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Perlmutter denies offering accused lawmaker Lebsock a job
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The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday called on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter to explain whether he offered former state Rep. Steve Lebsock a job to avoid a scandal for the Democratic Party. The offer was alleged to be an incentive for Lebsock to resign, months before he was voted out of the legislature over sexual…
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Hickenlooper to name new Colorado Supreme Court justice Thursday
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Gov. John Hickenlooper will announce his choice for the next justice on the Colorado Supreme Court Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The new justice will replace Justice Allison Eid, who was named by President Donald Trump to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Eid, whose husband, Troy, is a former U.S. attorney, was confirmed by the…
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Why aren’t there enough teachers in Colorado? The state wants your input
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Remember the wide-ranging endeavor by Colorado lawmakers to get to the bottom of the state’s chronic teacher shortage? House Bill 1003, recently signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper, tasks the Department of Higher Education, the Colorado Department of Education, school districts and teachers unions with studying teacher shortages statewide, identifying root causes, and recommending strategies for improving the…
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The Hot Sheet – Hick pushes back against D.C., castration meme trouble, CO energy might catch a break, 2018 guv race scorecard and … MORE!
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VOL. 02 NO. 005 | JANUARY 13, 2017 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2017 DENVER – Good morning. Happy Friday! You’ve now made it through two full days of the Colorado Legislature being back in session. Yay! A couple of reminders right off in case you missed it. Don’t forget that The Hot Sheet is now free…
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Governor Hickenlooper plans policy for e-commerce sales tax
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Gov. John Hickenlooper is developing a strategy for Colorado to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month that would allow the state to collect tax from online sales. The Supreme Court upheld Colorado’s “Amazon tax,” which could allow the state to collect taxes on out-of-state internet sales. It requires online retailers to report…
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Citizenship medal winners named
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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the recipients of the 2016 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals Tuesday, Oct. 22. Inaugurated in 2015 by executive order and awarded on behalf of the nonpartisan Quarterly Forum, the medals are bestowed upon Colorado residents or organizations for their meritorious contributions to the strength and vitality of the state. “The collaboration…
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? Economic development office change announced
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After two years of service, Fiona Arnold will step down from her position as executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Monday, Oct. 31. Arnold will return to her role as owner and president of River North Investment Co., which has focused on commercial and residential…
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Two words: ‘GO, BRONCOS!’
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Sports brings people together. People from different background, ethnicities, races, religious preferences and political beliefs can rally together for a united cause, and we have seen just that this week — we are United in Orange. Politicians on either side of the aisle have overcome the deep chasms that divide. Our beloved team has brought Republican…
