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Prosecutor Michael Dougherty jumps in Democratic primary for attorney general

May 24, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Michael Dougherty, the deputy district attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin counties, announced this week he’s seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in next year’s election. “The attorney general has to be above politics and do the right thing for all the people of Colorado,” Dougherty said. “Consumer protection, public safety, and transparency of government…
Colorado delegation applauds appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel in Russia probe

May 18, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation backed Wednesday’s announcement that former FBI Director Robert Mueller had been named special counsel for the federal investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. Lawmakers praised the selection of Mueller, a former prosecutor who ran the FBI for 12 years, as a sound choice, even as some Democrats said…
Attorney General Coffman, Democratic challengers sound alarm over Comey memo

May 17, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman on Wednesday called for an independent investigation into allegations that President Donald Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down a federal probe into Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security advisor, according to accounts of a memo Comey wrote after a meeting with the president. Coffman, a Republican…
Democrat Phil Weiser, former CU Law School dean, announces bid for Colorado attorney general

May 11, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Democrat Phil Weiser, a former dean of the University of Colorado Law School and Obama administration official, declared on Thursday that he’s running for attorney general in next year’s election, and he’s boasting a powerhouse endorsement out of the gate. Saying that too many worry government is beholden to wealthy, powerful interests, Weiser, 49, called…
Coffman, Democratic challenger agree it’s time for independent probe into Trump-Russia ties

May 11, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman on Thursday called for an independent investigation into allegations of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Coffman’s Democratic challenger Jason Crow issued a similar call on Wednesday in the wake of Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey. “The American people deserve the truth about any involvement Russia…
Tipton: The CFPB goes against government of the people, by the people

Mar 28, 2017

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Scott Tipton

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created by the Dodd-Frank Act as an independent agency within the Federal Reserve System, with the purpose of regulating consumer financial products. The core mission of the CFPB, protecting consumers from bad actors, is important, but we should all be concerned about the unconstitutional structure of the Bureau.…
Weekes: Taxpayers footing millions in Colorado’s criminal alien sanctuary city policies

Feb 6, 2017

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Jared Wright

Mayors in Boulder, Denver and Aurora have lately made pronouncements in defense of their “sanctuary city” policies of non-cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. They are evidently unaware that the sanctuary era was given a death sentence by the Obama administration a full six months before President Trump’s January 25 executive order. Last July 6,…
Nicolais: A police department’s pattern of unconstitutional conduct

Jan 27, 2017

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Mario Nicolais

In 164 pages, the U.S. Department of Justice eviscerated the Chicago Police Department. After a year-long investigation, the DOJ found the CPD “engages in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional use of force.” The detailed report outlines a systematic failure, not only in the CPD, but the entire city government for its dereliction to oversee and provide…
Colorado lawmakers upset at EPA for ending payout for mine disaster

Jan 3, 2017

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Tom Ramstack

A bill approved by Congress this month has set up another struggle with the Environmental Protection Agency over compensation for the 2015 Gold King Mine spill that temporarily contaminated rivers in Southern Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. The bill requires the EPA to submit all claims from states, local governments and tribes within 180 days…
? Electric vehicle use urged for Colorado’s VW settlement funds

Nov 7, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

Colorado public interest, environmental and public health organizations have called upon the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to use funds from the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal to support a transition to a zero-emission transportation future. At issue is $61.3 million Colorado will receive between 2017 and 2027 from a settlement between the U.S.…