by Mr. Leadville | Jun 11, 2021 | Leadville News
DENVER (AP) — Colorado has picked its first $1 million winner in a new lottery that is trying to inspire state residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.Democratic Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday that Sally Sliger of the Weld County town of Mead won the...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 11, 2021 | Leadville News
It’s not the first time the General Assembly has tried to pull a fast one on the electorate — by way of an end run on what voters enacted at the ballot box. But it might be the first time lawmakers have connived to get away with it in advance. That’s right, before the...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 11, 2021 | Leadville News
As prescription drug costs go up, the Colorado Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that lawmakers hope will make a dent in those prices. SB21-175 would create a prescription drug affordability board that would be charged with reviewing medication costs as well as...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 11, 2021 | Leadville News
Colorado Rep. Tracey Bernett has been telling people she’s “busier than a feather merchant in a windstorm” as the end of the legislative session approaches. She even prepared until 2 a.m. Friday so she could answer any questions in the House about two of her bills....
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 11, 2021 | Leadville News
Fighting back tears, state Rep. Susan Lontine told members of a Colorado House committee on Monday evening that she wouldn’t be making changes to a bill on workplace harassment. “I don’t see the point in running amendments when we already know the outcome,” the Denver...
