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Q&A with Rep. Richard Holtorf | As long as they aren’t shooting at him, he’s fine
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Richard Alonso Holtorf never sought political office. It sought him. The Akron-based representative for House District 64 was content to work on his Buffalo Springs ranch, until Rep. Kimmi Lewis, R-Kim, passed away in December 2019 from breast cancer. Even though he had no elected experience and wasn’t particularly active in the Republican Party, several people…
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COVER STORY 2 | Women ranchers at the Colorado statehouse
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As women ranchers form alliances around the state and the West and gain influence, two are also serving in the Colorado General Assembly, and one is now leading the Senate’s Agriculture Committee. Here’s a look: Rep. Kimmi Lewis Lewis, a Republican, is in her second term representing House District 64. She lives in Kim, in…
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2018 Colo. legislature, by the numbers
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The 2018 General Assembly session that wrapped up on May 9 is notable for a lot of reasons, starting off with the first expulsion of a sitting lawmaker in more than 100 years. And there are lots of other notable numbers to come out of the session: Number of bills: 721. Is it a record?…
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‘Barack Obama Highway’ proposal sparks anger at the state Capitol
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Debate over a resolution offered in the Colorado legislature by House Democrats to rename a portion of Interstate 25 through Denver after President Barack Obama turned ugly late Tuesday. It was another nasty episode in a legislative session marked by increased polarization over issues such as guns and race – tied to immigration, civil rights, sanctuary cities…
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Capitol M, Week ending April 20, with 19 days until Sine Die edition
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A look at the behind-the-scenes stuff that Capitol M finds interesting, amusing or wants you to know about. Best wishes for a speedy recovery…to Colorado Press Association lobbyist Greg Romberg, who suffered a brain injury in a skiing accident on March 31. According to CPA President Jerry Raehal, Romberg is alert, able to handle day-to-day…
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Hunting, fishing fee increases headed to Hickenlooper’s desk
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Hunting, fishing and other recreational groups asked to pay more to protect Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and now they’ve gotten their wish. Senate Bill 143 passed the House 45-17 Thursday, providing the first infusion of cash to the agency in 13 years. Moreover, it assures that public lands and a raft of conservation programs don’t…
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Coming to a freeway near you, maybe: Barack Obama Highway
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Colorado House Democrats this week are trying to get permission from the General Assembly to rename the portion of Interstate 25 that goes through Denver the “Barack Obama Highway.” They’re hoping the renaming follows in the footsteps of what lawmakers have done in the past for Republican presidents: renaming the portion of I-25 through El…
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Bill on Great Outdoors Colorado gets opposition based on prairie dogs, coyotes
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Cole Wist, the House assistant minority leader, thought it would be easy Thursday morning when he brought the bill to effectively extend funding for Great Outdoors Colorado to the floor for preliminary approval. Senate Bill 66 reauthorizes a state agency that collects and disperses money from the state lottery. The Colorado Lottery Division is expected to…
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Time to account for the state’s troubled conservation easements
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When legislation for perpetual conservation easements was first proposed in the United States Congress, the terms “rare” and “unique” were used to describe conservation easements eligible for the federal income tax deduction. The program was intended to be used judiciously for the purpose of giving landowners a financial incentive to give up their surface development…
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Now you’ve heard everything: ride along and sing along to the ‘Cannabis Car’
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In the week the pot pastor entered politics in Weld County, why not hop in the “Cannabis Car” for sing-along and a ride-along? An Atlanta-based band people way cooler than me listen to, Aviva and the Flying Penguins, has a song Colorado should hear. It’s one of the most popular tracks on the band’s CD…
