KOAA.com

Tagged News

• Hickenlooper holding death penalty case meetings

  May 3, 2013 4:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is meeting with lawyers, victims' families and law enforcement about the pending execution of one of three men on Colorado's death row. Hickenlooper is holding private meetings on Friday and Saturday on the Nathan Dunlap case. Spokesman Eric Brown says he's hearing information from... more »

• Hickenlooper promotes gas drilling at DC hearing

  February 12, 2013 12:08 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says natural gas drilling is helping the economic recovery and reducing pollution but requires strong regulation now that wells are coming closer to populated areas. Hickenlooper made the comments Tuesday in Washington, D.C. before a U.S. Senate committee looking at the opportunities and... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper says Colorado will band together

  July 22, 2012 6:12 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper appeared on Meet the Press Sunday morning. He told David Gregory, regardless of gun laws, sick individuals will find ways to commit evil acts. He also said that people in Colorado are together in spirit, and will rise above acts of terror. "My Chief of Staff,... more »

• Governor lifts state wide burn ban

  July 9, 2012 4:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says cool, wet weather has allowed him to lift the statewide fire ban he ordered last month. The governor said Sunday that "Mother Nature is finally giving us some relief," and extreme fire conditions have abated in all of Colorado's 64 counties. Recent widespread... more »

• New wildfire compensation bills to be set in place

  June 4, 2012 7:50 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is preparing to add his signature to two bills that will provide victims of the state-caused Lower North Fork fire ways to seek more compensation. The bills being signed Monday will retroactively add state-set wildfires to the list of state immunity exemptions. The changes... more »

• Hickenlooper ready to start signing bills

  May 19, 2012 9:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Legislature has finished work and the bills have been passed. That means it's time for Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to tour the state signing bills into law to highlight the news laws he wants to draw public attention to. The tour starts Saturday afternoon in Poncha... more »

• Not so special session ends

  May 16, 2012 2:38 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers wrapped up a special session Wednesday with little to show for returning to work. It was an extraordinary session, with quite ordinary results. The Legislature convened its first special session since 2006 on Monday. Lawmakers were called back to Denver by Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper,... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper prefers state regulation of drilling over federal

  March 8, 2012 6:11 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says that like most governors, he prefers state regulation of oil and gas drilling to federal regulation. At an energy industry conference Wednesday in Houston, Hickenlooper said states can create regulations that are less onerous but more effective than blanket regulations that come... more »

• State of State Address full text Play Video

  January 12, 2012 4:52 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Prepared text of Gov. John Hickenlooper's State of the State speech on Thursday: When people think of the West, it's easy to envision wagon trains, Buffalo Bill, the glory days of the Gold Rush. Cowboy hats come to mind . rocks . even beer . but let's... more »

• Hickenlooper to deliver state of State address today

  January 12, 2012 5:19 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's split Legislature will hear from Gov. John Hickenlooper about his goals for the coming year and what he wants lawmakers to accomplish during the 2012 session. The Democrat delivers his annual State of the State address this morning. He has been calling for easing... more »

• Hickenlooper to visit closing prison

  July 26, 2011 8:38 AM

  LAS ANIMAS, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is visiting southeastern Colorado to talk with employees at a rural prison that's closing because of budget cuts. Hickenlooper will update prison staff on Tuesdasy about plans to finding another use for the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility in Las Animas. Closing... more »

• Gov calls for gaming commission resignations

  July 6, 2011 11:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper asked for the resignation of three members of the state's gaming commission over their decision to give casinos a tax break. Hickenlooper announced Wednesday he asked for the resignations because of a tax break for the state's casino industry. The tax break took... more »

• Schools receive more money than originally expected

  June 9, 2011 6:36 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign a bill that allocates more money to schools than originally expected. The bill Hickenlooper signs Thursday is a bipartisan compromise among lawmakers that restores $22.5 million to schools next year by transferring surplus money from the state's education fund, a sort... more »

