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
Policy and Politics Digest 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