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Colorado lawmakers accuse CDPHE of ‘dismissive tone’ in oil and gas report

Apr 11, 2017

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A group of 17 lawmakers have sent a letter to state health officials taking issue with a report that found the risk of harmful health effects is low for Coloradans living near oil and gas operations. The letter – spearheaded by Sen. Matt Jones, D-Louisville – references a February Colorado Department of Public Health and…

Without companion legislation, Colorado budget is out of balance

Apr 11, 2017

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Peter Marcus

The $26.8 billion state budget has passed both chambers, but it is out of balance without further action by the legislature. When the House on Monday passed the annual spending plan on a vote of 38-27, with the majority of Republicans opposing the so-called “Long Bill,” it delayed passage of a handful of “orbital” bills that…

Former Colorado Treasurer Cary Kennedy formally announces campaign for governor

Apr 10, 2017

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Peter Marcus

The Democratic race for governor grew again on Monday with news that former state Treasurer Cary Kennedy would enter the competition. Colorado Politics sat down with Kennedy last week ahead of her formal Monday announcement. “I grew up with brothers and sisters who didn’t have the same opportunities that I have been given, and I…

Perlmutter’s Colorado gubernatorial announcement means race for an open seat

Apr 9, 2017

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Peter Marcus

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s gubernatorial announcement on Sunday set into motion a competitive fight for a vulnerable open congressional seat. Lakewood Democrats Brittany Pettersen, a state representative, and Andy Kerr, a state senator, quickly announced their intentions to run in the 7th Congressional District, with the hopes of keeping the seat in Democratic control. “Too…

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter jumps into race for Colorado governor

Apr 9, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Standing with family, friends and supporters at a Natural Grocers in Golden on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter announced a campaign to become the next governor of Colorado. “Elections are always about the future, and you and I have the ability to shape that future,” said Perlmutter, standing before a lively crowd of about 400…

Colorado House attempts nearly 100 amendments to troubled state budget

Apr 7, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Lawmakers in Colorado’s House attempted nearly 100 amendments to the state’s proposed $26.8 billion annual budget on Thursday. Much of the conversation is messaging in the Democratic-controlled House, as lawmakers know they aren’t going to see controversial partisan issues advance, across-the-board cuts to state agencies and mandatory investments in programs that would leave the budget out of…

Colorado U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter unveils statewide campaign logo; says announcement coming

Apr 6, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Unveiling a statewide logo on Thursday that says “Perlmutter for Colorado,” Colorado U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter says he has “an announcement” to make on Sunday. That announcement, as first reported last month by Colorado Politics, is expected to be a run for governor on the Democratic ticket. He is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m.…

Senate Republicans help push 12-month supply of contraceptives forward

Apr 5, 2017

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Peter Marcus

A Republican-controlled Senate committee on Wednesday widely backed allowing women to obtain a year’s worth of prescription contraceptives. It was a somewhat surprising vote in the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, a committee used by the majority party to kill unfavorable legislation. Similar 12-month contraceptive legislation failed in the same committee last year.…

WATCH: George Brauchler to formally announce run for Colorado governor

Apr 5, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler will compete for the Republican Party’s nomination for Colorado governor, he plans to announce Wednesday. The energetic district attorney for the state’s largest jurisdiction gained prominence for several high-profile cases, including acting as the lead prosecutor in the case against Aurora theater shooter James Holmes. Brauchler’s strong personality was highlighted during the…

Student free speech protection legislation signed into law

Apr 4, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Tuesday signed legislation that aims at protecting free speech on college campuses. Senate Bill 62 addresses “free speech zones” on campuses, where people are confined to an area of campus to express political and other views. The bipartisan bill’s sponsors, Sen. Tim Neville, R-Littleton, and Reps. Jeff Bridges, D-Greenwood Village, and…