THIS WEEK AT THE COLORADO CAPITOL | Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Here are legislative committee hearings and other events of note for the week ahead for the Colorado General Assembly.
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“I forced Lauren Bobert to Change Districts”: Meet the Libertarian Running for Congress in CD 3, James Wiley
James Wiley is marching for peace. Not only is he marching around the State Capitol in Denver, but he will be marching to Washington DC if he wins his Congressional campaign.
Colorado’s Attorney General Grants $3.9M for Opioid Abuse Treatment in Prisons
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has recently come under fire for allocating a staggering $3.94 million grant to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) for the treatment of opioid addiction. Critics argue that these funds should have been prioritized for law enforcement to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of opioids first.
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Colorado Introduces a New Railroad Safety Bill in Response to Recent Derailments
A new train safety bill is currently making its way through the Colorado legislature, aiming to enhance safety measures for railroads across the state.
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Over a million dollars raised in push to add abortion guarantee to the Colorado Constitution
DENVER–Proponents of a citizen-initiated ballot measure to place a guarantee of abortion access in Colorado’s state Constitution have spent over $440,000 just on signature gathering towards the effort, with the campaign reporting there’s plenty more where that came from.
Boebert’s Permissive Attitude Towards Teen Pregnancy Raises Concerns for Voters in Both CD3 and CD4
Colorado Representative and now carpetbagger Lauren Boebert’s recent comments about teen pregnancy and her own experiences with contraception have sparked controversy and raised questions about her permissive attitude towards this issue. Both have drawn criticism from conservatives who believe in promoting responsible behavior and traditional family values.
Failed Biden Economic Policies Lead to Increase in Unemployment Filings in Colorado
The state of Colorado, initial filings for unemployment benefits have surged in the past week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Trump campaign names former legislator Justin Everett as Colorado state director
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has hired former state Rep. Justin Everett as its Colorado state director, the Colorado Republican Party announced Friday,
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Colorado Democrats pass resolution declaring Jan. 22 Roe v. Wade Anniversary Day
The legislature has passed a resolution designating Jan. 22 as “Roe v. Wade Anniversary Day” in Colorado.
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Colorado announces agreement with Washington state tribes to obtain more wolves
By Marianne Goodland | SOURCE: COLORADO POLITICS Colorado’s wildlife officials on Friday announced reaching an agreement with indigenous tribes in Washington state to capture 10 to 15 wolves that will
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