Peter Marcus

Position: Journal Denver Bureau

Reform of public workers’ retirement is debated

DENVER – A seemingly mundane conversation Friday in the Colorado Senate about retirement reform turned into a political debate. Senate Republicans gave initial approval to a measure that would...

DATE: Feb. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Felony DUI clears panel

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers Thursday advanced a measure that would create a felony crime for repeat DUI offenders. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee unanimously. For several years,...

DATE: Feb. 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear hunting bill stalls

DENVER – A measure that would allow hunting of black bears when they are most active stalled Monday as lawmakers work on a compromise. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Yeulin Willett, R-Grand...

DATE: Feb. 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is more bear hunting needed in state?

DENVER - A measure that would allow hunting of black bears when they are most active stalled Monday as lawmakers worked on a compromise. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Yeulin Willett, R-Grand...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Effort to cut gun wait time fails

DENVER – Colorado Senate Republicans on Thursday shot down an attempt to reduce wait times on background checks related to concealed-carry permits. Democrats are using the party-line vote to turn...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gun measures again take center stage

DENVER – Lawmakers on Monday took up various attempts to target gun control. The centerpiece items included efforts to repeal laws passed by Democrats in 2013 that required universal background...

DATE: Feb. 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Medical pot gets a physical

DENVER – State health officials this week told lawmakers there have not been significant health problems as a result of marijuana legalization. Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical...

DATE: Feb. 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill would fund IUD program

DENVER – Republican Rep. Don Coram of Montrose is at odds with members of his own party after co-sponsoring a measure that would fund long-acting contraceptives for low-income women. The measure,...

DATE: Feb. 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Election crimes bill is killed

DENVER – A measure that would have limited elections crimes in Colorado opened lingering wounds on Wednesday. A wide spectrum of elections-law activists – some who often passionately divided –...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

ATV bill begins long journey

DENVER – A measure that would allow off-highway vehicles on county roads crossed its first hurdle Wednesday, but it faces a rocky road. The measure by state Rep. J. Paul Brown, R-Ignacio, would...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Terminally ill are offered ‘Death with Dignity’

DENVER – With tears in her eyes, Julie Selsberg offered a simple message to lawmakers Tuesday: “Please show mercy on the truly ill.” After watching her father suffer a losing battle to amyotrophic...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bickering is back in Capitol

DENVER – The bipartisan pomp and circumstance that accompanied the start of Colorado’s legislative session quickly faded to partisan fights as Republicans flexed new muscle. With the Legislature...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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