• Voting dates changed for more military participation

  May 29, 2011 12:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a bill that changes the dates for some elections in Colorado so the state complies with a federal law aimed at giving military and others living overseas enough time to vote. The bill Hickenlooper signed Friday makes Colorado's primary elections and precinct... more »

• Bent County officials works on future of Fort Lyon

  May 25, 2011 6:44 PM

  Bent County Commissioner Bill Long and Gov. John Hickenlooper's Chief of Staff, Roxane White, led a delegation to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with federal officials about new uses for the Fort Lyon Prison in Las Animas. Governor Hickenlooper made the decision to close the prison next year,... more »

• Tax amnesty bill likely to be signed

  May 14, 2011 11:00 PM

  DENVER (AP) - People and businesses behind on their taxes could get a chance this fall to make things right without facing penalties. A bill awaiting likely approval by Gov. John Hickenlooper would create a tax amnesty from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 to let taxpayers settle amounts they owe... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper on death of bin Laden

  May 2, 2011 12:45 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today about the death of Osama Bin Laden. "The death of Osama Bin Laden gives our nation another reason to remember and honor the thousands of Americans who were killed on 9/11. We owe a debt of gratitude to our military and counterterrorism... more »

• Hickenlooper backs mill's plan to boost production

  April 24, 2011 1:31 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says he supports Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel's plan to ramp up production to 24 hours a day. The mill in Pueblo needs to renew its state clean-air permit for increased operations. Hickenlooper told The Pueblo Chieftain he wants to speed up the... more »

• Governor issues emergency disaster declaration for fires

  April 4, 2011 6:12 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper has issued a disaster emergency declaration for the Crystal Fire in Larimer County. This declaration will authorize $1.7 million in state aid to help pay firefighting costs. Hickenlooper signed the Executive Order declaration for the Crystal Fire, which started on April 1 approximately 10 miles... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper gets in on April Fool joke

  April 1, 2011 12:52 PM

  In a news release from the Capitol today, Governor John Hickenlooper's staff sent what seemed at first glance to be a legitimate news release. It was not, but an April Fool prank. Here's the text of the news release: Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the appointment of Michael... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper backs hydraulic fracturing in oil drilling

  April 1, 2011 12:27 PM

  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is backing hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas drilling. But he says companies should disclose what chemicals they use in their fracturing fluids. Hickenlooper made the comments Thursday during a visit to Glenwood Springs. Fracturing fluid is mostly sand and water... more »

• Governor wants some to reapply for their jobs

  March 29, 2011 2:34 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's governor is asking senior managers in state government to reapply for their jobs. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper has told 96 people in the state's "senior executive service" to reapply for their jobs. The Denver Post first reported the move Tuesday. The senior managers work in... more »

• Governor issues emergency disaster declaration for fire

  March 24, 2011 3:37 PM

  GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper has issued an emergency disaster declaration for the wildfire burning in the foothills outside Golden. The order allows the state to spend up to $1.5 million to cover firefighting costs. It also opens the door to asking for federal help, if necessary.... more »

• Hickenlooper works to combine two agencies

  March 10, 2011 7:32 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper continus his efforts to combine the state Parks Department with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. He met today with the parks board and the Wildlife Commission outlining how the agencies have many shared missions. "The Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks are well... more »

• Low strength beer battle

  March 8, 2011 11:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers say they will hold a hearing to determine why Gov. John Hickenlooper, a former brew pub owner, changed rules on the sale of low-strength beer to make it easier for restaurants and liquor stores to sell those brands. Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, and... more »

• Hickenlooper seems to soften on closing prison

  March 2, 2011 7:29 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper spent the day in the lower Arkansas Valley, listening to concerns about closing the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility near Las Animas. Hickenlooper toured the prison this morning, then met with local officials. The state plans to assign about 200 prison employees to other facilities. Bent County... more »

• Governor visits Las Animas on prison shutdown plan

  March 2, 2011 4:50 PM

  LAS ANIMAS, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says he recognizes that closing a prison in rural southeastern Colorado will have a "significant impacts" on the community. But Hickenlooper says there's also a lot of pressure to balance the state budget, which faces a $1 billion shortfall. Hickenlooper made... more »

