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Q&A with Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg | At the end of 16 years of public service
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State Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, is the only one of 100 lawmakers in the 2022 session who has served for a full 16 years: four consecutive two-year terms in the House followed by two consecutive four-year terms in the Senate. First elected in 2006 to the House and in 2014 to the Senate, his district…
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2022 SESSION: Quirkiest Moments
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The 2022 session did not lack for bizarre moments – thanks to quirky behavior by lawmakers and others. The most delicious – or stomach-turning – moment, depending on your taste: The Rocky Mountain oyster-eating contest, part of the Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Day, occurred on April 21. For Easterners or other Colorado newbies, Rocky Mountain oyster is what…
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County commissioners speak out against collective bargaining bill
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A dozen county commissioners – who represent large, urban counties and some of the state’s smallest, rural ones – spoke out Friday against legislation that initially sought to permit a wide swath of government workers to collectively bargain but which has been winnowed down to just counties. The latest draft of the bill, which is expected…
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Collective bargaining draft bill strips out all public sector employees except for county workers
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Apparently bowing to pressure from the state’s public college and university leaders, a bill that started with allowing collective bargaining for all public sector employees is now down to just one group: county workers. A draft bill obtained by Colorado Politics shows public colleges and universities, which vigorously fought the measure, are no longer included…
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Colorado could become first legislature in the nation to pass law on parental leave for lawmakers
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Colorado could become the first legislature in the country to have a formal law in place that grants paid family leave to legislators. A month ago, Senate President Steve Fenberg of Boulder toyed with the idea of paid leave for lawmakers, but wondered whether it would be constitutional, given that lawmakers cannot obligate future legislatures…
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Collective bargaining draft shows counties and higher ed in, K-12 out
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The newest draft of a collective bargaining bill for public sector employees would allow only public sector employees in counties and higher education to set up unions and engage in collective bargaining with their employers. Those employees, under the undated draft, include any employee, save for temporary employees who work less than 90 days over…
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Colorado Democrats pick Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg as next Senate president
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Senate Majority Leader Sen. Steve Fenberg of Boulder is poised to be the next Senate president after winning the support of his Democratic colleagues Wednesday. Fenberg’s selection means he will stand for the election by the entire Senate later this month. If he wins the overall election, the Boulder Democrat will succeed Senate President Leroy…
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Senate Democrats to pick next leader Wednesday
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information that shakes up who’s likely to be at the top of the race to become Senate President. Senate Democrats are poised to settle the Capitol intrigue over who will succeed Senate President Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, and potentially fill other leadership positions when they meet at…
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Polis throws cold water on public unions bill
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A bill to allow public employees to engage in collective bargaining has run into its biggest hurdle: lack of support from Gov. Jared Polis. The bill is the brainchild of House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo, and Sen. Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder. Esgar worked on a similar bill in 2021, but never introduced it. The draft…
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Dems love Polis’ speech, Republicans — not so much
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Lawmakers, political and business leaders weighed in Thursday on Gov. Jared Polis’ fourth State of the State address, in which the governor focused on affordability, crime rates and his favorite topics, healthcare and education. The reaction expectedly split along ideological lines. Democrats praised the governor’s priorities, while Republicans remained skeptical. Joint Budget Committee Chair Rep.…
