Economy

House Dems Slam Federal Efforts to Roll Back Fuel Efficiency Standards

August 2, 2018

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(Aug. 2) – House Democrats reacted strongly in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposal to reduce Obama-era emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks and establish lower standards, covering model years 2021 through 2026. “Fuel economy and emission standards help protect our clean air and have allowed consumers across our state to save money

Economy, Environment

House Dems Welcome Outdoor Retailer Back to Colorado

July 23, 2018

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(July 23) – This January, House Democrats welcomed the Outdoor Retailer show to Colorado and today they welcome them back for the Summer Market. The organizers of the Outdoor Retailer show moved the event from Salt Lake City to Denver in recognition of Colorado’s strong support for the outdoor recreation industry, its forward-thinking conservation policies

Economy, Transportation

Esgar, Hansen Question Treasurer’s Office on Funding Delays

July 23, 2018

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(July 23) – Amid conflicting statements from the Colorado Treasurer’s office, the Capital Development Committee (CDC) held a hearing today to discuss the status of funding for priority projects. Last week, House Democratic members of the CDC sent a letter to Treasurer Walker Stapleton expressing concerns about his office’s delay in launching funding for capital

Economy, Higher Education, Transportation

House Dems Query Treasurer Stapleton on Funding Delays for Capital Construction

July 18, 2018

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(July 18) – Today, the Democratic members of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) sent a letter to Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton expressing serious concerns about his office’s delay in launching funding for capital construction needs under SB 17-267 and the impact that the delays would have on health and safety across the state. At a