Marijuana Joins The Economy And Immigration As A Top Issue In The 2018 Midterm Election
Multiple states are considering legalization in some form as national politicians warm up to talking openly about cannabis.
When It Comes To Colorado’s Marijuana Industry, Congress’ View Is Clouded By Myth
Many Colorado politicians are trying to educate their colleagues on the state’s thriving marijuana market, even if they’re a tad annoyed by all the cherry picking of studies.
Lamborn Supports Reclassifying Marijuana For Research Purposes
While Congressman Lamborn is no fan of marijuana, he now says he supports studying the potential medicinal qualities of it.
Sen. Udall calls for CIA Director to go
Colorado Democratic Senator Mark Udall is calling for a new CIA Director after reports have surfaced that the agency spied on senators.
Congress likely to vote not to raise flood insurance rates
The bill that passed the U.S. House delaying a massive rate hike heads to the Senate.
Colorado lawmakers split on debt ceiling vote in Congress
The bill extending the nation’s debt ceiling passed, but all of Colorado’s GOP members voted against it.
Farm bill includes provisions for wildfire protection
Colorado’s two U.S. Senators are hailing passage of the trillion dollar farm bill for the help in gives to reducing the risk of wildfires.
Rep. DeGette takes on GOP abortion law
Critics of the GOP legislation entitled the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” say the measure is redundant because federal law already bans abortions funded by taxpayers.
Colo. delegation evaluates ‘least productive’ Congress in history
This past year was far from a high point in Congress’ 224-year history but Colorado lawmakers say they are just as frustrated as voters.
Most Colo. Congressmembers approve budget deal
Colorado lawmakers helped the U.S. House clear a bill that helps ease federal budget cuts for the next two years.
Budget deal in Congress could cost Colo. $400 million
Colorado lawmakers are concerned with a provision in the bipartisan budget agreement that would cost the state money for mineral development.
Colorado’s US Senators vote to end discrimination against LGBT community
Both Colorado’s U.S. Senators today helped pass a bill that would curb employment discrimination against the L-G-B-T community.
