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State ethics commission asserts authority over home rule cities, counties
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In a unanimous vote Monday, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission sent a strong message to “home rule” cities and towns that don’t have ethics policies, as well as to those that believe their policies are up to snuff. The commission voted to accept jurisdiction over an ethics complaint involving a Weld County commissioner, Julie Cozad. The complaint,…
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A caucus at the Capitol for Colorado’s kids
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The 2018 Colorado Children’s Caucus – a series of seminars briefing state lawmakers on issues likes child abuse and neglect and children’s homelessness – comes to the Capitol starting Monday, Feb. 12. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center and sponsored by Noble Energy, the caucus bills itself as, “a forum for all members of the Colorado…
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Colorado oil and gas companies give $10 million to Hurricane Harvey relief
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Oil and natural gas companies that do business in Colorado are investing in a lot more then drilling, pumping, support services and politics. Members of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association have donated about $10 million, and climbing, to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “Houston, in many…
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Hickenlooper, Singleton announce route for this summer’s Pedal the Plains bicycle tour
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Kersey and Keenesburg and Brush, oh my! The sixth annual Pedal the Plains bicycle tour will give riders a chance to get close to lions, tigers and bears — along with other wild animals — housed at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, one of several features along the 177-mile route, Gov. John Hickenlooper and…
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Effort to recall Thornton city councilor for ties to oil industry fails
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Jan Kulmann, a city councilor of Thornton’s Ward 4, who was facing a recall effort from anti-fracking group, North Metro Neighbors for Safe Energy, will not be subject to a recall election this year. According to the Denver Business Journal, the effort from North Metro Neighbors group has all but “fizzled,” out. In an email…
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A tale of two recalls: Castle Rock and Thornton
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This year, some Colorado voters are once again exercising their state constitutional right to recall their elected leaders, an occurrence that is apparently becoming en vogue in the state. Of course, no two recall situations are alike, each of them borne out of unique situations with one common trait – elected officials finding themselves on the…
