The Colorado governor’s remarks came during an interview with Colorado Public Radio and the following are highlights of the discussion.
Over the next few days, CPR News will offer more insight into the governor's conversation with Colorado Matters Host Ryan Warner, so check back with us over the next few days for exclusive online coverage.
With much of the Western U.S. experiencing severe drought, the governor says he expects further draws on the Colorado River, since it's an important source for downstream states.
The Environmental Protection Agencyhas proposed tighter capson carbon emissions for new coal-fired power plants. If they’re finalized, the rules won’t take effect for a few years and won’t affect existing coal plants. But some officials in northwest Colorado have asked that the governor fight the proposed rules, saying they’d hurt the coal businesses in this state.
The governor also addressedrecent reportsabout interactions between the office of Sen. Mark Udall (D) and the state's Department of Insurance over health insurance policies cancelled under the Affordable Care Act.