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Colorado Community College System honors sponsors of free college program
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The Colorado Community College System honored four state legislators as “legislators of the year” for sponsoring a bill to create a free college program for high-demand careers. House Speaker Julie McCluskie, Rep. Rose Pugliese, Sen. Janet Buckner and Sen. Perry Will were recognized during the CCCS’s state board meeting on Wednesday. The annual award celebrates legislators…
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Colorado Municipal League names ‘legislative heroes’ for first time in 14 years
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For the first time since 2009, the Colorado Municipal League bestowed its highest honor on state legislators this week. The organization recognized Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger as “CML Legislative Heroes” on Monday for their work supporting municipalities during the 2023 legislative session. This award hasn’t been given to any state legislator since Sen. Joyce…
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Governor’s Citizenship Medal: Longtime former Congressman Ed Perlmutter honored
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Ed Perlmutter always knew he wanted to spend his life giving back to Colorado. As a child in Jefferson County, Perlmutter said he watched his father love and serve their state, inspiring him to do the same. This inspiration carried Perlmutter through his decades-long career as a lawyer, through eight years as a state senator…
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Colorado Rep. Jodeh wins national ‘20 Under 40’ leadership award
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The Council of State Governments selected Colorado Rep. Iman Jodeh as one of 20 up-and-coming elected officials to watch nationally. The “20 Under 40” award recognizes young elected and appointed officials from across the country who demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving their constituents, the Council of State Governments said. This is…
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Rep. Dan Nordberg named a champion for children in Colorado
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State Rep. Dan Nordberg is a champion for kids, says a Colorado child advocacy group that gave the lawmaker from Colorado Springs and award saying just that. The Kempe Foundation announced the award for the Republican this week, specifically noting Nordberg’s “strong commitment in the state legislature to ensure every child has the opportunity to…
