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Community Solar Innovation Summit discusses future of solar energy amidst potential turmoil
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Participants in the annual Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) conference were set to discuss innovations in the energy source this week, but looming legislation thrust the industry’s potentially shaky future into the spotlight. “We’ve ridden this solar coaster. Uncertainty is something we’ve faced before,” Jeff Cramer, CEO and president of CCSA, said to an…
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In Colorado rally, Haley says GOP can reverse setback only by breaking from Trump; Johnston unveils 2024 priorities | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Feb. 28, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Tuesday at a campaign rally in Colorado that Republicans can only reverse the setbacks the party has suffered in the state by breaking Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP. Three days after losing her home state…
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Hundreds in Denver rally for Ukraine, Trump easily wins South Carolina primary, lawmakers tackle ‘orphan’ drugs | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Feb. 26, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Hundreds of Ukraine supporters gathered at a rally at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the U.S. ally. “Today, we are asking members of U.S. Congress to step up and vote for…
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Republican Jeff Crank endorsed by Koch network’s Americans for Prosperity Action in Colorado’s 5th CD
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Americans for Prosperity Action, the deep-pocketed political arm of billionaire Charles Koch’s conservative advocacy network, on Thursday announced it’s throwing its support behind Republican Jeff Crank in the crowded GOP primary for the seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. Calling Crank – a podcaster and political consultant who previously served as state director…
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Julie McCluskie tapped to lead Colorado House
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Democrats on Friday nominated Rep. Julie McCluskie to serve as the speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives during the state’s 74th legislative session. The caucus made historic decisions Friday by selecting women for the top three leadership positions, a first in state history. The caucus also made history when it elected Rep. Brianna Titone of Arvada…
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Colorado House Democrats postpone leadership elections as they await election results
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The House Democratic caucus postponed its scheduled leadership elections Thursday after the race for Speaker of the House became dependent upon the votes of candidates who haven’t officially won their races yet. The caucus convened with 46 members who are all currently winning their House races. However, House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, said three of…
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Q&A with Rep. Kurt Huffman | New House member on public service and the campaign trail
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After serving in the state House of Representatives for three months, Republican Rep. Kurt Huffman is facing his first general election. Huffman was selected to represent House District 43 by a vacancy committee in June, receiving 55% of the votes from the 45 delegates. Huffman took over the seat from Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands…
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Colorado legislature approves involuntary inspections of funeral homes, crematories
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After multiple cases of malpractice were uncovered in Colorado’s funeral industry, the state legislature passed a bill to allow inspections of funeral homes and crematories without getting an operator’s permission to enter the premises. State senators unanimously approved House Bill 1073 on Wednesday, after the bipartisan bill cleared the House of Representatives in a 53-10…
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Colorado lawmakers push second bill to curb catalytic converter theft
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Colorado lawmakers are backing multiple bills seeking to confront rising thefts of catalytic converters, with a House panel advancing another converter theft-related measure on Tuesday. If passed, House Bill 1217 would create a grant program to raise awareness of catalytic converter theft by funding public information campaigns, theft prevention, victim assistance and catalytic converter identification…
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House unanimously passes bill to add ‘consent’ to Colorado’s sexual assault law
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The state House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation that seeks to modify Colorado’s sexual assault law by adding the word “consent.” The House passed House Bill 1169 on Tuesday with 64 members voting in support and one member, Eaton Republican Rep. Tonya Van Beber, excused. The bill’s next stop is the state Senate. “I’m so thrilled…
