Jared Polis approved the creation of a non-partisan review board with the power to set limits on the prices of expensive prescription drugs in Colorado.
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“When We Fight, We Win,” Denver Janitors March for Better Wages, More Respect
Earlier today, the sun beat down on downtown Denver, with temperatures reaching as high as 100° F at their peak. The blazing heat could not stop more than 100 protestors from showing up at Skyline Park to demand better wages, protections, and respect for Denver’s janitors.
CO GOP Rep. Says Democrats Used Climate and Racism to Justify ‘War on Everything’ in 2021 Session
Colorado Representative Andy Pico (R-El Paso County) claimed Democrats in the legislature centered climate change and racial justice in guiding their legislative agenda in an unprecedented, historic session that wrapped up last week.
Economic Collapse or Historic Opportunity? Biden Infrastructure Plan Divides CO Congresspeople
In Washington D.C., Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan is being labeled as needless spending by Republicans, who also dislike the corporate tax hikes. Progressives are worried that key climate provisions of the plan will be lost due to the Democrats’ slim majority in both chambers. Colorado’s congressional delegation is similarly divided.
Biden’s 500 Million Vaccine Doses Should Be the Beginning, Not the End
President Joe Biden’s commitment to donate 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses (sufficient to fully vaccinate 250 million people) was great news, but with billions of people in desperate need and some countries not having any access to COVID-19 vaccines, America can and should do far more.
This Year Dems Blocked the GOP From Banning Abortion in CO, But With Roe in Danger, the Future is Uncertain
As we reflect on another state legislative session in the books and what Democrats were able to accomplish with their majorities in Colorado state government, it’s also worth taking a look at what Republicans would have accomplished if they had the chance.
A Real Conversation About Socialism
Editor’s Note: This piece is part of a series where Colorado Times Recorder contributor Gregory Hill asks readers to email him their concerns about the Biden administration in order to engage in meaningful conversation.
Boebert Among Republican Study Committee Leaders Who Met With Trump
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) met with former President Trump yesterday at his county club in New Jersey.
Under Pressure From Conservatives to Restrict Voter Access, GOP Election Expert Praises CO Voting System
Appearing with two other conservative pundits on an online panel, Republican Matt Crane, the executive director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, defended Colorado’s election system and celebrated the state’s role as a leader in adopting safe and convenient voting systems and as an adviser to other states in adopting reforms that broaden ballot access for voters.