Earlier this week U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn requested an investigation from the U.S. Treasury into John Hickenlooper’s use of a 9/11 recovery fund to pay for his ethics defense. According to new figures from the Denver Post, Hickenlooper’s $525/hour attorney cost taxpayers over $150,000 to defend his illegal conduct. Why is this development significant? Let’s recap how we
Despite the insane weather event yesterday, the Colorado Senate stayed open and ran some highly controversial legislation while most people were trapped at home. Finally, Senators were asking people to email testimony for the FAMLI bill because it was too dangerous for them to attend the hearing in person. Then Senate President Garcia basically admitted the move
UGH more plastic bag ban ridiculousness. The Colorado Springs Gazette editorializes against CNN's ridiculous question of John Hickenlooper.There's weird virtue signaling, then there's this insanity from some CU Regents.
More than 100 women - a record number - have been elected or re-elected to Congress. That number includes the first Muslim women elected, the first Native American woman elected, and the youngest women ever elected to Congress (from New York). The movement has been dubbed the 'women wave' and it's right here in Colorado,
Well, well, well - this just got real - Penfield Tate just announced he's running for Mayor against Hancock. We shall see what happens next, but Tate offers a credible threat. There's more speculation about Hickenlooper's potential run for President. One school is saying a big "no" to homework. Good or bad?
Saira Rao, who is fighting Diana DeGette in yet another of the Democrats' unprecedented primaries, is appealing to new demographics by writing an op-ed about her candidacy for Teen Vogue. The content isn't as interesting as the fact she got the piece placed there in the first place. For those who think we need some California-style emissions
Expect today's news to be full of "who raised what" Former Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) editorialized in favor of a Colorado bill in the Wall Street Journal. If you thought that Plunkett leaving The Post was notable . . . expect more even coverage about Dean Singleton's exit today.
(DENVER) - In the midst of an ongoing legal battle involving Colorado’s Secretary of State, Wayne Williams, and an investigation by Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, a donation McCann made to Williams’ opponent has surfaced, casting a political cloud over the proceedings. McCann seized upon a politically motivated retaliatory complaint filed by a disgruntled activist,
Hillary Clinton’s significant enthusiasm deficit could have negative ramifications for those who have hitched their wagons to her star. One of the top targeted U.S. Senate seats to flip could be the one currently held by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado). Bennet’s campaign will be closely tied to Clinton’s presidential bid, and the blowout victory Bernie
The Durango HeraldPeter MarcusDENVER – An adviser to Colorado House Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst quickly left the Capitol on Thursday after it was revealed that she violated House rules.Jenise May, a Democrat and former state lawmaker who currently serves as a special adviser to Hullinghorst, has been holding the staff position while she had simultaneously
