I am proud to call Colorado home and to represent my neighbors in Jefferson County in the State House. As a member of the Business Affairs and Labor Committee, it is my priority to protect Jefferson County consumers and the almost 18,000 businesses that call Jefferson County home. My commitment to the economic wellbeing of our communities is why I must speak out against a bill that is under consideration in the U.S. Senate.
Newsletter
Extremism Rewind – September 6, 2024
As part of the Colorado Times Recorder’s regular roundup, here are some of this week’s top headlines regarding extremism from CTR and beyond. This week’s coverage includes reporting from Heidi Beedle, Susie Glassman, and Erik Maulbetsch, as well as a report from Colorado Newsline regarding death threats that were made against the Vice Chair of the Colorado Republican Party.
Northwest Colorado Aims To Be a Model for Transitioning to a Climate-Friendly Economy
All over the country, communities are reeling from the threat of climate change – particularly the closure of coal mines and coal-burning power plants, as a way to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Closures represent the loss of good-paying jobs, now or in the next few years.
Republicans Block Amendment to Abortion Ballot Measure’s Blue Book Language
Yesterday, Republicans on the Legislative Council voted along party lines to deny an amendment to the Blue Book language for Proposed Initiative 89, “Constitutional Right to Abortion,” which would have accurately reflected existing exemptions for abortion for publicly-funded health care plans.
DAVIS: Last Night in Woodland Park [WATCH]
Last night, I had the opportunity to speak to a crowd in Woodland Park about an investigative series I recently published. That series, “Fire on the Mountain,” was an examination of Charis Bible College, a controversial religious organization helmed by televangelist Andrew Wommack, which has locations in dozens of countries and is headquartered on a large compound just outside of downtown Woodland Park.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Kicks Off ‘Get Out the Vote’ Efforts
One Colorado, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, will be rallying supporters on Sunday in a kickoff event for their “Get Out the Vote” efforts.
Election Conspiracist Held in Contempt, Must Pay $1,000 a Day
Joe Oltmann, the Douglas County podcast host and gun store owner whose claims of an “antifa conference call” involving former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer have led to multiple defamation lawsuits, was found to be in contempt by a U.S. District Judge today. Oltmann was found in civil contempt, and ordered to pay Coomer $1,000 a day until he complies with the court’s order to reveal the source of his “antifa conference call.”
KLZ Radio Host Fundraising $200k for Election Conspiracy Groups
Republicans in Colorado — who last month held two votes to remove the state party chair, leading to a schism within the party and legal challenges to determine who is actually in charge — can’t believe Democrats keep winning.