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Coloradans face sharp spike in energy bills this winter
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Millions of Coloradans face steep increases in energy bills this winter, with some having to pay as much as 50% more compared to last winter. The rate increases occur at a time when residents struggle to keep up with inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hammer the state and the rest of the country.…
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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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FEEDBACK | Rein in lending? Roll back drilling?
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‘Preying on those who require a helping hand is sickening’ Our state has a problem. The cost of living continues to increase, but wages are not keeping up. Simply paying bills can be extraordinarily stressful. Unfortunately, there is an industry that exists solely to take advantage of people in this situation – payday lenders. Preying…
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Capitol M: Week ending July 13, 2018
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Although the General Assembly is not in session, there’s enough going on outside of the legislative races, and inside it, too, to take another walk among the Mmmmmms. Good luck…to Democratic Sen. Dominick Moreno of Commerce City, who was recently appointed to the Adams 14 school board. Now Capitol M did a little checking on…
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#Retweet: Who had the best tweets in #copolitics this week?
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Up early to attend and speak at the Larimer County Republican Breakfast Club meeting this morning! Due to Senator Kevin Lundberg’s support and the respect that people have for you, the majority of the room stated they have or will vote for me! Thank YOU!#copolitics pic.twitter.com/i91hPmfPp1 – Brian Watson (@BrianWatsonUS) June 18, 2018
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Sen. Ray Scott calls West Slope summit for cycling safety
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The legislator who considered a bill to tax bicycles to pay for roads last year shares common ground with the cycling community on one thing for sure: safety. State Sen. Ray Scott, a Republican from Grand Junction, said Thursday he’s putting together a Share the Road Safety Summit in Fruita on July 17, in partnership…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Colorado candidates notch support as primary looms
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Politicians and organizations are bestowing last-minute endorsements as candidate scramble to motivate voters in the days before the June 26 primary. Here are some of the Colorado candidate endorsements announced in recent days, including some going to candidates who aren’t in contested primaries and have already won their party’s nomination: ? Former U.S. Sen. Tim…
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PRIMARY PREVIEW: 5 Republican races to watch for the Colo. legislature
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There are 18 contested races for Colorado legislative seats in the June primary. These are CoPo’s picks for the top five Republican races to watch. (And check back with ColoradoPolitics.com at lunchtime for the top races for Democrats.) Senate district 2: Clear Creek, El Paso, Fremont, Park and Teller counties. Why this race matters: The…
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Colo. newspaper advocate hails ruling on Trump Twitter blocks
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Wednesday’s federal court ruling saying it’s unconstitutional for President Donald Trump to block his critics on Twitter cheers the head of a trade and advocacy group representing Colorado newspapers. It isn’t so much about politics but about the concept of freedom of speech, Jerry Raehal, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, told Colorado Politics Wednesday.…
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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…
