Recent Headlines
DERAILED: Train to the Plane Developers Throw Hands Up Due to Regulation
It would appear that the company that was supposed to be fixing the crossing issues plaguing the Train to the Plane, or A-Line, is calling it quits. According to a letter obtained by the Denver Business Journal, Denver Transit Partners claim that no technology...
995 JOBS LEFT: Obama’s Legacy in Colorado
A “Closed for Business” sign now hangs over the New Horizon coal mine, which leaves only seven coal mines operating in the state employing 995 people. If the Denver Post is correct: That’s down from 2,118 jobs in 2003. Colorado mines produced 12.8 million tons of coal...
SPIN OUT OF CONTROL? Enviros Want to Help Gas Biz Make Millions
For those wondering why a group called the Hispanic Access Foundation in Washington, D.C. is funding a media campaign against U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner for his vote last month to repeal the Obama-era methane rule, the answer appears to be that George Soros told them to....
WRONG: Democrats Hilariously Think Comey Hearing Gives Them Moral High Ground
Today, former FBI Director James Comey answered questions about a wide range of topics regarding his dismissal and his tempestuous relationship with President Donald Trump. Democrats took this opportunity to attempt to seize the moral high ground. There's just one...
WELCOME, TASK FORCE: Interior Department Looks to Scrap Grouse Plan!
It’s being described as a controversial plan, an abandonment of science, and a plan that could destroy the world. Okay, the last one is ours. This terrible, no good, very bad plan is a task force. And the forbidden thing they will study is the sage grouse protection...
RICH LEGAL TRADITION: Allison Eid to Fill Neil Gorsuch’s Shoes on 10th Circuit
President Donald Trump has nominated legal eagle superstar Allison Eid to fill Neil Gorsuch's shoes on the 10th District Court of Appeals. Eid currently sits on the Colorado Supreme Court and was considered by many to be a potential pick for the U.S. Supreme Court to...
PERLMUTTER’S PRIORITIES: At Least on the Campaign Trail
U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is on the gubernatorial campaign trail, talking to local newspapers and presumably voters as to his qualifications to lead this state. Here’s one we had completely forgot about, since he doesn’t talk about it much, and doesn’t appear to do...
LEADERSHIP OF A CABOOSE: Hick Complains about Mental Health Bills after Passage; Refuses to Veto or Sign
Chalk this one up to Governor Hickenlooper's lack of leadership once again. He has two bills on his desk - SB17-19 and SB17-12, which both improve the treatment of mental health in the criminal justice system - and he is refusing to sign them because he does not like...
WHERE’S BENNET? Rifle Native Advances to Senate Vote for Interior Post
The nomination of Rifle native David Bernhardt to be second in charge of the Interior Department received a bipartisan vote in committee Tuesday and will now advance to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Bernhardt’s nomination passed on a 14-9 vote with Democrat...
ICYMI: Neil Westergaard Is a Hero for Calling Out Denver’s Attempts to Push Cars Out of the City
Neil Westergaard, you are our hero. We're just sorry it took us this long to read this amazing piece by the publisher of the Denver Business Journal that admonishes the Denver City Council for trying to discourage Denverites from using cars. Here is a stinging portion...