• Governor meets with Colorado Springs military leaders today

  February 10, 2011 8:30 AM

  Colorado Springs (AP)-Gov. John Hickenlooper is meeting with leaders at Fort Carson to discuss growth at the Army base south of Colorado Springs. The meeting Thursday will also focus on the economic impacts of the Army post's expansion on neighboring communities. Fort Carson is the second-largest employer in Colorado... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper in Colorado Springs tomorrow

  February 9, 2011 4:07 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper will meet with military leaders in Colorado Springs tomorrow. He'll travel to Fort Carson to discuss growth on the Mountain Post. Fort Carson is the second-largest employer in Colorado with a combined economic impact approaching $2.5 billion. Hickenlooper will also meet with senior leaders at... more »

• Businesses could weigh in on Colo. bills

  February 6, 2011 3:57 PM

  DENVER (AP) - It's a perennial gripe about Colorado lawmakers - that they regulate businesses without realizing how much red tape they're creating. That could change under a proposal to give industries a chance to weigh in on legislation before it's approved in Colorado. The plan has broad support... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper to visit area military next week

  February 4, 2011 4:59 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper will visit Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base next Thursday, Feb. 10,according to his office. Details of his tour have not been released. more »

• In the Loop: Gov. Hickenlooper answers your questions

  February 4, 2011 10:30 AM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper says people around the state have told him that they want leaner government. He says every portion of the budget will be cut this year. The governor answered questions posed by News First 5 views on everything from wind energy to his Super Bowl prediction. more »

• Hickenlooper asking Denver businesses about jobs

  February 4, 2011 8:04 AM

  DENVER (AP)-Gov. John Hickenlooper toured Colorado after his inauguration to ask business owners their ideas for improving the economy. On Friday the governor takes the tour to his backyard with a public jobs meeting in Denver. Hickenlooper planned to meet with dozens of business owners and local officials at... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper wants statewide water plan in 5 years

  January 30, 2011 1:19 PM

  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says his goal is to have a long-term statewide water plan within five years. The Colorado Water Conservation Board projects water shortages by 2050 as the state grows. In December, the state's Interbasin Compact Committee issued a draft plan for how... more »

• Governor wants surplus funds from Secretary of State

  January 27, 2011 6:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is encouraging Secretary of State Scott Gessler to turn over any surplus funds in his office to help balance the state budget. Hickenlooper said Thursday he is asking all state agencies to return unused funds because the state is facing a $1.1 billion... more »

• Hickenlooper to address Western Slope issues

  January 27, 2011 8:00 AM

  DENVER (AP)-Gov. John Hickenlooper wants to talk with leaders from the Western Slope about their issues at the Capitol. Hickenlooper is meeting Thursday with Club 20 members during the group's annual legislative visit. The group lobbies on behalf of counties, communities, tribes, businesses and associations in western Colorado. ... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper on State of the Union

  January 26, 2011 8:07 AM

  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement in reaction to President Obama's State of the Union Address: "If there was one word that stood out in the President's speech tonight it was innovation. His emphasis on reform, responsibility and support for education was right on target. The President sounded... more »

• New Colorado governor faces early test with labor pick

  January 24, 2011 3:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper could be off to a bumpy start with his Cabinet appointments as the Senate takes up one of his most controversial picks first. A Senate committee starts work Monday reviewing Hickenlooper's choice to lead the Department of Labor and Employment, Ellen Golombeck.... more »

• Hickenlooper to address Colorado business leaders

  January 20, 2011 8:26 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is meeting with Colorado businessmen to go over his plans to create jobs in Colorado. Hickenlooper plans to address the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry at noon Thursday at the Brown Palace. The governor has said the state doesn't have... more »

