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Currency

Out with old to make room for new

DATE: Feb 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Election year

Understand changes as to how Colorado elections are run

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

U.S. should work to improve voter turnout

As the presidential race heats up, caucuses and primaries will be held across the country and with them, many hot topics will be discussed. Everything from personal attacks by ca...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Peaceful classrooms lead to a more peaceful world

Watch the news, read the news, listen to the news – so much of what I see, read and hear often fills me with apprehension. Unfortunately, as humans, we are wired to focus on what...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sensible biomass bill draws opposition

With the adrenaline rush of the Super Bowl victory by the Denver Broncos fading but certainly not gone, legislative activity is picking up steam. I had four bills to present in committee las...

DATE: Feb 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Public land good for rural areas

Study finds that personal income rising faster in counties with more public land

DATE: Feb 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Cohabitation agreements vs. common law marriage

Common law marriage is still recognized in Colorado. To be considered common law married, in this state, the couple must cohabitate, mutually agree to be married and hold themselves out to t...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Broncos, marijuana, ATVs, Western State and water make for a busy couple of weeks

Congratulations to the Denver Broncos! The past two weeks at the Legislature have been filled with Broncos mania. Everyone was very positive that the Broncos would win the Super Bowl, and no...

DATE: Feb 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sagebrush rebels recycle old West fantasies

In January, the Bundy brothers and a group of a few dozen or so militiamen and their sympathizers took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon and dec...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Session off and running with focus on fires

The 2016 legislative session is moving into full gear these days, with much of our time now being spent in committees as bills get their first hearing in front of these committees of referen...

DATE: Feb 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The state of La Plata County

Meeting needs through lean, effective strategies

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Three new ways to pay property tax bills in 2016

Last November, the residents of La Plata County were asked to vote for or against a mill levy increase. The levy lost by a few hundred votes. People I talked with had a number of ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman