Associated Press Colorado Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 19.
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Jan. 19. 10 a.m. SMARTSCAPE CHALLENGE—Cascade SmartScape Challenge seeking regional talent to create sustainable Streetscape Solution for Cascade median. City Councilmember Brandy Williams, Mayor’s Streetscape Solutions Team Leader Dave Munger and Xerox representative Melissa Hart will be available for interviews.
Location: Cascade Avenue near Pikes Peak Avenue in front of the Antlers Hilton
Contacts: Julie Smith, (719) 385-5256
Jan. 19. 11:45 a.m. GOVERNOR COMMERCE LUNCHEON—Gov. Hickenlooper will deliver remarks at the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry’s Business Day at the Capitol luncheon. The afternoon session will feature legislative leaders who will address important business issues in the 2012 session of the Colorado General Assembly. Mult-box for audio and riser on site.
Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver
Contacts: Eric Brown, 303-547-5308 cell, eric.brown(at)state.co.us; Pete Webb/Sarah Gianti, Webb PR, 303-796-8888
Jan. 19. Noon. PUEBLO MARCH—Local groups will demand President Obama stand up to the Big Banks and order a Federal investigation, instigate a comprehensive foreclosure prevention/redemption program, and extend Unemployment Compensation and the Federal Payroll Tax Suspension.
Location: starting at Wells Fargo Bank, 10th & Main, Pueblo
Contacts: Michele Sabata Keplinger, chamisawild(at)msn.com, 719-242-6380
Jan. 19. 1 p.m. DEGETTE CAMPAIGN—U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) will announce her campaign for re-election at the Columbine Public Library. DeGette, a Chief Deputy Whip of the Democratic Party and Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is currently serving her eighth term in Congress.
Location: Columbine Library, Clement Park, 7706 West Bowles Ave., Littleton
Contacts: Tom Keating, DeGette for Congress, Cell phone: 720-626-2745
Jan. 20. 8 a.m. GOVERNOR CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP—Gov. Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Garcia will attend the Early Childhood Leadership Commission Annual Report Presentation.
Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers, State Capitol, Denver
Contacts: Eric Brown, 303-547-5308 cell, eric.brown(at)state.co.us
Jan. 20. 10:30 a.m. CLEAN ELECTIONS ANNIVERSARY—On the 2nd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission, CleanSlateNow.org, a new organization founded by former Colorado Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon, is cosponsoring a Rally For Democracy with Move to Amend, Colorado Common Cause, members of Occupy Denver, the Raging Grannies, and other good government groups.
Location: West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol building
Contacts: Ken Gordon, CleanSlateNow.org, (720) 209-5784 ken(at)kengordon.com
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