health care policy

Nighthorse Campbell assembles panel to prepare for Health Security Act reforms | A LOOK BACK

Aug 19, 2023

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Rachael Wright

Thirty Years Ago This Week: Discussions were growing heated over the Colorado statutory reforms that would be necessary to comply with H.R. 1200, the federal American Health Security Act. In an effort to help ease the transition, U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell hosted a panel to discuss Colorado’s approach to enacting the required healthcare reform…
Coffman, Crow spar over immigration, Trump in 6th CD debate

Oct 24, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Jason Crow on Tuesday night accused each other of dishonesty and failing to stand up to their party’s leaders during the final televised debate in what could be the hardest-fought – and most expensive – congressional race in the country. The candidates clashed over immigration policy, health…
Stapleton releases health care plans aimed at lowering costs, improving care

Sep 19, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton unveiled health care proposals Tuesday designed to promote better mental health services, reduce spending on Medicaid and let Coloradans buy cheaper insurance plans. Stapleton, a two-term state treasurer, said he plans to ask the federal government for a waiver under the Affordable Care Act to make different types of coverage…
State Sen. Irene Aguilar endorses Ashley Wheeland in HD 9 Democratic primary

Feb 15, 2018

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Ernest Luning

State Sen. Irene Aguilar, a Denver Democrat, this week endorsed Ashley Wheeland, one of two Democrats challenging state Rep. Paul Rosenthal in a primary in southeast Denver’s House District 9. “Ashley has a long record of fighting for Colorado communities and their health care, something I am passionate about as well,” Aguilar, a primary care physician,…
U.S. Reps. Mike Coffman, Jared Polis launch bipartisan House caucus devoted to health and wellness

Oct 26, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Two Colorado congressmen reached across the aisle Wednesday to form a caucus devoted to health and wellness – including therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic and mindfulness. U.S. Reps. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat, and Mike Coffman, an Aurora Republican, will serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Integrative Health and Wellness Congressional Caucus, their offices announced. The caucus…
Percentage of Coloradans with health insurance unchanged over two years, survey shows

Sep 19, 2017

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Ernest Luning

More Coloradans than ever have health insurance, according to a massive biennial survey released Tuesday, although the state continues to see lower rates of coverage outside the Denver metro area. The Colorado Health Access Survey found the number of state residents without health insurance dipped slightly to 6.5 percent from 6.7 percent in 2015 –…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy unveils health care plan with public option

Sep 13, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, one of five Democrats running for governor in next year’s election, on Tuesday proposed allowing residents to purchase health insurance through Colorado’s Medicaid program or the state employee health plan in an effort to boost coverage while cutting costs. “Everyone in Colorado must be able to get the health care…
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet on GOP health care bill: ‘Nobody should bet against Mitch McConnell’

Jul 10, 2017

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Ernest Luning

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, is warning against underestimating Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s ability to pass legislation overhauling the nation’s health care system – even if the bill appears to be on the ropes. “It is hard to bet against Mitch McConnell. He is relentless at this stuff,” Bennet told the hosts…
Democrat Levi Tillemann plans to make it official — he’s running in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District

Jun 28, 2017

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Ernest Luning

After weeks of publicly considering whether to run in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District next year, Democrat Levi Tillemann told Colorado Politics on Tuesday that he plans to announce on July 9 that he’s campaigning for the seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman. The former Obama administration official and expert in clean energy will…
EMILY’s List endorses Democrat Brittany Pettersen in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District race

Jun 22, 2017

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Ernest Luning

A national group that backs Democratic women candidates endorsed state Rep. Brittany Pettersen in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District race on Thursday. “EMILY’s List is excited to announce our endorsement of Brittany Pettersen, a passionate young leader who will bring a much-needed perspective to Washington for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District,” said EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock…