Colorado State Senator Randy Baumgardner denied recent sexual assault allegations to reporters Tuesday, but said he would be voluntarily resigning as chair of the Transportation Committee. Baumgardner will still chair the Capitol Development Committee and will remain as the vice chairman of the agriculture committee. While speaking to reporters, Continue reading
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A formal sexual harassment complaint, for inappropriate touching, has been filed against Republican state Senator Randy Baumgardner by a former legislative intern. According to the radio station KUNC, the woman alleges that Continue reading
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Colorado’s Ag Day at the capital will take place Tuesday starting at 11:30. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will be joined by state officials, lawmakers and agriculture representatives to honor Colorado’s ag producers and agribusinesses. According to Hickenlooper, the Continue reading
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A Democratic push to raise the minimum wage in Colorado notched an early success yesterday at the Capitol. A House committee approved a bill to allow local governments to set their own minimum wages in excess of the state minimum Continue reading
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Legislators begin discussions this week on a package of bills aimed at increasing oversight on law enforcement and curbing their powers. In all, legislators are considering nearly a dozen bills on the topic. The first few will be heard Wednesday Continue reading
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The battle over whether to allow Colorado supermarkets to sell wine and beer could end up being decided by voters themselves and opponents are going on the offensive. Colorado liquor store owners and breweries expect a ballot proposal in the 2016 election and launched an opposition campaign called “Keep Colorado Continue reading
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Legislation to repeal Colorado’s benefit exchange stalled at the Capitol on Thursday after the House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee killed House Bill 1066 by a 7-6 vote. Sponsored by Representative Janak Joshi, the bill would have required the dissolution of Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s online marketplace Continue reading
The Environmental Protection Agency’s hearings on Proposed Carbon Emissions Rules continue today in Denver. Yesterday, thousands showed up for a rally against the new rules at Lincoln Park, across from the capitol in Denver. Speeches were made promoting the use of coal as a clean and cost effective way to produce electricity. Some Continue reading
Buses are being organized to take anyone who wants to participate in the rally against the EPA’s new carbon emissions rules in Denver next week. The rally will be held at the Lincoln Park Veteran’s Memorial on the west side of the capitol building. The buses are being paid for by the Craig Chamber and Friends of Coal. There is no cost Continue reading
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The coal industry and Moffat County officials are urging residents to participate in next week’s rally for coal miners and power plant workers. The rally will be held near the state Capitol on the 29th, the first day of hearings being held in Denver. Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid will lead off the first day of Continue reading
The teen birth rate in Colorado dropped 40 percent from 2009 through 2013, and state officials say a health initiative aimed at low-income women is partially responsible. Governor John Hickenlooper and the state’s chief medical officer talked up the Colorado Family Planning Initiative at the Capitol on Thursday. The initiative has provided Continue reading
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