Peter Marcus

Position: Herald Denver Bureau

Legislative leaders focus on rural Colorado

DENVER – Colorado legislative leaders on Monday said rural Colorado will be a focus in the upcoming legislative session. In outlining their agendas for the year, leaders from both the House and...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers from Southwest Colorado prepare for legislative session

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers representing Southwest Colorado are preparing for the upcoming legislative session, with focuses on the aftermath of the Gold King Mine spill, rural health care costs,...

DATE: Jan. 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP presidential campaigns in Durango area lack energy, organizers say

Organizing efforts for Republican presidential candidates has been slow in the Durango area after the state party eliminated a preference poll for the March caucus. Local GOP leaders and volunteers...

DATE: Jan. 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Public Employees’ Retirement Association report says unfunded liability reduced by $15 billion

DENVER – Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton remains at odds with members of the state’s retirement benefits board over the stability of the system. Stapleton’s comments come after the Public...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

DENVER – The Gold King Mine spill in August will likely have little fiscal impact on La Plata County, according to a Colorado economic outlook report presented Monday. The annual study, conducted...

DATE: Dec. 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Bill would allow lawsuits after Gold King Mine spill north of Durango

DENVER – State legislation has been drafted in an effort to pressure the federal government into quickly settling damage claims stemming from the Gold King Mine spill. Rep. Don Coram, R-Montrose,...

DATE: Dec. 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado redistricting reform effort splits Democrats

DENVER – A proposed ballot question that would change congressional redistricting in Colorado is being rewritten to address concerns raised by black and Latino voters. The bipartisan proposal has...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

D.C. lawmakers meet inside Colorado mine

IDAHO SPRINGS – The first-ever congressional hearing inside a mine was held Monday, offering a dramatic image of the impact the Gold King Mine spill has had on policy talks. The Subcommittee on...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

DENVER – State lawmakers are planning another attempt at allowing terminally ill people to request life-ending medication, even as a group of Coloradans readies a ballot effort. The emotionally...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Colorado’s craft brewers discuss loans

DENVER – Officials with the Obama administration on Monday held an event in Denver to discuss loans to the craft beer industry. Colorado’s craft beer industry has seen incredible growth over the...

DATE: Dec. 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

DENVER – Additional details released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning the Gold King Mine spill continue to highlight the state’s possible role in the disaster. The EPA...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

DENVER – State lawmakers are planning another attempt at allowing terminally ill people to request life-ending medication, even as a group of Coloradans readies a ballot effort. The emotionally...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

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