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Q&A with Henry Sobanet | Colorado’s fiscal Jedi moves on
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They say no one can serve two masters. But how about two governors – from opposing political parties? Such has been the odyssey of Henry Sobanet. He was budget czar – keeper of the keys to Colorado’s fiscal star chamber – for former Republican Gov. Bill Owens as well as current Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. Holding…
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Legislative leaders set meeting to review workplace harassment policies at Colorado Capitol
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Colorado House and Senate leaders plan to meet in mid-December to review workplace harassment policies at the state Capitol in the wake of a flurry of recent allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against legislators, Senate President Kevin Grantham said Tuesday. The Legislative Council’s Executive Committee – made up of leaders from both parties in…
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YESTERYEAR: Webb wins Denver auditor, has ‘no ambitions for mayor’
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Thirty Years Ago This Week in The Colorado Statesman: A former state legislator from Denver and cabinet member for Gov. Richard Lamm reigned supreme in a key race in the city and county of Denver. Wellington Webb defeated his opponent, Bill Schroeder, in the Denver auditor’s race. “I was always optimistic that I had a great…
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Growth limit proposal survives protests
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A proposed initiative to limit growth survived two protests before the Colorado Secretary of State‘s Initiative Title Setting Review Board, although some wording changes were made to clarify and address some of the concerns. The Wednesday, Jan. 4, hearing concerned what is being called Initiative 4 for the 2018 general election ballot, a measure proposed by…
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Growth limitation measure rejected by title board
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A proposed growth limitation constitutional amendment to submit to Colorado voters in 2018 was found to not meet the state’s single-subject requirement by the Secretary of State‘s title review board Wednesday, Dec. 7. The backer of the proposed ballot measure, Daniel Hayes of Golden, has seven days to file a motion for a rehearing and…
