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Sen. Kerry Donovan solicits governor’s help on net neutrality, rural broadband
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State Sen. Kerry Donovan, D-Vail, is calling in Gov. John Hickenlooper’s help on two projects dead to Democrats and internet users, especially in rural Colorado. Donovan’s office shared a letter she the governor Thursday. She said that when Republicans members of the Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama administration rule that all websites and traffic…
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Legislature moving at the speed of fiber to get internet service to rural Colorado
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After years of frustration over slow or non-existent broadband service in rural Colorado, the General Assembly is poised to move at the speed of fiber optic to finally connect rural communities, and economic opportunity, to the Internet. In the past week, another measure that would make high-speed broadband service possible for rural schools, homes and…
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Reps. Barbara McLachlan and Marc Catlin get internet, water storage bills out of the House
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Neither is a cure-all for what ails the Western Slope in terms of broadband internet and water, but two bills passed by the Colorado House Tuesday could be an incremental pick-me-up. The bipartisan House Bill 1099 could possibly start a turf war between bidders who might expand broadband internet into underserved areas of the state…
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Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s off-road safety bill motors to Colorado House floor
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Driving along the 65-mile Alpine Loop through four southwestern Colorado counties – San Miguel, San Juan, Ouray and Hinsdale – is a breathtaking experience. The former mule trail is now a one-lane county road where parts are not for the faint of heart and is best navigated with off-road vehicles. The road and beauty alongside it…
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Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s Fort Lewis College bill clears first committee
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The first bill in the legislative session from Democratic Rep. Barbara McLachlan of Durango won unanimous approval Monday from the House Finance Committee. House Bill 1048 allows Fort Lewis College trustees to use the revenues derived from the Old Fort at Hesperus property, the original site of the college, without the additional step of seeking…
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McLachlan named vice-chair of House Transportation Committee
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With the 2018 legislative session now underway, a few lawmakers are taking on new responsibilities. That includes Rep. Barbara McLachlan, a Durango Democrat. McLachlan this week was named vice-chair of the House Transportation Committee. She replaces fellow Democrat Rep. Faith Winter of Westminster, who is now the committee’s chair. Winter replaced Democratic Rep. Diane Mitsch…
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Lebsock loses leadership of House Local Government Committee, Duran announces
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Colorado state Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton on Tuesday lost his chairmanship of the House Local Government Committee in a shake-up of committee assignments announced by Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran of Denver. Democrats, which have a majority in the chamber, controls committee assignments. The Thornton lawmaker, who is under investigation for sexual misconduct,…
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Sen. Don Coram, Rep. Barbara McLachlan prepare SW Colorado’s legislative agenda
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Although the Colorado General Assembly usually sees the most fervent action late in its sessions, state Sen. Don Coram, R-Montrose, and state Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, are gearing up for opening day on Wednesday in Denver. The state Senate is divided 18-17, with Republicans holding a single-seat advantage, and the state House of Representatives is…
