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HB 1040, adding nuclear to state’s clean energy definitions, gains bipartisan support
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HB 1040, adding nuclear to state’s clean energy definitions, gains bipartisan support

'If Colorado wants to boost our economy, this is a serious conversation to have' — Rep. Ty Winter By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice A proposal to include nuclear energy in two statutory definitions of clean energy has passed the Colorado House on second reading. House Bill 25-1040 is a bipartisan measure by Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver, and Ty Winter, R-Las Animas, with the goal of adding nuclear to "clean energy" definitions, enabling financing. "This does not bring nuclear energy to Colorado," Valdez said, who founded one of Colorado's largest and now defunct solar energy companies in 2008. "This designates it as clean energy." The bill would include nuclear, in definition, alongside solar, wind and other clean energy. "If Colorado wants to boost our economy, this is...
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Rep. Ty Winter on leadership, rural values and politics: ‘Without your word, you’re nothing’
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Rep. Ty Winter on leadership, rural values and politics: ‘Without your word, you’re nothing’

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Leadership isn’t just about making deals and passing laws for state Rep. Ty Winter. As assistant minority leader, he helps shape the Republican Caucus, while ensuring the people of his Southeast Colorado District 47 have a voice in the Colorado House.  “We grew up in a house where we had to get up and take care of something every day, and I think that's important,” the rancher, businessman and third-generation funeral director said. “When you have another living being depending on you to make sure you water, feed and give it shelter – that teaches work ethic and values.” At the funeral home, Winter is "my mother’s first associate, and my wife and I work alongside her,” he said. “I help on the ranch when needed, but at thi...
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Rep. Winter asks Coloradans to ‘get out to the stock show’ and see the state’s $47 billion industry
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Rep. Winter asks Coloradans to ‘get out to the stock show’ and see the state’s $47 billion industry

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice A leading voice of agriculture in the Colorado House, Rep. Ty Winter reminded urban and rural legislators alike Tuesday of the National Western Stock Show in Denver. "Its stock show week here in Denver," said Winter, the assistant minority leader and representative for nine Southeastern Colorado counties. The 119th edition of the National Western Stock Show runs through Jan. 26 with a variety of livestock exhibitions, rodeos and more. "Please get out and see your ag producers," said Winter, in an announcement from the floor of the House. "See what they do to make sure you have food on the table and clothes on your back." Among Winter's district in Southern Colorado is Prowers County, which boasts $430 million in annual agricultural prod...
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Could ‘Mighty 19′ grow and end Democrats’ State House majority? Leadership hopes so.
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Could ‘Mighty 19′ grow and end Democrats’ State House majority? Leadership hopes so.

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice The competition of 10 contested primaries and fielding candidates in races for 60 of 65 seats has Republican leadership in the Colorado House of Representatives hopeful it can increase seat count in the next legislature. Known as the "Mighty 19", House Republicans faced a super-minority in the 2024 session, with Democrats holding a 46-19 majority. Republicans would need to pick up at least three seats to end the super majority and 14 seats to regain control of the State House. "Today's primary election results showcase the strength and dedication of our Republican candidates," Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese wrote in a press statement. Pugliese was unopposed in the District 14 primary election, earning more than double the vot...
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