In a major change since last year, state Republicans are now proposing specific cuts to Medicaid, Colorado’s health care program for the elderly, disabled, and other poor people.
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Gardner, who’s voted with Trump 100 percent of the time, speaks out against Trump
Colorado Public Radio’s Allison Sherry reports that U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), who’s in Colorado for a two-week congressional recess “isn’t shy about talking about where he opposes President Trump.”
Coffman praises Trump at GOP meeting
In contrast to his appearance Wednesday at a town hall meeting in Aurora, where he was reportedly “pummeled” by constituents and tried to distance himself from Trump, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) praised the president and was “very well received” a few days before at a meeting of the North Suburban Republican Forum.
A look at the 2018 candidates for Colorado governor
The 2018 Colorado governor’s race is ever-changing, with a huge range of candidates on both sides of the aisle. Here’s a snapshot of who’s running to replace term-limited Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D).
PHOTOS: Denver demonstration for Trump’s tax returns
Thousands gathered in Denver’s Civic Center Park Saturday to demand that Donald Trump release his tax returns.
Gardner won’t hold a town hall, but he’s taken questions on 15 conservative talk radio shows this year
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) hasn’t held a town hall meeting this year, but he’s graced the warm airwaves of 15 talk-radio shows, taking gentle questions from some of Colorado’s most conservative figures.
Lamborn would “probably” vote to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO Springs) told a conservative talk-radio host Monday that he’d “probably vote” to get rid of the Environmental Protection Agency, if he had the opportunity, even though he does not think it’s currently “in the cards to get rid of EPA completely.”
Farmers want immigrants to have drivers licenses, says GOP lawmaker
State Rep. Hugh McKean (R-Loveland) last week took to Facebook to defend his vote for a state program providing drivers licenses to immigrants.
Colorado GOP lawmakers look to impose mandated waiting periods and ultrasounds for abortions
Another affront on abortion was introduced in Colorado’s state legislature last week.
Progressive groups call on Gardner to side with Colorado, not Trump
A broad coalition of progressive organizations vowed today to maintain pressure on U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) to face constituents at a town hall meeting while Gardner is in Colorado during the current two-week Congressional recess.