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YESTERYEAR: Mock convention held to crack open Colorado’s Constitution
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Thirty Years Ago This Week in The Colorado Statesman: An advisory board, which consisted of four dozen office holders, journalists, business leaders, as well as the governor and chairmen of both the state Democratic and Republican Parties, proposed a model constitutional convention to be held in Denver. The purpose of the “mock” convention was to evaluate…
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Noonan: Double deja vu all over again in the state’s world of public education
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Once again, Colorado’s public education system will both re-vision and offer new standardized tests. It’s useful that the two projects happen at the same time, but only if fresh eyes and minds are put to the task. Let’s hold our breath. Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne will fulfill Gov. John Hickenlooper’s executive order to restart…
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Leinweber: Colorado’s economic security relies on healthy public lands
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As an angler, I appreciate Colorado’s public lands for their pristine condition. They bring incredible moments of stunning silence, punctuated only by birds calling and the whisper of the wind blowing. Another day brings a spectacular view of the sun rising over snow-capped mountains. No matter what your attraction is to Colorado’s land, its beauty…
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YESTERYEAR: Webb wins Denver auditor, has ‘no ambitions for mayor’
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Thirty Years Ago This Week in The Colorado Statesman: A former state legislator from Denver and cabinet member for Gov. Richard Lamm reigned supreme in a key race in the city and county of Denver. Wellington Webb defeated his opponent, Bill Schroeder, in the Denver auditor’s race. “I was always optimistic that I had a great…
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Hudson: There’s nothing more American
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When was the last time you visited the little town of Castle Rock, Colorado? Has it been awhile? Just south of Denver, for many traveling along I-25 Castle Rock is simply a place we pass on our way to Colorado Springs. Of course, some may stop and fill up. Others might visit the ever-expanding Outlet…
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Cox: Vote on Senate health care bill delayed, but not dead; cancer patients still concerned
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The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on the poorly named Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) that would do great harm to millions of patients with cancer. In the weeks ahead, we must redouble our efforts to fight any proposals from the Senate that could price people out of affordable, adequate and accessible health coverage.…
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Roper: What’s at stake for businesses with congressional Medicaid decisions?
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The health care debate has so far focused primarily on patient impacts. As well it should, a healthy Colorado is in everyone’s best interests. But there are additional factors Congress should keep in mind as it considers legislation that could reshape Medicaid as we know it – the economic effects. Health care is one-sixth of…
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Noonan: Three strong candidates for CD7 can set a vision for Dems across the nation
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The 2018 election will scramble the political scene in Colorado. Two Democratic U.S. representatives are vying for governor. Three prominent state Democratic legislators from Jefferson and Adams counties will go after the open 7th Congressional District seat vacated by US Rep. Ed Perlmutter. Brittany Pettersen will leave her House District 28 seat in Lakewood. Andy…
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YESTERYEAR: World leaders descend on Denver for G-7; health care forum exposes tragedies
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Twenty Years Ago This Week in The Colorado Statesman: Little old Colorado was plunged into the deep end of international politics when Denver hosted eight world leaders from the Group of Seven. Denver rolled out the carpet for national leaders from the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Russia and the United Kingdom, and on the…
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Bianchi: Is Colorado still a swing state?
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The quick answer: yes. The real answer: it’s complicated. Helped by an influx of transplants drawn to Colorado’s liberal marijuana laws, high-tech economy and overall high quality of life, the state, by most metrics, is in a considerable economic boom. That same associated population growth, by the way, likely means that the upcoming 2020 census…
