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All this week, KUNC State Capitol Reporter Bente Birkland will be speaking with with four key House and Senate leaders to talk about their expectations and priorities for the upcoming session.

Legislative Leadership Series: Brandon Shaffer

Colorado State Senate

State lawmakers convene their annual legislative session on January 11th. KUNC’s state capitol reporter Bente Birkeland sat down with four key House and Senate leaders to talk about their expectations and priorities for the upcoming session. Today's spotlight is on Senate President, Democrat Brandon Shaffer.

Tomorrow we’ll hear from Senate Minority Leader and Republican Bill Cadman.

Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
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