Tag: Hickenlooper
How Colorado lawmakers are reacting to Donald Trump— with state laws
Colorado’s legislative session began Wednesday with a signal to Washington, D.C.: We’re watching.
On the Democratic side, Thornton Rep. Joe Salazar, who might consider a...
Rural liquor stores fear big box ballot measure
Robert Cionek has owned the only liquor store in Haxtun, Colorado for 10 years. It’s his principle source of income.
Whether he stays in business...
Colorado’s water plan finally shows signs of progress
Since John Hickenlooper’s administration finalized Colorado’s first-ever statewide water plan in November, watchdogs have been wondering when -- and if -- state officials might...
The doomed fight to fix Hickenlooper’s impotent climate plan
It was historic. It was magnificent. It was one of the finest demonstrations of diplomacy Hunter Lovins has ever seen.
And it was, of course,...
Hickenlooper on the issues that will impact rural Colorado
Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his annual State of the State speech last were. Here's what he said that will impact rural Coloradans.
DENVER – Gov....
Hickenlooper: Colorado can protect security and provide a place for refugees
Governors across the country today are weighing in on how their states will respond to refugees fleeing Syria following a terrorist attack in Paris...
Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia resigns
Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia is stepping down from his post next year to become president of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education.
Garcia...
State Supreme Court weighs Colorado Ethics Commission’s secrecy
The Colorado Supreme Court now has two cases before it that could either affirm or weaken the authority of the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission...
Homebrew: Veterans blast Congress for withholding VA hospital funding
Finish already
“Finish the damn thing,” read a veteran’s sign at a Sunday protest with 150 demonstrators demanding Congress fund the over-budget Aurora Veteran’s Hospital....
Homebrew: Hickenlooper bats for embroiled human-services director and sage-grouse alike
Sage man
Hickenlooper has pledged relief for the much besmirched greater sage-grouse by bringing oil and gas companies on board to help with conservation efforts....