• Governor to appoint new prosecutor in W. Colorado

  January 19, 2011 7:28 AM

  MONTROSE (AP)- Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected soon to appoint a new prosecutor in the judicial district based in Delta County, replacing the former prosecutor who's facing criminal charges. Eric Brown, Hickenlooper's spokesman, said Monday that the governor plans to choose one of three candidates by week's end to... more »

• Governor wraps up economic tour

  January 17, 2011 1:46 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is winding up his statewide tour to get help from local counties putting together an economic plan. Hickenlooper has meetings Monday in Limon and Loveland after stops on the Western Slope and southern Colorado. The new governor is meeting with business leaders,... more »

• Hickenlooper's State of State speech

  January 13, 2011 4:54 PM

  The following is the text of Governor Hickenlooper's first State of the State address. "A lot of people don't think the state can operate in a nonpartisan way for the benefit of Colorado," Hickenlooper said during the speech. "We don't agree." Hickenlooper talked about multi-year budgeting... more »

• State of State Address

  January 13, 2011 12:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says he'll offer core principles but no major new programs in his first state of the state speech. The Democrat say his first address to lawmakers on Thursday will focus on jobs and the economy, with an emphasis on streamlining programs the state... more »

• Hickenlooper's 1st state of state speech today

  January 13, 2011 8:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says he'll offer core principles but no major new programs in his first state of the state speech. The Democrat say his first address to lawmakers on Thursday will focus on jobs and the economy, with an emphasis on streamlining programs the state... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper outlines jobs plan

  January 11, 2011 1:31 PM

  Governor Hickenlooper gave a short speech, outlining his plans for Colorado. It focused mostly on jobs and how jobs can be created in Colorado. He said he wants to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of Coloradans. He said he will immediately sign three executive orders. The first will bolster... more »

• Businesses line up to pay for Colo. inaugural

  January 8, 2011 5:25 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Big businesses in Colorado are bankrolling next week's the inaugural celebrations for Democratic Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper. Businesses routinely pay for inaugural parties, but watchdog critics are again questioning whether those companies are buying undue influence. The Denver Post reports that Encana USA, Quiznos and Vail... more »

• Governor-elect to speak at Chamber Dinner

  November 8, 2010 7:15 PM

  Colorado Governor-elect John Hickenlooper will speak at the annual Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Dinner next week. The dinner happens on November 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Broadmoor. Hickenlooper will give the keynote address. Also featured will be nine community leaders who will share their... more »

• Governor-elect meets with new speaker of state house

  November 5, 2010 2:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper is promising to scour the state for Cabinet and commission members and he promises to consider Democrats, Republicans and anyone else who qualifies for the job. Hickenlooper says what happens in the first six months will define his governorship for the next four... more »

• New State House leader wants input on state budget

  November 4, 2010 7:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Republican state Rep. Frank McNulty says he plans to take Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper up on his offer to meet to discuss the budget. McNulty of Highlands Ranch was chosen to be House speaker after the GOP appeared poised to win a razor-thin, 33-32 majority. Hickenlooper on... more »

• AP calls Governor's race: Hickenlooper wins

  November 2, 2010 10:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Democratic Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has won the Colorado governor's race after a campaign in which the GOP nominee imploded and a third-party candidate made a late surge. Hickenlooper is a former brew pub owner who benefited from the collapse of GOP nominee Dan Maes. Immigration... more »

• Emmy Award Winning Director George Hickenlooper Dead at 47

  October 30, 2010 6:08 PM

  Emmy Award Winning Director George Hickenlooper Dead at the age of 47. Director and filmmaker George Hickenlooper known as the cousin of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, was preparing for the impending premier of his latest film, "Casino Jack," at the Starz Denver Film Festival. In a brief announcement from family,... more »

• Congressman Lamborn bails on Maes

  October 21, 2010 6:57 PM

  5th District Congressman Doug Lamborn has thrown his support behind third party candidate Tom Tancredo in the Colorado Governor's race. It's an unprecedented development in what has become a bizarre election. Lamborn is a Republican who represents the Republican stronghold of Colorado Springs. Tancredo is a former Republican congressman... more »

