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One State of the Judiciary takeaway: More translators needed in Colorado courts
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Explaining the difference between a judge and a justice, Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Rice gave state lawmakers an idea of how the state court system is set up, at times causing House and Senate members to chuckle and laugh. Her sometimes light-hearted and informative State of the Judiciary address Friday, Jan. 13, began…
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Duran hits ground running as House speaker
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Even before she took the oath of office, state Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, readily answered to the title of Speaker of the House. As roll call was taken Wednesday, Jan. 11, the first day of the 71st General Assembly, the clerk asked if the speaker was present and both state Rep. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel –…
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Great expectations: Donna Lynne sworn in as lieutenant governor in upbeat ceremony
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Donna Lynne, Colorado’s new lieutenant governor, took the oath of office Thursday morning in an upbeat ceremony at the Capitol crowded with state officials who celebrated her strong qualifications and the great expectations she brings to the office. In a casual speech marked with natural punch lines, Lynne thanked members of the administration who have…
