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Hickenlooper signs Nordberg-Moreno bill to fight anti-Israel boycott
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A bill sponsored by a bipartisan coalition of representatives and senators fighting an international boycott of Israel sailed through the process this session, clearing its last hurdle Friday when Gov. John Hickenlooper signed it into law in the ceremonial chambers of the governor’s state Capitol offices. With nearly half of the 120-day legislative session remaining, this was a quick deal,…
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Hickenlooper pledges support to anti-BDS bill as Senate gives initial nod
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Gov. John Hickenlooper says he will support House Bill 1284, a proposal with bi-partisan sponsorship in both legislative chambers, when the measure arrives at his desk. The bill would require the state’s public employee pension fund, PERA, to oppose the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement which seeks to punish Israel for its alleged poor treatment of Palestinians. The…
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FEATURE PHOTO: Ambassador Dennis Ross visits Denver
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In this feature photo, special to The Colorado Statesman, former Ambassador Dennis Ross being introduced by event chairwoman Jennifer Dechtman at Date with the State inside the Old Supreme Court Chamber at the Colorado state Capitol Jan. 20. The event was hosted by Jewish Community Relations Council, JEWISHcolorado. JCRC is a coalition of 40 Jewish…
