The Colorado Civil Justice League points out that the way "Equal Pay" is written isn't actually about fairness. Democrats are clearly in the middle of an existential crisis. Who will win? The "moderates" or the "super far left socialists"? One place to look for clues is the primary battle for the U.S. Senate seat and
Former Governor John Hickenlooper said this weekend that he's "not cut out to be a senator" - let's put a pin in that one and save it for later. Shall we? Speaking of people not running for the U.S. Senate seat next year - Former Speaker Crisanta Duran is jumping into a primary with Congresswoman DeGette rather
Our new Secretary of State Jena Griswold is calling for transparency for everyone . . . except for herself. The controversial "Safe Injection Site" bill that would have allowed for a safe place for people to use intravenous drugs - is dead. Word on the street is that the big oil and gas bill is about to
Our friend Mark Hillman has some things to say - and we would all be wise to listen. The Jussie Smollett story is everywhere this week and those who jumped to conclusions early are all apologizing - except for Michael Bennet, apparently. I realize this is a clerical error - but I always get touchy when ballots
There's been a lot of talk about the "straw ban" bill at the capitol. The current version of the bill would prevent municipalities from going further, and creating a patchwork of different laws around the state, but the enviros who want to take the fight to every city aren't having it. Democrats have been talking a
Democrats are putting Red Flag up again this year. It's likely, without a Republican-controlled chamber or the Gov's office - that it (or some version of it) will pass. Behind a paywall - Sen. Michael Bennet is once again trying to assert his liberal credentials by opposing a Coloradan for Secretary of Interior on primarily environmental
Magellan has a new poll of Republicans out this morning. Usually, we just see polling of primary voting Republicans and then we pivot straight to the general - but this survey includes both primary and general voting Republicans. There's a lot to unpack here, but the biggest takeaway is that Republicans almost universally love our President.
Colorado's new Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, ran on the promise of bringing an end to "Dark Money" (capitalization for dramatic effect) in Colorado. Will she continue with her crusade even when it's money that may have helped her and her friends? There is at least as much, if not more, "Dark Money" on the left
The anti-TABOR people are back at it. They're asking for a reconsideration. The Colorado Auto Dealers is suing to stop the implementation of California-style emissions standards. We'll be following that case closely. Remember that time Sen. Bennet was for a physical barrier with Mexico and voted for its funding? Peak does.
How are local businesses (especially restaurants) dealing with minimum wage increases? "A spokeswoman for Polis did not respond to Colorado Politics’ request for comment on the possibility of carbon-cap legislation this session." Will Colorado see slowed growth or a downturn? Economists are looking at state and national indicators.
