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#Coleg Week 6: Concerning would-be fracktavist vandals, the death penalty, civil forfeiture, the tampon tax, PERA, broadband
Lawmakers today embark on their sixth week of the session. Eleven weeks to go. What’s on the schedule at the gold dome this week? The “Most Accessed Bills” box on the General Assembly website offers a snapshot. It includes Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg’s SB 35, a “fracktavist beware” bill that would hike penalties for tampering with…
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Hickenlooper PUC appointees win first-round Capitol nod
The Colorado Senate’s agriculture, natural resources and energy committee members voted on Thursday to advance Public Utility Commissioner nominees Wendy Moser and Jeff Ackermann to the Senate floor for confirmation. Gov. John Hickenlooper’s nominees were expected to advance, and they did easily. Ackermann’s nomination passed on an 8-3 committee vote. Moser’s nomination drew only one…
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Battery storage bill aims at preventing price shock
As battery storage technology has progressed, more Coloradans are installing them as backup power sources, but finding electric utilities are charging burdensome fees, according to state Sen. Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder. Fenberg is the main sponsor of bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado consumers’ right to install electrical storage systems on their own property for later use…
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Colorado senators optimistic for 2017 legislative session, but prepared for Washington-induced spiral
In Colorado’s upper legislative chamber everything is different and everything has stayed the same. For years, Democrats have held the reins of power at the Capitol, and Republicans have exerted what influence they could by acting as the loyal opposition – mainly by blocking bills and offering alternative policy narratives. Most observers expect that arrangement…
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? Letter: Let’s set the record straight on Clarice Navarro
Editor: Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff’s opponent’s advertisements indicate that Clarice is not a part of and does not support the constituents of her district, and only hangs out with lobbyists and Donald Trump. Wrong! Let’s start out with the last first. Clarice does not run in the same circles as Donald Trump and he does not have…
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Paramedic state senator may succeed this year with in-home care bill
First responders could start providing in-home medical care, closing a health care access gap in Colorado’s underserved communities and addressing an antiquated emergency care system, under a proposed measure moving through the state Legislature. Senate Bill 69, which just passed the state Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support Monday, would establish a Community Paramedic Program, training…
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Jewish community lauds lawmakers for leading pro-Israel efforts at the Capitol
Three state lawmakers were recognized Wednesday for their support of Israel and the Jewish community in Colorado. Assistant House Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, Rep. Dan Nordberg, R-Colorado Springs, and Sen. Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, were presented with the Jewish Community Relations Council’s Legislative Appreciation Award. The trio was recognized by the group for their…
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Hickenlooper pledges support to anti-BDS bill as Senate gives initial nod
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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The Hot Sheet, February 22, 2016
By TCS Publisher and Editor in Chief Jared Wright _@JaredWright_ Monday, February 22, 2016 DENVER – Good morning, and welcome to The Hot Sheet, Colorado’s premier daily political newsletter. Happy Monday, and remember we’re all in this (Mondays) together: “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of blessing on this house (the White House) and on all…