Author Pam Long discusses CDPHE’s 2024 priorities of climate change, gun control, and sexually transmitted diseases.  The CDPHE has outlined three “wildly important goals” for the year, which include reducing ozone emissions, cutting healthcare costs, and curbing the transmission of syphilis. Through these objectives, the CDPHE is leveraging its authority to advance a specific agenda. However, the effectiveness of these efforts and the accountability of the CDPHE may hinge significantly on either a substantial public outcry or legal action, suggesting that without significant external pressure, achieving these ambitious goals could face challenges. Listen to the full interview in the second hour.
Interview with Kevin Lundberg
Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg addresses this week’s agenda at the Colorado State Legislature. The criminal trial for Tina Peters was set to commence last week; however, it has been postponed due to unforeseen external circumstances. In legislative developments, SB 24-131 is on the table, aiming to ban the carrying of firearms in sensitive areas, including polling locations. Another significant bill, SB 24-084, seeks to empower the attorney general with special privileges to tackle the issue of misinformation, allowing for more proactive measures in preventing and combating its spread. Meanwhile, a series of second amendment bills have been introduced in response to the widespread outrage triggered by the proposed pet registration bill, highlighting the contentious nature of current legislative debates.
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