Policy and Politics Digest

They say all politics is local. Then export it.

The result, as Mann depressingly points out, is that government does not get much done — at least at the…

October 30, 2016

Busy Colorado ballot will be energy-heavy

Far and away, though, energy-related measures dominate the list of proposed initiatives. There are at least a dozen such initiatives…

May 15, 2014

Policy and Politics Digest

Food safety rules must consider growing reality in Southwest Colorado

Of particular concern are proposed rules governing water used to irrigate crops. The FDA is considering two standards — one…

May 7, 2014

Policy and Politics Digest

Are you for or against Obamacare? Show your work

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/01/politics/obamacare-signups-target/ http://foxnewsinsider.com/tag/obamacare http://www.msnbc.com/topics/affordable-care-act http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2014/03/young-healthy-and-not-so-important-for-obamacare.html http://www.cbo.gov/latest/Health-Care/Affordable-Care-Act

April 2, 2014

Policy and Politics Digest

Health-care savings: An economic good, despite the sting

It will be interesting to see how the information is politicized, though. It is not difficult to imagine those opposed…

February 10, 2014

Policy and Politics Digest

Canceled meetings do disservice to voters

These are friendly and informative conversations where we have the opportunity to get to know candidates who are volunteering for…

October 29, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Pancakes and policy meet with transportation discussion

To make things even more interesting, we will hold the gathering at the Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Day at the…

September 18, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

City looks in wrong direction for cuts

The program — as well as weekend Trolley service — is on the chopping block for the 2014 budget cycle…

September 11, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Patience, precision key to pot regs

Colorado is at the leading edge of the discussion, with voters in November having soundly supported legalizing marijuana cultivation, possession…

August 31, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Marijuana fades into sunset of citizens’ concerns

Despite the fact that both the city of Durango and La Plata County are considering moratoriums on recreational marijuana businesses…

August 6, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Rush to arms an interesting response to state’s laws

In Colorado now, those seeking concealed carry permits are required to have some of their training in person, all gun…

July 31, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Climate getting congressional nod with small, meaningful measures

The Senate panel is also advancing legislation that encourages energy efficiency in industrial buildings. It is hard to argue against…

May 13, 2013

Policy and Politics Digest

Waning-session weariness won’t eclipse need for action

The regulatory framework governing recreational marijuana in Colorado is at the top of the docket, and lawmakers have to get…

May 6, 2013