- George Alfred Carlson
"For the Canadian politician, see
George Carlson ."George Alfred Carlson (October 23, 1876,
Alta, Iowa – December 6, 1926,Denver, Colorado ) was Governor ofColorado from 1915-17.Carlson graduated from the University of Colorado in 1902 and earned his law degree there in 1904. He practiced law in
Fort Collins, Colorado from 1905-08, and wasdistrict attorney in Fort Collins from 1908-14. He ran for Governor as a Republican in 1914 and won, benefiting from vote-splitting between Democrats and Progressives.Carlson's administration was noted for labor reforms, including the passage of a
workers' compensation law and the establishment of the Industrial Commission of Colorado. He also supported and signed into law aprohibition bill making Colorado a "dry state."Carlson was defeated for reelection in 1916. After leaving office, he returned to law practice in Denver.
External links
* [http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/govs/carlson.html State of Colorado biography]
* [http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=ab2a224971c81010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e449a0ca9e3f1010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD National Governors Association biography]
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