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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Jul 10

Very exciting changes at the alma matter!

Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs - DU @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’re excited to announce that we are now the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, a name that reflects our bold and evolving mission!
🔗 Read the full announcement here: korbel.du.edu/resource/kor...

Korbel’s New Name Reflects a Bold, Broader Mission - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs

We are excited to announce the Korbel School is now officially named The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Approved by the University of Denver Board of Trustees, […]

korbel.du.edu

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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Jun 18

Still disappointed I wasn’t allowed to climb it, but grateful for this rewarding trip to a part of Colorado I don’t often get to. Excited to be a part of the Colorado Project’s rural listening tour.

Scrivner Institute of Public Policy @scrivnerinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 18

Day 2 of CO Project in Sterling: The power of wind 🌬️

We toured wind energy sites in Northeast Colorado that are generating more than electricity—they’re fueling local jobs, supporting landowners, and anchoring the region’s clean energy future.

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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our country could be doing so much more to help our seniors age in place, but at least Denver is taking action to support our aging residents. I’m excited to be working on ways to expand our Property Tax Relief Program for homeowners with low, and often fixed, incomes. Every bit of support adds up!

The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · Jun 16

As Colorado ages, seniors are colliding with the housing crisis

Most older residents want to age in place. But experts say Colorado’s housing stock wasn’t built with their needs in mind.

coloradosun.com

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Chase Woodruff @chasewoodruff.bsky.social · Apr 11

One lesson of recent Colorado politics: There’s a lot less predictive value in accepting politicians’ own accounts of their skills and interests than in asking “What’s currently the most open path to more power and attention for them?” at any given moment. coloradonewsline.com/2025/04/11/m...

Now, Hickenlooper — who declared after departing the governor’s mansion in 2019 that D.C. was “a lousy place” and he was “not cut out to be a senator” — is running for a second six-year Senate term at age 73.

And Bennet — a Beltway native and Senate institutionalist who has spoken reverently of the “world’s greatest deliberative body” and expressed regret over the erosion of traditional norms like the judicial filibuster — now intends to depart Congress amid an unprecedented assault on the legislative branch’s powers by the Trump administration.

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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Mar 29

Stellar game against Providence today. Can’t wait to see what they pull off on Sunday! #GoPios

The NCHC @thenchc.bsky.social · Mar 29

The Pioneers score 5 in their 5th straight #NCAAHockey Tournament win and advance to Sunday's regional final! 🙌

#NCHChockey // #GoPios

FINAL
No. 6 Denver 5
No. 10 Providence 1

Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Mar 3

Where can we follow along (if possible)?

Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Feb 26

If you agree, you can find how to contact your legislators here and let them know: leg.colorado.gov/house-distri...

Find My Legislator | Colorado General Assembly

leg.colorado.gov

Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Feb 26

Denver workers deserve livable wages. If there is a compromise to be found, it’s not the draconian bill at the statehouse. We should be more creative in finding ways to support our small businesses that don’t come at the expense of the working class i.e. insurance, rents, ingredients.

Jesse Aaron Paul @jesseapaul.bsky.social · Feb 21

Effort to save restaurants by reducing base pay for tipped workers in Denver, Boulder clears first Colorado Capitol hurdle coloradosun.com/2025/02/21/r... #copolitics #coleg

Effort to save restaurants by reducing base pay for tipped workers in Denver, Boulder clears first Colorado Capitol hurdle

House Bill 1208 would lower tipped-worker pay by as much as $4 an hour in Denver.

coloradosun.com

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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Feb 24

Denver already has the best elections in the country and I’m proud of the consensus based work we’ve done to make them even better. Awesome opportunity to support CMs Sawyer and Watson on this project.

Denverite @denverite.bsky.social · Feb 22

Denver City Council approved big changes to campaign finance rules and the city’s voter-approved Fair Elections Fund.

Denver abolished anonymous campaign donations and banned campaign spending on weed, booze and tobacco

The changes will be executed in the 2027 municipal election.

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Matt Walter @mattwalter.bsky.social · Jan 12

Hello Bluesky!

Hoping the grass stays greener over here🤞🏼

I’m a 🏳️‍🌈 Gen Z, policy nerd working for Denver City Council. I follow the news, enviro, ag, nutrition, housing, and transit policy but keep up with all things affecting our beautiful city.

Follow along here for the occasional musing!

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