Tag: colorado
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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 20-26
The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued eight opinions in 2023—three fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: Colorado Property Tax Administrator v. CO2 Committee, Inc. From Feb. 20-26, state supreme courts issued 154 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
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Governor Jared Polis (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 20-26
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, Polis has issued six executive orders in 2023—six fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of Feb. 20-26, the nation’s governors issued 19 executive…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup
Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out…
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Twenty-one candidates running in Denver’s first open mayoral race since 2011
Twenty-one candidates are running in the general election for mayor of Denver, Colorado, on April 4, 2023. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the top-two vote-getters will advance to a runoff on June 6, 2023. Incumbent Michael Hancock (D), first elected in 2011, is term-limited. This is Denver’s fifth open mayoral election since…
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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12
The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—the same amount as this time last year. The one opinion is below: Johnson vs. Colorado From Feb. 6-12, state supreme courts issued 195 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with 55.…
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All candidates for Denver City auditor complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Denver City auditor—Incumbent Tim O’Brien (nonpartisan) and Erik Clarke (nonpartisan)—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the question: “Please list…
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Colorado Supreme Court issues three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5
The Colorado Supreme Court issued three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued six opinions in 2023—the same amount as this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: Elliott v. Colorado Colorado v. Kembel Colorado v. Hacke From Jan. 30-Feb. 5, state supreme courts issued 113 opinions nationally.…
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Governor Jared Polis (D) issues two executive orders from Jan. 23-30
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) issued two executive orders from Jan. 23-30. As of Jan. 30, Polis has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of Jan. 23-30, the nation’s governors issued 20 executive…
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Colorado State Rep. Hugh McKean (R) dies
Colorado State Representative and House Minority Leader Hugh McKean (R) died on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 55 years old. Before joining the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016, McKean served on the Loveland City Council. He also served on the New Vision Charter School Board and the Thompson School District Master…
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All candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 1 in Colorado complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for El Paso County Commissioner District 1 in Colorado — incumbent Holly Williams (R) and Ryan Lucas (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. The…