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Civil unions supporters brace for crucial committee hearing
DENVER-- Supporters rallied today on the steps of the Denver City and County Building in support of a state civil unions bill scheduled for crucial consideration this afternoon by the House Judicial Committee.
Have gun will travel: Congress targets interstate concealed-carry restrictions
Capitol Hill lawmakers are moving to pass legislation that would effectively lift restrictions on traveling state to state with concealed weapons. The proposed laws would not only clear the path for gun owners with state-based concealed-carry permits but also for gun owners who live in states that require no permits to carry guns. The prospect has energized gun-rights activists and alarmed state and local officials, who say the legislation would blast holes in the long-established boundaries separating federal and local authority in regard to guns and safety and would present a grave threat to citizens and to law enforcement officials.
Denver Mayor Hancock hosts ‘Cabinet in the Community’ on Saturday
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced this week that he is hosting a Cabinet in the Community meeting Saturday from 9 am until noon at the Washington Park Recreation Center.
Palacio and Hancock: Romney is out of touch
As Colorado Republicans prepare to go to their caucuses tonight, Democrats continue to say that Mitt Romney is wrong for Colorado. Today, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Colorado Democratic Party Chair Rick Palacio addressed the media at Su Teatro in Denver's Santa Fe Art District.
Denver, Colorado form official exploratory committee for 2022 Winter Olympics
Colorado now has an official exploratory committee to look into hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, but U.S. Olympic officials are still playing hard to get in the midst of an ongoing revenue-sharing dispute with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Denver sick leave measure loses big
Denver's Initiative 300, which would have required all businesses in Denver to provide paid sick leave to employees lost big tonight, with a margin approaching 2-1.
Paid sick leave campaign goes down to the wire with charges...
Restaurant owner Jason Bailey said Thursday he supports Denver's paid sick days initiative and he blasted the Colorado and National Restaurant Associations for fighting the ballot measure.
VIDEO: Prominent Coloradans stand up for an end to bullying
Gay-rights organization One Colorado this week released a video as part of an ongoing campaign to to end harassment against Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people attending Colorado schools. The video features prominent political political and community leaders, including Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and US Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet.
Hancock issues statement: Protesters vow to continue
Mayor Michael Hancock today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of at least 24 people in Lincoln Park this morning:
Occupy Denver told to get out of park at night
Thursday, Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, and Attorney General John Suthers announced that Occupy Denver protesters could no longer camp out on state park land in front of the capitol.