Rafting Update
Since state lawmakers have yet to decide, Governor Bill Ritter is hopeful that he can broker a peace deal between white water rafters and private property owners who are fighting […]
DMV Changes
A bill to change how the state funds driver’s license offices initially cleared the state senate today.
Capitol Conversation: Capitol Dome
Lawmakers say tasteful advertising on the crumbling state capitol dome could become a reality to help pay for much needed repairs.
Bill to Change Teacher Tenure Expected Soon
Lawmakers may have finished the budget debate, but one of the big fights of the legislative session is just gearing up.
High Country Views: Coal in Colorado and the West
The deck is looking increasingly stacked against coal in many Western states.
Senate Debates Budget
The state’s annual 18.2 billion dollar budget bill is one step closer to clearing both legislative chambers and being signed by the Governor.
Liquor in Grocery Stores Moves Forward
A bill that would open the door for grocery stores to sell full strength beer, wine and liquor cleared the house business affairs committee on Wednesday.
Thursday Index
All lanes of I-25 are now back open after a massive fuel spill closed the highway yesterday (KKTV, KRDO, KOAA, Gazette, C-Dot).
State Roadless Petition sent to Feds
Colorado has submitted a new plan for protecting about 4 million acres of roadless national forest lands.
Wednesday Index
In a unanimous vote, El Paso County Commissioners have approved a no-camping ordinance (Gazette, KRDO). Liquor stores in unincorporated El Paso County can now provide free tastings (KRDO).
Round-Up: CO's Roadless Plan, and Cripple Creek District Museum Gets Recognition
Governor Bill Ritter has submitted a revised state petition to the federal government on how to manage millions of acres of remote national forest land in Colorado…and, True West Magazine […]
Tuesday Index
In Colorado Springs, the Chapel Hills Mall received a bomb threat yesterday (KXRM, KRDO). The USOC gives a grant to Colorado Springs for youth sports and recreation (Gazette).
Rehire Tax Credit
A bill that would give businesses a new tax credit for rehiring laid off workers this spring and summer passed the state senate yesterday.
Wounded Warriors and LifeQuest
A new program is now underway to aid Wounded Warriors, men and women who have suffered war-related injuries after being deployed.
Round-Up: CO Budget, and Water Conservation
The state senate will take up Colorado’s annual budget bill this week…and, a new law in Colorado will help promote water conservation by requiring plumbing fixtures to meet higher standards.
Monday Index
El Paso County has stepped in regarding a storage unit near Calhan that has been dismantled, leaving contents inside exposed (KXRM).
