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Aguilar and Herod: What Colorado can do to support our immigrant communities
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Measures brought before the Colorado General Assembly in this legislative session have shown that the contentious national debate on immigration has been jolting our state’s politics as well. As the federal government has shifted its policies to penalize so-called sanctuary cities and aggressively deport immigrants, we’ve seen conflicting bills introduced here on whether our state…
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Cole Wist says he’s undaunted by wrenches thrown at construction defects bills by business coalition
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Assistant House Minority Leader Cole Wist, a Centennial Republican, says he’s committed to both of the bipartisan construction-defects bills before the Legislature despite concerns expressed by a coalition of business leaders, adding that his decades of experience as a high-stakes litigator lead him to believe an agreement could be at hand. “There’s probably a reason…
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Business coalition throws red flag on second bipartisan construction defects bill
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The coalition of business leaders and affordable-housing advocates that tapped the brakes this week on legislation meant to make it harder for condominium owners to sue builders over defective construction took a firmer position on Monday in opposition to another bill with bipartisan sponsorship, saying it would discourage condo construction. “Colorado desperately needs construction defects…
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Letter: Research, affordable options needed to treat chronic diseases
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Editor: In the middle of law school, I started experiencing severe joint pain and fatigue. There were many days when I was unable to walk, and simple tasks like eating or brushing my teeth became excruciating. Eventually I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune disease that currently has no cure. I was only…
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Letter: Bleeding disorders in spotlight this month
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Editor: Every March, the National Hemophilia Foundation observes Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month to advocate and educate on behalf of the nearly 3 million Americans living with hemophilia, von Willebrand’s disease and other bleeding disorders. Supporters can participate in the “Red Tie Challenge” by uploading a photo or short video wearing a red tie and pledging…
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Veteran lobbyist Wanstrath says it’s all about building coalitions
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Few Capitol denizens have spent as much time as Cathy Wanstrath prowling the hallways and corners of the building, but the longtime lobbyist will be the first to tell you she learns something new every day. She got her start under the dome nearly 30 years ago after volunteering on Roy Romer’s first gubernatorial campaign…
