Peter Marcus

Position: Journal Denver Bureau

Lawmakers take up annual debate about guns

DENVER – The annual showdown in the Colorado Legislature over gun control fired off again on Monday, with Republicans attempting to expand access. The Democratic-controlled House committee hearing...

DATE: March 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers kill bill that targeted oil and gas commission

DENVER – A bill that sought to crack down on hydraulic fracturing by targeting state oil and gas regulators was killed Wednesday by lawmakers.Senate Bill 129 would have tweaked the mission of the...

DATE: March 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Sanders to make Colorado stop ahead of caucus

DENVER – The campaigns for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton will closely watch Colorado on Tuesday, as Democrats prepare for a highly-divided caucus. Colorado is considered by many to be a...

DATE: Feb. 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bil on end of life dies End-of-life bill dies in Colorado Legislature

DENVER – State lawmakers on Wednesday decided not to pursue a vote on legislation that would have allowed terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication. It became apparent after a...

DATE: Feb. 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado GOP caucuses may be time to vent frustration

DENVER – Colorado Republicans caucusing on Tuesday may use the opportunity to express frustrations with a political system that they have grown to hate. Without a preference poll on either the...

DATE: Feb. 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain barrel legislation passes out of Colorado House committee

DENVER – After a slippery ride, lawmakers on Monday advanced a measure that would allow Coloradans to collect rain water that falls on their roofs. The House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural...

DATE: Feb. 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

27-year-old plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton

A 27-year-old recent law school graduate hopes he has what it takes to transition from a bedroom in his parents’ Carbondale home to a seat in Congress. Alex Beinstein is targeting Republican Rep....

DATE: Feb. 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clean-air rule splits Colorado

Only a day after federal regulators issued a final rule aimed at reducing carbon pollution, factions across Colorado split Tuesday, with some calling for a lawsuit, while others advocated for...

DATE: Aug. 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC Foundation board donates $602K

Fort Lewis College this week announced its first major donation to fund the construction of a new Geosciences, Physics and Engineering Building. The college will receive $602,000 from the Fort...

DATE: Aug. 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

FLC arm donates $602,000

Fort Lewis College this week announced its first major donation to fund the construction of a new Geosciences, Physics and Engineering Building. The college will receive $602,000 from the Fort...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute tribes impact Colorado’s economy

DENVER – A recent analysis highlights a significant statewide economic impact by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, both in Southwest Colorado. The tribes – along with...

DATE: July 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Battle over heli-skiing plan divides Silverton

Inside an old courthouse in San Juan County, the adage “all politics is local” rings true. Sitting and standing shoulder-to-shoulder inside a small room in the county courthouse in Silverton,...

DATE: July 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

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