Wells Fargo, which recently owned up to questionable banking practices, is also used a binding arbitration clause in the legitimate accounts victims had to avoid lawsuits stemming from the fake accounts they created. State Rep. Mike Weissman says the clauses are in the fine…
The new bill, sponsored by Aurora Rep. Mike Weissman, will now mark students who stay the additional year for college credits as graduating high school on time. “By allowing students to make progress toward or even complete a two-year degree or certificate while still…
The Sikh Community of Denver celebrated Viasakhi by bringing awareness to the community through the second annual Denver Sikh Parade May 28 in Denver’s City Park and Capitol Hill neighborhoods along East Colfax Avenue. “An event like this gives us a platform to communicate…
Weissman said after most his bills were through the process, he too turned to colleagues to help where he thought he could do the most good. “I didn’t want to stop working on things that I thought were important,” Weissman said. “When I came…
On Thursday, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law Senate Bill 17-40, which was introduced by Sen. John Kefalas (D, Fort Collins). All Coloradans owe both men, and several other elected officials, a huge debt of gratitude. The new law makes express a guarantee that those…
Three bills sponsored by Aurora-area representatives to facilitate applying college credit for military service and continue two important veteran-oriented boards were signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper June 1 at the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in Aurora. … Senate Bill 212, sponsored by…
Colorado lawmakers are being asked to shine some light on how so-called dark money influences political campaigns in the state. Four new bills introduced in the House would set limits on campaign spending and require additional disclosures for who’s footing the bill. Peg Perl,…
Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran on Wednesday rolled out a series of bills to require that more “dark money” be disclosed under the state’s campaign finance laws, calling it a necessary step to ensure that out-of-state interests can’t “drown out the voice of our…
The choice is clear in House District 36, opening up to newcomers since state Rep. Su Ryden is term l Democrat Mike Weissman offers a moderate and highly principled approach to legislating. A lawyer, Weissman offers a well-considered, go-slow philosophy to state problems. Weissman…