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Garnett, McKean share goals, but sharply differ in solutions to crime, inflation
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The top Republican and Democrat in the state House shared the same goals – a safer community, quality education and economic relief for Colorado’s nearly six million residents – but sharply differed in their diagnosis of the challenges and the solutions they want the state to adopt. Marking the opening day of this year’s legislative…
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Kulmann tops $150K in 4th quarter fundraising, lands endorsement from state Sen. John Cooke
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Republican congressional candidate Jan Kulmann, the mayor of Thornton and one of six GOP hopefuls in Colorado’s new 8th District, plans to report raising more than $150,000 in a matter of weeks during the just-completed fourth quarter, her campaign said Tuesday. Kulmann received an endorsement at the same time from state Sen. John Cooke, R-Greeley,…
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Democrat Diana DeGette wins endorsement from Congressional Progressive Caucus
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The political arm of the Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsed U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette’s re-election bid, calling the Denver Democrat an important member of the prominent, left-leaning organization. First elected in 1996, DeGette, an attorney and former state lawmaker, is seeking a 14th term representing the heavily Democratic, Denver-based 1st Congressional District in next year’s election.…
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Aurora City Council inducts new members, confirming right-leaning majority
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Four new members were inducted into the Aurora City Council on Monday, confirming the council’s newfound right-leaning majority. Republicans Steve Sundberg, Danielle Jurinsky and Dustin Zvonek were sworn in to fill the Ward 2 and two at-large seats, respectively. Democrat Ruben Medina was elected to represent Ward 3 and Democrat Crystal Murillo was re-elected to…
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Gubernatorial candidate Kennedy’s growth plan includes land, water protections
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Protecting Colorado’s land, water and open spaces is at the top of Democratic candidate for governor Cary Kennedy’s plan for responsible growth. Conserving a million acres of open space by 2050 and protecting Colorado’s rivers, especially in the face of rapid growth, is vital, she says, especially as more attacks on public lands come from politicians…
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Johnston releases details of ‘The Colorado Promise’
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Mike Johnston, Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, Tuesday unveiled the details of his Colorado Promise plan to provide all Coloradans with debt-free tuition for community college or job training in exchange for meaningful service to the state. “With the Colorado Promise, our state will become a national leader both in preparing our citizens for the…
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Johnston jumps in the water
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Former state lawmaker Mike Johnston launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 2018 race for Colorado governor on Tuesday, Jan. 17. “The urgency and magnitude of challenges we face at this time in our history require big, bold ideas and the proven ability to get them done,” Johnston said in a news release.…
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May: Curb your socialism
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Moderate Democrats should not let Bernie Sanders pull their party to the left Groucho Marx famously said he wouldn’t join any club that would have him as a member. Bernie Sanders last week turned that on its head, saying he wouldn’t remain a member of any party that wouldn’t have him as its leader. Sanders…