans that operate them. Continue Reading
Colorado Republicans enjoy poking fun at the People’s Republic of Boulder and its propensity for leftward policy lunges. This year is no different as Boulder voters will consider whether to outlaw the sale of animal furs. Continue Reading
Since the Supreme Court confirmed the regulatory autonomy of states in late 2020, state houses across the country have taken a closer look at the “middlemen” of the drug supply chain. These “middlemen,” known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), are largely responsible for the higher prescri… Continue Reading
We live in a world of energy. The days of candle lanterns and wood fires are largely gone, except for nostalgic trips to the family cabin. Now we have a need for readily available and relatively inexpensive electricity. Without it, our lives grind to a halt. Continue Reading
Nuclear Power is not a solution for anything except perhaps the nuclear industry’s desire for taxpayer dollars. Continue Reading
The soil beneath our feet has the power to be one of the greatest solutions to climate change, and local farmers in Colorado are harnessing it. Continue Reading
In 2020, I ran Colorado’s COVID-19 testing effort and had the opportunity to work alongside Colorado’s dedicated public health officials. It was a big job and the odds were against us. We were responding to a novel virus that caused an unprecedented public health and economic emergency — the… Continue Reading
Wanda James: "One of the most prevalent causes of toxic billing that must be addressed is short-term, limited-duration insurance plans (STLDIs), also known as junk insurance." Continue Reading
Greg Fulton: "Few may realize that 2021 represents an important anniversary for the Town of Crested Butte and politics in general in the state. It was 40 years ago when the town led by its indomitable mayor, W Mitchell, succeeded in blocking a major mining project on Mount Emmons sought by AMAX Molybdenum, a large multinational corporation." Continue Reading
Sandra Newell: "I worked with and know both U.S. Sens. Michael Bennett and John Hickenlooper. They know how to get things done when they put their minds to it. It is time for them to step up and stop Big Pharma from putting Coloradans in these predicaments, both immediately and in the future." Continue Reading
Drew Hamrick: "There is neither a crisis with rent payments nor a crisis with pent-up impending evictions." Continue Reading
You don’t have to drive far in Colorado to witness the lack of affordable housing across our state. Our families have been burdened by record high housing costs. These costs especially hurt our essential workers who fulfill crucially important jobs in our community and are imperative for our… Continue Reading
Samantha Stakel: "The first step in helping people manage obesity is to change how we approach the issue. A toxic culture has developed surrounding obesity in America — people living with this condition have been bullied, discriminated against, and harshly judged by society despite many factors contributing to their condition being out of their control. Because of these conditions, individuals experiencing obesity are often left without the structure and care necessary to fight this disease, which has led to a seemingly unmanageable epidemic in our nation." Continue Reading
Lisa Duran: "There are numerous bills in Congress that could create a path to citizenship for millions of immigrant families right now. Unfortunately, these bills already seem doomed to the limbo of a Congress paralyzed along party lines and populated with anti-immigrant politicians more interested in political theater than the betterment of our communities." Continue Reading
Andrew Forkes-Gudmundson: "Oil and gas executives have made millions of dollars. Not a shock, right? However, I was shocked to read in a new report that dozens of oil and gas executives received hundreds of millions of dollars in payouts while their companies went bankrupt, leaving taxpayers with the mess to clean up." Continue Reading
Dan Woog: "In the wake of COVID-19 mandates, a vigorously contested election, and volatile economic news, what Americans – and Coloradans – long for is a return to normalcy. A life where parents go to work and children go to school. Where a person can enjoy the treat of a night out without consulting the most recent public health order. A place where the value of a dollar isn’t constantly shrinking." Continue Reading
Dragan Mejic: "Nationwide, most public pensions are well-funded and continuing to improve. So why is PERA in trouble? In a word, it’s not." Continue Reading
For more than 125 years, Americans have been celebrating the Labor Day holiday. For many families, it’s a time to take a day off and enjoy the outdoors before the end of summer. Like many holidays we have been celebrating for decades, the true origin of the day gets lost in the festivities, … Continue Reading
Simon Lomax: "Yes, the U.S. has made excellent progress reducing emissions by substituting natural gas for coal in power generation, and by dramatically expanding the role of renewables like wind and solar on the electrical grid. But the next phase of the energy transition will be tougher." Continue Reading
Cesiah Guardarrama Trejo: "These permanent renter protections are just the start to solving a much deeper problem. Until Colorado lawmakers truly attack the root causes of insecure and unaffordable housing, we’ll be back at this again." Continue Reading
