Author: Colorado Politics and news services
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Trump to name Colorado native to lead Interior department
WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump says he’s nominating a Colorado native with lobbying ties to U.S. energy companies to lead the Interior Department. David Bernhardt, Interior’s acting head, would succeed Ryan Zinke if the Senate approves his nomination. Zinke left the department Jan. 2 amid ethics investigations. Trump tweeted Monday that Bernhardt “has done a…
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Hickenlooper adds to advisory staff ahead of potential presidential run
Days out of office, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has beefed up his team of advisers ahead of an expected announcement about a White House bid. Hickenlooper, who left office last week after two terms, has added foreign policy adviser Jeremy Rosner, finance director Dan Sorenson and a senior communications adviser, Marie Logsden, to his…