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It’s a beer! It’s a wine! It’s … sake! Legislation would redefine state’s next hip craft drink
It was just a matter of time before the venerable “rice wine” of ancient Japan achieved latter-day cachet in post-modern Colorado’s craft-beverage culture. Sake is the latest locally produced, born-again beverage to vie for hipsters’ attention alongside the more established crafts – beer, cider and whiskey. And though at present there are only two known…
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Now on tap: A plan to brew more employee-owned companies
State House Democrats believe Colorado could be on the crest of a new wave in the business marketplace: employee-owned companies. While the concept has been around a long time – and occasionally has been put into practice – it seems to hold new allure amid the uncertainties of the rapidly changing, 21st century economy. It also draws inspiration from…
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Klingenschmitt wields ‘Gardnercare’ repeal bill as campaign weapon
The Democratic controlled House kill committee dispatched Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt’s anti-Obamacare bill Wednesday as expected, but the bill will lead a campaign afterlife, the Colorado Springs Republican told The Colorado Statesman. In its death, House Bill 1015 will likely become an arrow pointed at former state Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, who Klingenschmitt is running against in…
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Rep. Rosenthal decides to leave the drones alone, for now
For now, drone pilots don’t have to fear that the Colorado General Assembly will in any way clip their wings. On Tuesday, Rep. Paul Rosenthal, D-Denver, pulled a bill he sponsored that aimed to restrict the use of aerial drones near airports and prisons. The proposal drew criticism from criminal defense attorneys and members of…
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Former Lt. Gov. Joe Rogers passes on
Joe Rogers, former Colorado Lieutenant Governor, died suddenly early Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 of medical complications at Rose Medical Hospital. He was elected in late 1998 to a four-year term by Colorado voters statewide. He served with Colorado Governor Bill Owens who was elected at the same time, although the two men ran separate campaigns…