Green Public Housing
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a 300 million dollar Recovery Act grant program on Friday for building green public housing units.
Round-Up
A committee of lawmakers makes proposals regarding Colorado’s state-chartered workers compensation insurance company…the state’s unemployment rate falls…and, the Ski Train may operate this year, afterall.
Round-Up
H1N1, or swine flu, is suspected in Colorado Springs’ Cesar Chavez Academy absences…County commissioners in three southern Colorado counties are concerned about the economic impacts of the state possibly releasing […]
Suicide Conference Follow-Up
Colorado Springs and El Paso County has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation.
Andrew Romanoff Kicks off Senate Campaign
State Democrats knew there would be a fight from Republicans during next year’s senate race. The one thing that they weren’t counting on was competition from their own party.
Round-Up
Pinnacol Assurance, the state-chartered workers’ compensation insurance company, issues a statement…Former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff officially kicks off his challenge to Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic Senate Primary…and, […]
A Conversation with George McGovern
In his 87 years, George McGovern has served as a World War II pilot, history professor, Senator from South Dakota, and as the 1972 Democratic Presidential nominee.
Colorado Roadless Rule Update
Colorado’s proposal to protect millions of acres of roadless national forest lands has taken another twist now that one of the state’s leading advocates for the rule is slated to […]
Round-Up
Pueblo steelworkers approve a new contract…Governor Ritter says more cuts may be in store…a Fort Carson soldier dies in Baghdad…and, a soldier and his girlfriend missing in Pike National Forest […]
Colorado DNR Director Selected to Head U.S. Forest Service
The Obama administration has tapped the head of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources to be the new Agriculture Undersecretary in charge of the U.S. Forest Service.
Round-Up
The Colorado National Guard opens a new center in Alamosa…and, reaction to President Obama’s address to Congress.
Citizen Report: Revisiting the Beginning
The Gazette’s model for citizen journalism has seen some changes in recent weeks, most notably its migration to Fresh Ink, and to the main paper’s A section on Tuesdays.
Oil and Gas Taxes
Several energy rich counties in western Colorado say the state is under valuing oil and gas equipment and that’s costing counties millions of dollars in lost tax revenues.
Round-Up
A court-martial panel convicts an Air Force Academy major of rape and other sex crimes…Colorado Springs Councilman Jerry Heimlicher steps down, the Gazette reports…Great Sand Dunes National Park will be […]
Small Bird Could Provide Climate Clues
A tiny owl that lives in the Rocky Mountains could provide important clues about how wildlife is adapting to a warmer climate.
