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YESTERYEAR: Nicholson draws fire from pro-lifers

May 18, 2017

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Rachael Wright, Special to Colorado Politics

Twenty Years Ago this Week in The Colorado Statesman … Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson came under fire by an unlikely group of pro-life Republicans who compared his actions to those of Adolf Hitler. Nicholson, who considered himself pro-life, came under attack in early May 1997 by the American Constitution Party, the Colorado affiliate of the…
Webb, Ruiz among Democrats named to DNC commission on presidential nomination process

Apr 17, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and Emmy Ruiz, Colorado state director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign, are among the 21 members named to a commission tasked with healing divisions within the national Democratic Party by suggesting reforms for its presidential nominating process, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday. The Democratic Unity Reform Commission is the…
Webb: Repealing Obamacare wastes taxpayer dollars

Feb 28, 2017

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Wellington Webb

Congress must not repeal the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Engaging in efforts to repeal the law is nothing more than a waste of taxpayers’ dollars and political theater. Health care is essential to everyone’s quality of life and a significant economic driver in Colorado and nationally. Consumers, businesses and governments all need the…
Sewald Hanfling adds Brittany Morris Saunders as local affairs chief

Feb 2, 2017

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Ernest Luning

UPDATED with comments from Mayor Michael Hancock, Tami Door and R.D. Sewald. Brittany Morris Saunders, the senior vice president for economic development and public affairs with the Downtown Denver Partnership, is joining Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs, a Denver-based lobbying, business development and communications firm, The Colorado Statesman has learned. Saunders, a former economic development director for…
YESTERYEAR: Top Colorado politicians sworn into office

Jan 12, 2017

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Rachael Wright, Special to Colorado Politics

… Twenty Years Ago This Week in the Colorado Statesman … Diana DeGette is sworn in as a new member of Congress. The newly elected DeGettehosted more than 300 of her supporters, family and closest friends at her ceremonial swearing-in as the 19th representative for the 1st Congressional District. DeGette replaced retiring Democratic Rep. Pat Schroeder, who had served…
YESTERYEAR: Owens takes steps to fix transportation budget shortfall, Amendment 41 derails three legislators

Dec 8, 2016

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Rachael Wright, Special to Colorado Politics

Fifteen Years Ago this week in the Colorado Statesman … The Colorado Children’s Chorale performance at the White House was proclaimed a riveting success. Thirty-two Colorado children performed at the private event, an experience the now-adults have surely not forgotten. “The Holiday Open House” event was for White House staff, members of Congress, the Secret…
‘Moving forward’ proclamation focuses on diversity

Nov 23, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

Denver’s history as a welcoming city, “inclusive of people of all races, colors, creeds, and national origin” was reinforced in a proclamation unanimously approved by City Council Monday, Nov. 21, nearly two weeks after the divisive general election and its aftermath of protests and reports of racial and ethnic intimidation and vandalism nationwide. Entitled “Standing…
Denver lobbyists are reporting few expenses

Nov 18, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

Monthly lobbyist financial reports required by the City and County of Denver, designed to help the public know who is lobbying City Council members on what issues, are commonly submitted with no reported expenditures, a review of the documents by the The Colorado Statesman has found. While no wrongdoing or rules violations are thought to have…
YESTERYEAR: Youth government mimics real life, politicos undergo reapportionment drama, Hick faces Denver election woes

Nov 17, 2016

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Colorado Politics

Fifteen Years Ago this week in the Colorado Statesman … When the cat’s away … While Colorado legislators were recessed, in their place, the Annual Youth in Government Program took over the House, Senate, judiciary and governor’s seats to get a hands on lesson in government affairs. Entering its 48th year, the youth program – sponsored…
Money, experience differ in Denver DA race

Sep 15, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

Despite an earlier quarter of a million dollar loan from herself to her campaign, unaffiliated Denver district attorney candidate Helen Morgan has raised far less money than her Democratic opponent, Beth McCann. But Morgan enjoys a comfortable funding advantage in terms of money on hand, as the campaign for the 2nd Judicial District that covers the City…