deputy minority leader for conservation
-

Colorado senators optimistic for 2017 legislative session, but prepared for Washington-induced spiral
—
by
In Colorado’s upper legislative chamber everything is different and everything has stayed the same. For years, Democrats have held the reins of power at the Capitol, and Republicans have exerted what influence they could by acting as the loyal opposition – mainly by blocking bills and offering alternative policy narratives. Most observers expect that arrangement…
-
Statehouse Dems, Republicans eye environmental policy opportunities
—
by
State Senate Republican and Democratic leaders have signaled they will dedicate additional resources and attention next year to energy and environmental issues, but in the turbulent wake of the surprise election of Donald Trump as president, the news has observers wondering whether the party caucuses are simply shoring up positions or seeing new opportunity to…


