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Colorado leader survives ‘no confidence’ vote, 5 federal judges stand out with delays in deciding motions, Army veteran joins 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republican Leader Mike Lynch of Wellington survived a vote of “no confidence” on Monday, but the drama that unfolded in the state House might not be over yet. The House GOP caucus held a special meeting to vote on a resolution of…
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Denver International Airport sets passenger record
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Denver International Airport served more passengers in 2022 than ever. The 69,286,461 passenger level eclipsed the pre-pandemic yearly best in 2019 of 69,015,703 and marked a 17.8% increase from 2021, according to a news release. October was the busiest month of the year – and ever – with more than 6.5 million passengers. That annual record came…
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Denver International Airport gains new businesses, eyes area development
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Denver International Airport officials added popular Denver restaurants to its lineup of 170 businesses in an effort to give travelers a taste of Denver. Meanwhile, Great Hall improvements continue as does the rollout of a program to spur development on airport land. From the recent opening popular VooDoo Doughnuts – known for its distinctive pink…
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Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington nominated to lead FAA
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. “Phil Washington is a recognized leader across the transportation industry, and we are lucky to have him as our CEO at DEN,” Theresa Marchetta, the mayor’s spokeswoman, said in a statement last month. “It’s not surprising his…
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Denver council OKs $1.1B to complete DIA’s Great Hall Project by 2028
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The Denver City Council approved a series of contracts Monday that allocate $1.1 billion to complete the Denver International Airport’s long-running Great Hall Project by the summer of 2028. The contracts passed in a block 10 to 3 vote, with council members Candi CdeBaca, Amanda Sawyer and Paul Kashmann voting “no.” All members in opposition…
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Denver airport officials outline $1.3B improvements plan
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Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington made the case Thursday for a $1.3 billion “completion phase” project to get the Jeppesen Terminal ready for 100 million passengers a year. “We feel like this is the best time to finish what we’ve started at the terminal,” Washington said. Thursday’s news conference, which also included Michael Sheehan,…
