Colorado’s 5th Congressional District is comprised of counties in the central part of the state, including El Paso County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County. Republican Doug Lamborn currently holds the seat, and recently sat down with Melinda Wittstock from Capitol News Connection for their series “Ask Your Lawmaker.” It features questions from citizens around the country about current issues in Congress. Here’s part of their conversation.

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Here’s the full program from Capitol News Connection (about 18 minutes long):

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Regulations aimed at eliminating fraud in the state’s booming medical marijuana industry are making their way through the legislature. The house initially cleared a bill today that would require doctors to give a valid reason for recommending the drug for a patient. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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In Colorado Springs, the Business Journal reports on two committees formed to examine the city’s finances and leadership. KRDO reports El Paso County officials are planning to phase out magnesium chloride when treating slick roads. And, in case you missed it, the Gazette takes a look at medical marijuana in the city, and reports Mayor Lionel Rivera asked El Pomar Foundation to help save the city’s USOC deal.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain previews the upcoming caucus night.

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State lawmakers are about a third of the way through the legislative session. Bente Birkeland takes a look at some big-ticket items still left on the agenda as part of our weekly capitol conversation series.

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