• Chamber endorses Hickenlooper for governor

  October 14, 2010 1:27 PM

  The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has endorsed John Hickenlooper for governor. The Chamber has 1,600 members and is established as a pro-business organization. The Chamber also backed Issue 300, which would establish what is known as a "strong mayor" chief executive branch for Colorado Springs' city government. ... more »

• Hickenlooper: tap PERA for business loans

  October 13, 2010 8:46 AM

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper says the state could tap part of the $33 billion state retirement fund for loans to small businesses. Hickenlooper told workers at a prescription data center on Tuesday the state should use its assets for loans. He says the state could raise $100... more »

• Buck, Hickenlooper lead top Colorado races

  October 4, 2010 8:45 AM

  Republican Senate challenger Ken Buck holds an edge over Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, while Democrat John Hickenlooper leads the gubernatorial race according to a Denver Post/9News poll. The poll published Sunday showed Buck leading Bennet 48 percent to 43 percent. In the governor's race, Hickenlooper led with 46... more »

• Tancredo wins support of former Congressman Joel Hefley

  October 1, 2010 5:43 PM

  American Constitution candidate for governor Tom Tancredo has won another string of endorsements from high profile Colorado Republicans. Last week Tancredo ads began featuring former Congressman Bob Beauprez endorsing Tancredo over Republican Dan Maes. Friday former 5th District Congressman Joel Hefley added his name to the list of... more »

• Democrat Hickenlooper returned tax break to IRS

  September 15, 2010 8:31 AM

  A Denver TV station is reporting that Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper paid over $52,000 to the Internal Revenue Service in 2008 to settle issues surrounding tax credits he received on conservation easements. KMGH-TV reported Tuesday that the easements were on land that Hickenlooper and a partner acquired in... more »

• Tancredo can stay in governor race

  September 14, 2010 5:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A judge has ruled that third-party gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo can stay on Colorado's ballot in November. Denver District Court Judge William Hood ruled Tuesday that the secretary of state was correct in certifying Tancredo as a candidate running on the American Constitution Party ticket. The... more »

• Democrat Hickenlooper to spend $1.3 million on TV ads

  September 8, 2010 8:26 AM

  Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's campaign for governor says he raised $403,597 in August and is budgeting $1.3 million for television advertising before November's election. The Democratic candidate says in his latest finance report filed Tuesday that his campaign spent nearly $358,000 in August, when Hickenlooper began airing commercials. ... more »

• Gubernatorial debate schedule announced

  September 7, 2010 8:35 PM

  The Republican and Democratic nominees for Colorado governor have agreed to a fall debate schedule. Dan Maes and John Hickenlooper will participate in 10 debates, including the Colorado Decides 2010 "Gubernatorial General Election Debate" that aired last week. The debate schedule is based on invitations to the candidates and... more »

• Maes says he won't drop out

  September 3, 2010 6:08 PM

  Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes announced Friday afternoon he will not drop out of the race. In a statement released before 4 p.m. Maes said he has given it thought over several days. "After speaking with, and hearing from, numerous Coloradans - from former Senators to family farmers -... more »

• Hickenlooper promises clean campaign

  August 18, 2010 7:02 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper is promising to run a "clean" campaign. The Denver mayor's campaign is rolling out his first television ad featuring Hickenlooper in the shower. The campaign says it has reserved $1.2 million in television time through election day. Hickenlooper says in the... more »

• Dan Maes to announce running mate at noon

  August 17, 2010 10:21 AM

  Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes has reached the deadline for announcing his choice of a running mate. Spokesman Nate Strauch says Maes interviewed four or five candidates over the weekend and will announce his choice on Tuesday. He'll make the announcement at noon at his campaign office in Englewood.... more »

• Maes to pick Colorado lieutenant governor running mate

  August 16, 2010 8:22 AM

  GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes spent the weekend choosing a running mate. Spokesman Nate Strauch says Maes was interviewing four or five candidates, and he will have an announcement early in the week. The deadline for choosing a running mate under state law is Tuesday. Democratic candidate John... more »