Colorado Inside Out

A debate featuring the six candidates running for Mayor of Denver on May 7th, 2019

Governor Jared Polis weighs in on Mark Kennedy, Denver-area school districts close amid threats made, Denver mayoral candidate debates, Governor Jared Polis signs Senate Bill 181.

Denver Election ballots to be sent out on April 15th, CU names Mark Kennedy as the finalist for Presidency, Cory Gardner will vote against Herman Cain, The State Finance Committee passes a paid family leave bill.

Michael Bennett diagnosed with prostate cancer, RTD G-Line will open on April 26th, Senate approves oil and gas regulations bill with amendments, Democrats and Republicans agree to allocate 300 million dollars for transportation, Representative Ken Buck is the new GOP leader in Colorado.

Governor Jared Polis unveils a new state logo, the Red Flag bill passes the State Senate, the State Senate adds another $106 million to the state's transportation projects, the Denver City Council votes unanimously to remove sales tax on feminine products, a bill that would allow the public access to complete police investigations.

Colorado Senate rules that bills must be read at an intelligible speed, a proposal that would use excess tax revenue to fund education and transportation, Hickenlooper says he would abolish the death penalty if elected President, Colorado Joint Budget Committee gives preliminary approval for $185 million dollars for full day Kindergarten classes.

The Denver Post retracts endorsement of Cory Gardner, the Metro Area's reaction to the Bomb Cyclone storm, reaction to Douglass County condemning the Red Flag bill and a lawsuit against the Federal Government for withholding public funds due to Sanctuary City status are topics of discussion.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper officially running for president in 2020, a new oil and gas bill, sanctuary counties fighting the red flag bill and a bill to abolish the death penalty in Colorado are topics of discussion.

The closure of the Rocky Mountain News, Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper touring Iowa, Crisanta Duran challenging Dian DeGette for the 1st Congressional District and policy changes to homeless sweeps are topics of discussion.

Michael Bennet’s possible presidential bid, safe injection site bill postponed, an independent investigation into sexual abuse at Catholic Churches in Colorado, and Colorado’s electoral vote process are topics of discussion.

Trump declares a national emergency in an effort to gain funding for a wall at the Mexican border, DPS and the Denver teachers’ union reaching an agreement, the “red flag” bill and a bill that would ban conversion therapy are topics of discussion.

A proposal banning plastic straws at restaurants, Jared Polis declining to intervene in the DPS teachers’ union dispute, the State of the Union Address and Former CO Speaker Andrew Romanoff running for Senate in 2020 are topics of discussion.

RTD's autonomous shuttle program, the sex education bill, the 2020 Senate Race and the DPS teachers’ strike are topics of discussion.

Lori Saine’s comments during a MLK Tribute, the teachers of Denver Public Schools going on strike, Colorado Senators response to the Federal Government shutdown, Broomfield mineral right owners filing an anti fracking lawsuit and the progress made towards making medical marijuana a form of treatment for patients with autism are topics of discussion.

RTD celebrating 1,000 days of operation of the A-Line to DIA, DPS negotiations with teachers, Governor Polis’ request of funds for full day kindergarten, the Denver mayoral race and the partial government shutdown are topics of discussion. Hosted by Dominic Dezzutti, panelists this week include Patricia Calhoun, Craig Silverman, Eric Sondermann, and Ed Sealover.

The U.S. Olympic Committee choosing Salt Lake City over Denver, the kick off of the 2019 legislative session headlined by Jared Polis being sworn in, Governor John Hickenlooper’s legacy, how the government shut down is affect Colorado and Denver City Council’s decision not the approve the expansion of red light cameras are topics of discussion.

A look ahead at 2019, the Democratic outlook in government, the 2019 civic election, transportation and energy issues and the questions that will continue during Denver’s development in 2019.

For the year end wrap up show the panel discusses the 2018 election, the controversy surrounding the 2018 legislative session and drama surrounding Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s re-election bid.

Hickenlooper’s 2020 presidential run, investigation surrounding the Colorado Convention Center expansion, a new farm bill, speculation surrounding Romanoff’s 2020 senate campaign and Daniel Kagan’s resignation are topics of discussion.

Supreme Court decision to refuse Governor Hickenlooper’s questions regarding conflicts between the Gallagher Amendment and TABOR, Mayor Hancock working to vacate sentences of low-level marijuana convictions, the DEA and U.S. Attorneys Offices issuing a statement saying safe injection sites are illegal and Xcel Energy's plan to be completely carbon free by 2050 are topics of discussion.