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Gov. Jared Polis names a new chief of staff
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Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday that David Oppenheim, a long-time staffer in the governor’s policy office, will become his new chief of staff, effective Sept. 13. He will replace Alec Garnett, who has been in that role since Jan. 1, 2023. Garnett is headed to UC Health to become vice president for government and regulatory…
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Capitol M: New senator and alter ego edition | Week of March 5, 2022
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The lighter side of the Capitol, usually. Meet Joaquin. Joaquin is the alter-ego of Rep. Alex Valdez of Denver, who points out he’s a Gemini, so it works. Joaquin occasionally shows up in the House chambers; he’s a part of the back two rows of the Dems’ side of the House, traditionally a place where…
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Polis’ executive team is full of familiar faces
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Colorado Gov.-elect Jared Polis on Thursday announced who will advise him on legislation and various policy areas – and many of the names will be familiar to those who follow Democratic state politics. Eve Lieberman, Congressman Polis’ chief of staff, will serve as the new governor’s top adviser on policy and legislative counsel, and as the…
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Speaker Crisanta Duran names Kelly Watkins chief of staff for Colorado’s House Democrats
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House Speaker Crisanta Duran named longtime advisor Kelly Watkins to be chief of staff, House Democrats announced Tuesday. “No one in Colorado state government works harder and smarter than Kelly,” Duran said in a statement. “We make a good team, and I am thrilled to have her take on this lead role as we head…
