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OVERHEARD IN DENVER: Hudak to Be 2014 Candidate
A PeakNation™ tipster sent us a rumor overheard this week in Denver - that Evie Hudak would be the 2014 nominee... for her former seat. This may come as a surprise to former state Rep. Sara Gagliardi and Arvada City Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, both of whom who are...
SHE’S JOKING, RIGHT? Connect for Health Chief Wants a Raise
The Denver Post today reported that the Patty Fontneau, CEO of Colorado Connect for Health (that's the Obamacare exchange), wants a year-end bonus and raise. WHAT?!? That would be like the CEO of Blackberry asking for raise after he's driven his company's share of...
FRONT PORCH FRACAS: Denver Reverses Stance on Front Yard Pot
In a move sure to enrage just as many people as it will pacify, the Denver City Council is set to reverse its stance on just where someone is allowed to smoke pot on their property. The Council previously voted to prohibit the smoking of pot on areas of your property...
SEE YOU IN COURT: COGA Sues to Block Illegal Municipal Drilling Bans
In a move that surprised no one, The Colorado Oil and Gas Association filed lawsuits to overturn the "economically masochistic" fracking bans that were passed in Ft. Collins and Lafayette this year. This lawsuit was a known outcome to both the oil and gas industry,...
PeakFeed: Coffman Weighs Litigation, Legislation To Thwart Congress’ “Corrupt” Obamacare Deal
Congressman Mike Coffman is on the offensive on Obamacare telling The Denver Post yesterday that "litigation, legislation -- all of it is on the table" when it comes to challenging the "corrupt" deal Congress is getting on Obamacare. Per The Denver Post's Allison...
OLYMPIC DREAMS: Colorado Springs to Pitch Controversial $251 Million Sports and Infrastructure Project
Today, a group of business, tourism, and political leaders will present the controversial "City for Champions" proposal to the state's Economic Development Commission hoping to secure $125 million. The funds would come from Colorado's Regional Tourism Act, a law that...
STILL AILING: CO Exchange Numbers Still Below Worst Case Scenario
Yesterday, the October and November enrollment numbers were released - the numbers are still far behind Connect for Health Colorado goals. While the exchange's goal is 136,000 by March 2014 (the sign-up deadline), the October and November enrollment stands at 9,980,...
BROKEDOWN WEBSITE: Obamacare Glitches Continue Despite Assurances Otherwise, More Troubles On The Way
The Obama administration has made a big show of its repairs to the broken Healthcare.gov website, but serious problems remain. Problems that can't be fixed with a press release or presidential speech. Reports the AP: WASHINGTON (AP) - Seeking to move past its website...
TOYS FOR BOYS & GIRLS: Background Checks Surge on Black Friday
Have you been good little boys and girls, PeakNation™? If so, there's a possibility that, come Christmas morning, there might be a firearm under the tree for you. The Denver Post reported this weekend that Black Friday caused firearm background checks to surge. On...
UNDER THE GUN: Open Carry Threatened in Castle Rock
Politicians in Castle Rock, Colo. may be shooting themselves in the foot this week by attempting to further restrict the Second Amendment rights of their constituents. In an act demonstrating an acute case of tone-deafness to the state's current political...
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