marc catlin
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Who’s got the juice? | 2022 IN REVIEW
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The political turmoil and transformation of 2022 revealed the movers and shakers of Colorado’s political realm. Colorado Politics identified 10 of the individuals and groups who had the biggest wins and made the most impact on state politics this year: Gov. Jared Polis Polis was reelected for his second term as governor in November, winning…
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Republican Marc Catlin reappointed vice chair of Colorado House ag, water panel
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For the third legislative session in a row, Rep. Marc Catlin will be the only Colorado Republican to hold a committee leadership position. Rep. Marc Catlin, R-Montrosecourtesy Colorado General Assembly The Montrose Republican was this week reappointed to again serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee. The appointment comes after the November election increased…
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Capitol M: Won’t someone think of the potatoes edition? | Week of Jan. 29, 2022
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The lighter side of the Capitol, usually. First, apologies for skipping last week. After the voting rights debate in the House, there was little joy or humor to be had for the rest of the week. Note to new Rep. Mandy Lindsay of Aurora, don’t believe everything you hear. A scattered assortment of scalawags tried…
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With new state House and Senate maps, let the games begin
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The wait is over. And the scramble has begun. Now that the Colorado Supreme Court has approved new state House and Senate maps, candidates are crafting designs to run for more competitive seats that also appear to shrink the influence of rural communities at the state Capitol. The new maps will reshape Colorado’s political landscape, and,…
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Colorado legislature passes bill expanding driver’s license program for undocumented immigrants
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The Colorado House of Representatives on Thursday gave a green light to a bill calling for opening more offices in the state’s driver’s license program for undocumented immigrants, sending the measure to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature, and he is expected to sign it. The vote, 42-22, included one Republican, state Rep. Hugh McKean…
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Bills on drug imports, public health option move through Colorado legislative committees
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The first two bills tied to the health care agenda of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis are already moving through the state legislative process – although, if passed, it will likely be at least a couple of years before Coloradans see results. House Bill 1004, which would set up a study on a “public option” for health…
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Farm and ranch internships pass Colorado Senate, with taxpayers pitching in on pay
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A bipartisan bill passed the Colorado Senate Tuesday, and if the House agrees the state could pick up half the paycheck of farm and ranch interns. The offer is limited. If the bill can make it out of the House and get the governor’s signature by May 8, it would give the Department of Agriculture…
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CBD oil could gain prescription-level approval in Colorado
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DENVER – On one side: segments of Colorado’s hemp and marijuana industry, claiming a bill that won final approval in the Colorado House of Representatives Thursday will benefit just one company and could carry a rash of unintended consequences. On the other: other segments of the hemp and marijuana industry, joined by parents and doctors who…
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Hickenlooper signs rural broadband bills into law
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With the stroke of a pen – or maybe 20 strokes from 20 pens – Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday signed into law three bills that could change rural broadband in Colorado as well as the economic future of rural communities that depend on it. In a series of bill signings, Hickenlooper, surrounded by lawmakers,…
