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Phil Weiser: “The governor, first of all, is overseeing water policy for…”

Featuring: Phil Weiser, Democratic | Attorney General of Colorado

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Phil Weiser Announces 2026 Colorado Gubernatorial Run, Emphasizes Statewide Engagement and Problem Solving

Published | Video Starts at 05:39

If a bunch of water rights holders in the San Luis Valley want to sell water to a bunch of Republican power brokers in Douglas county. What does the governor have to do with that? The governor, first of all, is overseeing water policy for the state. The governor helps set a tone for the state. And part of what Governor Hickenlooper did that was truly exceptional was he developed our water plan. (05:39–05:44)

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