Pols want proof economic development office gets bang for buck

“The unemployment rate going down—that doesn’t tell me whether the office is an effective office.”

Family-funding program hit by state, federal budget woes

“We’re paying for the consequences of our own decisions.”

House Democratic leadership team in place

House Democrats today chose Rep. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst of Boulder to serve as caucus whip, and Rep. Dan Pabon of Denver to serve as deputy whip.
Hullinghorst had been deputy whip under Rep. Claire Levy of Boulder, who was recently appointed to the Joint Budget Committee.
House Minority Leader Rep. Mark Ferrandino of Denver says his team [...]

Pols plug state’s small businesses as key piece of recovery

“We need to do a better job of creating a predictable and stable business environment by limiting intrusive government regulations—allowing them to thrive on a year-round basis.”

Higher-office seekers darned if they don’t resign—maybe doomed if they do

You say that all those candidates who resigned early ended up losing? So they did!

Feds lean on banks, put squeeze on dispensaries, pol says

“It’s just a ticking time bomb, and it’s just going to get worse the more we force this industry to work on a cash basis.”

Levy named to Joint Budget Committee

Newly elected Democratic House Minority Leader, Rep. Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver appointed Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder today,  to take his place on the Joint Budget Committee.
Levy in a prepared statement said she is ready to take on the challenges of crafting the state’s budget.
“The state still has serious challenges ahead,” said Levy. “While I’m mindful of [...]

Ferrandino chosen as House Minority Leader

House Democrats elected Rep. Mark Ferrandino of Denver to serve as Democratic House Minority Leader today. Former minority leader Sal Pace, D-Pueblo stepped down from the position earlier this week.
Ferrandino who said this morning he “promised to be a “vocal advocate for the values and principles we care about as Coloradans,” also said he will work [...]

Untaxed tobacco in Colorado? Say it ain’t so

A new wave of smokeless products has stayed below the Department of Revenue’s radar.

Pols, biz gird for next round of jousting over workers comp

“…this will be a much tougher fight because the Democrats who don’t like privatization might be joined by businesses who fear their premiums will rise.”