Tag: Brittany Pettersen
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Colorado lawmakers renew debate about sites allowing drug use under supervision
Colorado lawmakers have renewed deliberations on a proposal to allow sites for people to use drugs under supervision in order to — backers say — do it more safely and prevent overdoses. The legislature’s discussion largely mirrors the talking points of five years ago, when lawmakers last brought a bill to allow such a center…
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Who’s got the juice? | 2022 IN REVIEW
The political turmoil and transformation of 2022 revealed the movers and shakers of Colorado’s political realm. Colorado Politics identified 10 of the individuals and groups who had the biggest wins and made the most impact on state politics this year: Gov. Jared Polis Polis was reelected for his second term as governor in November, winning…
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Colorado Senate panel approves sweeping fentanyl bill on narrow vote
A Senate panel on Thursday evening narrowly approved what policymakers hope is a robust response to Colorado’s spiraling fentanyl crisis. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted, 3-2, to advance House Bill 1326, after reviewing 19 amendments for several hours. The measure is the General Assembly’s sweeping attempt to confront fatal overdoses, which have surged nationwide over the…
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Colorado House approves bill that tightens penalties for low-level possession, distribution of fentanyl
The Colorado House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to a bill Friday evening to address the state’s growing fentanyl crisis following another hours-long debate that focused on whether possessing the substance in any amount or form should be a felony. For now, the balance of Colorado’s House members said no. After five hours of debate,…
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Colorado could become first legislature in the nation to pass law on parental leave for lawmakers
Colorado could become the first legislature in the country to have a formal law in place that grants paid family leave to legislators. A month ago, Senate President Steve Fenberg of Boulder toyed with the idea of paid leave for lawmakers, but wondered whether it would be constitutional, given that lawmakers cannot obligate future legislatures…
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Republican Erik Aadland sues for spot in primary, argues Griswold threw out valid signatures
Republican congressional candidate Erik Aadland has filed a lawsuit asking a district court judge to order his inclusion on Colorado’s June primary ballot, claiming he submitted enough valid signatures on nominating petitions despite an earlier ruling by election officials that he hadn’t. In a lawsuit filed late Monday in Denver District Court, Aadland argues that…
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Colorado’s Democratic US House members endorse Brittany Pettersen in race for Perlmutter’s seat
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The three Colorado Democrats seeking reelection to U.S. House seats on Monday said they want state Sen. Britany Pettersen to join them in Washington. U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow formally endorsed Pettersen, a Lakewood Democrat, in the race for the 7th…
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Task forces issue long-awaited recommendations on $1 billion housing, behavioral health spending
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Democratic establishment quickly lined up behind recommendations to spend roughly a billion dollars in federal aid on a slew of housing and behavioral health programs, notably money for a revolving loan fund and increasing adult inpatient and residential care. The recommendations, which two legislative task forces…
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Democrat Ed Perlmutter endorses Brittany Pettersen as his replacement in Colorado’s 7th CD
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Thursday formally endorsed state Sen. Brittany Pettersen as his successor, calling the Lakewood Democrat “a tough campaigner and a thoughtful public servant who can hit the ground running in Congress.” Perlmutter, the Arvada Democrat who has represented Colorado’s 7th Congressional…
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Bill aims to slash Colorado business fees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Democratic legislators, with backing from the governor and secretary of state, aim to reduce the amount of fees new businesses pay when forming. Dubbed the “Colorado Business Fee Relief Act,” House Bill 1001 would…