Tag: united states senate
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Colorado Democrats seek stricter requirements for concealed carry permits; Senate panel OKs ban on using cellphones while driving | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Feb. 14, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: A panel of House lawmakers on Tuesday approved, on an 8-3 party-line vote, a bill that would require stricter requirements for those who hold or want to obtain concealed weapons permits. The measure from House Majority Leader Monica Duran of Wheat Ridge and…
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Lauren Boebert lands 5th in GOP straw poll, Janak Joshi jumps into 8th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 29, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s middling finish in a straw poll Thursday night drew gasps from the crowd that had just witnessed the Colorado lawmaker face off against eight other Republicans in a congressional primary debate at a rec center in Fort Lupton. The…
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Lauren Boebert finishes in middle of the pack in straw poll at inaugural GOP primary debate
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s middling finish in a straw poll Thursday night drew gasps from the crowd that had just witnessed the Colorado lawmaker face off against eight other Republicans in a congressional primary debate at a rec center in Fort Lupton. The headline-grabbing incumbent’s performance in the decidedly non-scientific survey – Boebert landed in…
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Colorado leader survives ‘no confidence’ vote, 5 federal judges stand out with delays in deciding motions, Army veteran joins 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republican Leader Mike Lynch of Wellington survived a vote of “no confidence” on Monday, but the drama that unfolded in the state House might not be over yet. The House GOP caucus held a special meeting to vote on a resolution of…
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Kristen Mix, first Coloradan to lead federal judges’ group, explains differences within profession
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kristen L. Mix likens the duties of federal magistrate judges to a restaurant menu, in which someone can experience a little bit of everything or a whole lot of one thing, depending on where they work. “You learn about the whole menu, and you know…
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Kristen Mix, first Coloradan to lead federal judges’ group, explains differences within profession
Kristen L. Mix likens the duties of federal magistrate judges to a restaurant menu, in which someone can experience a little bit of everything or a whole lot of one thing, depending on where they work. “You learn about the whole menu, and you know that you’re probably going to be eating from certain parts…
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BARTELS | Michael Bennet gets the 2022 cycle rolling with his latest fundraising pitch
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save So, 2020 is going to end just like it began, with Colorado’s Michael Bennet asking for money for his campaign. At the start of the year, the U.S. senator was engaged in a longshot bid to win the Democratic nomination for president and his campaign…
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BARTELS | Michael Bennet gets the 2022 cycle rolling with his latest fundraising pitch
So, 2020 is going to end just like it began, with Colorado’s Michael Bennet asking for money for his campaign. At the start of the year, the U.S. senator was engaged in a longshot bid to win the Democratic nomination for president and his campaign regularly sent fundraising appeals. “Hey — can you spare $5…
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State Sen. Angela Williams won’t seek second term in Colorado Senate
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save State Sen. Angela Williams, D-Denver, announced Monday she will not seek a second term in the state Senate in November. Williams’ decision to run on the Democratic ticket for the U.S. Senate race in November made her east Denver seat wide open, and Rep. James…