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Humphrey: No bogey men in campus free speech bill
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State Rep. Stephen Humphrey is feeling optimistic that Democrats and liberal interest groups will join with Republicans and conservative interest groups to support the campus free speech bill he is sponsoring this year with Sen. Tim Neville. “I haven’t counted any votes yet, but I haven’t heard anyone say they have major concerns,” Humphrey said…
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Williams touts anti-sanctuary bill on national TV, blasts Democrats
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State Rep. Dave Williams swung hard on national television Wednesday at opponents of legislation the Colorado Springs Republican introduced earlier in the week to subject politicians to lawsuits and criminal charges if they’ve helped establish “sanctuary” cities or other jurisdictions in Colorado. “This could be model legislation that could definitely hold these lawless politicians accountable…
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In battle pitting religious freedom against discrimination, a small surprise victory
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Colorado House Republicans pitched a religious liberty bill last Wednesday to the Democratic-controlled State Affairs committee. It was the same kind of bill that has stirred hornets nest-like national protests in other states for fear that religious liberty might translate on the ground as discrimination. Republicans knew the bill, HB 1013, would die in committee,…
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The Hot Sheet – Killing CO’s death penalty, Guv hopeful breaks law, Hick believes pot is school savior, prayers for Bush 41 and … MORE!
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VOL. 02 NO. 008 | JANUARY 18, 2017 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2017 DENVER – Good morning and happy hump day. The finish line is in sight, and for all your Legicritters, you started off with a short week. Now aren’t you special? Today: Is Sen. Mike Johnston trying to outflank a potential gubernatorial foe, Rep.…
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Nevilles, Everett, Marble take home top liberty lawmaker prize
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The big news this year from the “no enemies to the right” Principles of Liberty legislator awards ceremony at the Western Conservative Summit is that Rep. Justin Everett, Littleton Republican and Master of No under the Gold Dome, placed second on the bill-ratings scorecard, trailing his friend and chief righty-politics competitor Rep. Patrick Neville, boy…
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Noonan: Mulligan legislation has poor success record at Capitol
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Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, chastised Gov. John Hickenlooper and Capitol leadership at a recent luncheon for a poor record of accomplishment in the 2016 General Assembly. She wants legislators to take another crack at reclassifying the hospital provider fee and reforming construction defects law, two issues that got…
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Primary elections bill weathers first test in the House
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Democrats on the House State Affairs committee voted Monday to advance a bill that would bring presidential primary voting back to Colorado in the wake of wide frustrations with the caucus system voiced by voters this spring. The hearing was a first hurdle cleared on a long track with time ticking down fast to the…
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The Hot Sheet, April 1, 2016
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VOL. 01 NO. 56 | APRIL 1, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 SAVE THE DATE: The Colorado Statesman cordially invites you to an “End-of-Session Bash,” Thursday, May 12, 4:30 – 6:30 pm at The University Club, 1673 Sherman St., Denver. More information coming soon. By TCS Publisher and Editor in Chief Jared Wright @_JaredWright_ “April 1. This is the day upon which we are…
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Noonan: Halfway done but not half-baked in the 2016 General Assembly
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So far, the governor has signed 29 bills. Of those, 15 are supplemental appropriations. The supplementals passed unanimously in the Senate. Only corrections, military affairs, and public safety received unanimous support in the House. Republicans in the Senate voted to keep government running. Republicans in the House, not so much. Senate GOPers are on the…
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Salazar bill to put drillers on the hook for damages clears first hurdle
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The surest sign that an oil and gas bill is about to be debated at the Capitol is the sea of “I ♥ energy” stickers affixed to lapels of well-tailored suits. The energy lobby was out in full force Thursday to oppose a bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton. House Bill 1310, which is…