From cute kids and ceremonial photos to the peaceful democratic transfer of power, the opening weeks of the 119th Congress have managed to avoid the drama that marked the start of the 117th and the 118th. But that's not to say there's not a lot going on.
Colorado has three new congressmen trying to settle in, at the same time one of its congresswomen is working to change how the House operates.
The congressional docket already includes issues important to Colorado, like whether Space Command will again be relocated and pay increases for wildfire responders. Lawmakers are also preparing to debate matters that Republicans campaigned on, like expelling immigrants with contested status and slashing government spending.
In this episode of Purplish, CPR 暗黑爆料' previews President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and talks about what's happening around the Capitol as the new Congress gets to work. She gives host a quick tutorial on a wonky bit of congressional procedure that could determine whether the Republicans' plans succeed or fail.
Purplish is produced by CPR 暗黑爆料 and the Capitol 暗黑爆料 Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC 暗黑爆料, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
This episode of Purplish was edited by Jo Erickson and Megan Verlee and produced by Shane Rumsey. Our theme music was composed by Brad Turner.
