John Hickenlooper in Axios.com political coverage

On Corporations: Pro-business: cut regulations, launched retraining website

Was known as a pro-business governor, working to slim down the state's regulatory environment. He also worked to bring companies to Denver, created an apprentice program for high schoolers and launched a website to retrain displaced workers. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

On Drugs: As teen, grew his own marijuana before it was legal

One fun thing about John Hickenlooper:

Once opposed to the idea of legalization of marijuana in Colorado, he has come around to it.
He wrote in his memoir that when he was young he once tried to grow weed outside his bedroom window in Pennsylvania.

Source: Axios.com on 2020 Democratic primary Apr 22, 2019

On Energy & Oil: Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change

Green New Deal: Wrote an op-ed in March denouncing the proposal, arguing that while he supports the "concept" of sweeping resolution to fight climate change, the Green New Deal "sets unachievable goals" and would inflate the government. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

On Gun Control: Ban on high-capacity magazines

Signed legislation to require background checks for all gun sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

On Health Care: Implemented ObamaCare and expanded Medicaid in Colorado

Created an Affordable Care Act exchange for Colorado and opted to expand Medicaid. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

On Health Care: Opposed Colorado publicly-financed healthcare

Said he supports single-payer health care, advocating for the general idea rather than hastily hashing out a specific policy. He opposed a ballot measure to bring a publicly-financed health care system to Colorado. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

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