This article was published 01/23/14 Click here to read the full article. Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, urged the Justice Dept. to act back in July of last year when he brought forth legislation to exempt businesses in states where marijuana is now legal from the FDIC laws that prohibit banks from lending to them. Read more

This article was published 01/13/14 Click here to read the full article. Commerce City will be able to install a wayside horn at the East 96th Avenue rail crossing to better quiet trains as they rumble through the community. Read more

This article was published on 1/10/2014. Click here to read the full article. Because marijuana is still considered illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act, many large commercial banks are wary about dealing with the licensed businesses. Read more

This article was published 01/10/14 Click here to read the full article. “In Colorado, craft beer is as important as water to economic and job growth in our communities,” Perlmutter said. Read more

This article was published 01/10/14 Click here to read the full article. What will those who make and sell pot do with all their money? Now, some of Colorado’s congressional delegation want the Treasury and Justice departments to accelerate their review of the issue. Read more

This article was published on 1/19/2014. Click here to read full the article. "In Colorado, we know what it takes to come together, work hard and recover after catastrophic disasters." Read more

This article was published 01/08/14 Click here to read the full article. “In Colorado, craft beer is as important as water to economic and job growth in our communities,” said Perlmutter in a press release. “As a Colorado Native, I’m confident the Broncos are going to Sic ‘Em when the Pigskin crosses the goal line.” Read more

This article was published on 12/30/2013. Click here to read the full article. U.S. Senator Mark Udall and Congressman Ed Perlmutter, strong supporters of Colorado's nuclear industry workers, heralded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' approval of a federal board's recommendation to make it easier for affected Rocky Flats workers to qualify for federal assistance under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness and Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Read more

This article was published on 12/19/2013. Click here to see the full article. Meanwhile, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, the Democrat from Golden, continues to push legislation with Washington state Democratic Rep. Denny Heck that would allow pot producers to work with banks. That bill faces an uphill climb in the Republican-led House, even with support from Republicans like Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora. Read more

This article was published on 12/3/13. Click here to read the full article. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Jefferson County: Plans to purchase a plan on the D.C. exchange. Read more