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Republican Tim Neville Sworn In To Colorado Senate

DENVER (AP) -- Jefferson County businessman Tim Neville took the oath of office of the Colorado Senate to replace former Republican Senate Leader Mike Kopp.

Neville was sworn in Thursday morning in the Colorado Senate chambers. A vacancy committee voted to appoint Neville to the district that covers southern and western Jefferson County. Neville says he will focus on reducing regulations on businesses and limiting the size of government.

Kopp resigned from his seat last month to spend more time with his four children after his wife, Kimberly, died from cancer in July.

Republicans elected Sen. Bill Cadman to serve as their party's Senate leader.

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