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Justin Wingerter
Justin Wingerter is a political reporter for The Denver Post, primarily covering Colorado's congressional delegation and other federal topics. He previously reported for The Oklahoman and The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is a native of Granite City, Illinois, and a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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How Colorado’s 4 House Democrats came to support Trump’s impeachment
Colorado’s four U.S. House Democrats appear to be on a one-way road to impeaching President Donald Trump, but they merged onto it at different times and for different reasons.

Money for Hickenlooper’s attorney is from federal fund meant to help Colorado economy post-9/11
Taxpayers have spent $43,390 — at a rate of $525 per hour — to defend John Hickenlooper before the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission as part of an arrangement that dates...

Cory Gardner fundraiser lobbied for Middle East banks as they opposed terrorism sanctions
The host of a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner has, in recent years, lobbied the Senate on behalf of Middle East banks as they opposed sanctions on the terrorist...
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Cannabis industry may finally move past cash as Democrats look to loosen banking restrictions
Rep. Ed Perlmutter thinks that this may be the year his SAFE Banking Act passes now that Democrats are in control.

Lauren Boebert already faces three Democratic challengers in 2022, including state Sen. Kerry Donovan
State Sen. Kerry Donovan, a Vail Democrat, announced Wednesday that she will challenge U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in 2022.

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s mileage reimbursement “raises red flags,” ethics experts say
Boebertap campaign defends the reimbursements but three ethics investigators who reviewed the money transfers for The Denver Post say they raise questions.

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s first big task is helping wrangle COVID relief talks
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, a moderate Democrat who campaigned last year on his ability to form bipartisan coalitions with Republicans, has an early opportunity to showcase that ability -- and...

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert feuds with Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg, angering Colorado Democrats
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert sparked her latest social media controversy Thursday when she criticized a school-shooting survivor turned gun control activist.

All Coloradans in Congress ask Biden to stop Space Command’s move to Alabama
Just two weeks ago, President Donald Trump said the agency's headquarters would move to Huntsville, Alabama. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, members of Congress and business interests in the state had...

Two Coloradans chosen for positions in Biden’s transportation department
Two former state employees have been picked for positions in President Joe Biden's U.S. Department of Transportation.

Colorado Democrats hail “a new chapter” as state’s Republicans criticize Biden
“Today’s inauguration sends a clear message to Americans and people across the world that the peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of democracy,” said Rep. Jason Crow.

Son of powerful Denver lobbyist gets last-minute pardon from Trump
Drew “Bo” Brownstein was granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump close to midnight on Tuesday. His was among 143 pardons and commutations released by the White House.

A few from Colorado’s congressional delegation will skip Biden’s inauguration
Several Coloradans in Congress plan to skip Wednesday’s inauguration, according to their offices, due primarily to pandemic concerns and unprecedented security restrictions after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.