/tags/michael-bloomberg Michael Bloomberg en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:52:35 GMT /2020-02-20/bloomberg-sets-sights-on-mountain-west It’s no secret that Michael Bloomberg is spending a lot on his Democratic presidential campaign, from Super Bowl ads to social media influencers. But he... Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:52:35 GMT /2020-02-20/bloomberg-sets-sights-on-mountain-west Madelyn Beck, Madelyn Beck /2013-10-29/bloombergs-new-colorado-play-1-million-for-tax-measure Less than two months after playing a starring role in two recall elections in Colorado, Michael Bloomberg has contributed $1 million to another campaign in the state. He's backing a ballot measure that would increase income taxes to provide funds for a new public school financing system. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:14:00 GMT /2013-10-29/bloombergs-new-colorado-play-1-million-for-tax-measure Adam Wollner /npr-news/2013-08-22/nyc-lawmakers-override-bloomberg-on-police-oversight The City Council approves two measures that the mayor had vetoed — one designed to increase oversight of the NYPD and another making it easier to file claims of profiling. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-22/nyc-lawmakers-override-bloomberg-on-police-oversight Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-05-29/police-say-ricin-laced-letters-sent-to-new-york-mayor-bloomberg Police say two anonymous letters were received — one in New York City and another at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of Bloomberg's nonprofit. Wed, 29 May 2013 22:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-29/police-say-ricin-laced-letters-sent-to-new-york-mayor-bloomberg Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-04-27/bloomberg-aims-his-money-at-gun-control-opponents New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems determined to become the formidable adversary the NRA has never had. The billionaire mayor is spending from his personal fortune to help defeat lawmakers who voted against gun control proposals last week. His first target: Democrat Mark Pryor of Arkansas. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-27/bloomberg-aims-his-money-at-gun-control-opponents Ailsa Chang /npr-news/2013-04-24/the-meaning-of-boston-depends-on-your-angle-literally The opportunistic political sentiment of never letting a crisis go to waste has been reframed since the Boston bombings by those seizing on the attack as certain evidence of their positions. But a national security expert warns against the inclination. "It's difficult to make law by anecdote," he says.. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:17:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-24/the-meaning-of-boston-depends-on-your-angle-literally Liz Halloran /npr-news/2013-04-15/background-checks-bill-gains-backers-on-and-off-capitol-hill The Senate is set to take up legislation that would expand gun buyer background checks on the heels of an endorsement from an important gun rights group, and steady pressure from Sandy Hook families. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-15/background-checks-bill-gains-backers-on-and-off-capitol-hill Frank James /npr-news/2013-03-18/bloomberg-wants-retailers-to-keep-tobacco-products-out-of-sight The proposal unveiled Monday comes a week after a judge blocked the New York mayor's effort to limit large sugary drinks. Its aim, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said, is to curb the rate of youth smoking. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-18/bloomberg-wants-retailers-to-keep-tobacco-products-out-of-sight Krishnadev Calamur /npr-news/2013-03-14/new-york-city-hits-a-new-population-mark-topping-8-3-million New York City's population is at an all-time high, with an estimated 8,336,697 people living in the city, according to the most recent U.S. Census Data. "For the first time since before 1950, more people are coming to New York City than leaving," said Mayor Bloomberg. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:14:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-14/new-york-city-hits-a-new-population-mark-topping-8-3-million Bill Chappell /2013-03-14/the-bloomberg This week, New York City's so-called soda ban was supposed to begin: You wouldn't be able to find a sugary drink over 16 ounces anywhere. But a judge invalidated the ban before it took effect, and to celebrate, The Sandwich Monday guys have created a new drink: The Bloomberg. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:52:00 GMT /2013-03-14/the-bloomberg Ian Chillag