Capitol Conversation: Cutting the Budget
In the coming days state lawmakers must cut hundreds of millions of dollars from next year’s budget.
The Almost Snow Ball Fight
The state legislature took a snow day on Thursday afternoon and Friday, giving lawmakers time to travel home in blizzard like conditions.
Budget Preview
In the coming days, state lawmakers must cut nearly 800 million dollars from next year’s budget.
Colorado Central Changes Hands
[slideshow id=13]Denver Post columnist Ed Quillen and his wife Martha founded Colorado Central magazine fifteen years ago.
Health Care Proposals
The Hospital Affordability Act passed out of the Colorado House yesterday; it now heads to the senate.
Citizen Report: Healthy Foods make a Healthy Difference
It’s time for the “Citizen Report,” a collaborative effort between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC that brings the voices of citizen journalists to the airwaves.
Round-Up
New Colorado residences are now required to have carbon monoxide detectors…the state legislature approves new oil and gas regulations…and, a portion of the Comanche National Grassland closes.
House Passes Bill Aimed at Cutting Number of Uninsured Coloradans
A bill that aims to cut the number of uninsured in Colorado by 25% survived a vote by the full House yesterday.
Round-Up
New oil and gas rules head to the governor’s desk, and Colorado’s senators react to President Obama’s budget proposal.
Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Darryl Glenn, D2
Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.
Oil and Gas Rules One Step Closer to Becoming Law
More stringent rules to govern Colorado’s energy industry continue to make their way through the state legislature despite the objections of Republicans who say it will cost the state jobs.
Round-Up
A judge issues a ruling regarding contested church property…the Department of Reclamation issues a Record of Decision…and more.
Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Tony Carpenter, D4
Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.
Foreclosure Time Out
A bill that aims to prevent more foreclosures across Colorado initially passed the state senate on Monday. The measure would let some homeowners take what’s called a foreclosure time out.
Estate Planning Bill Passes Senate
A bill that would make it easier for gay, lesbian and other unmarried couples to plan their estates cleared the state senate on Monday with bi-partisan support.
Capitol Conversation: State Supreme Court Rules on Property Tax Freeze
The State Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a property tax freeze that was backed by Governor Bill Ritter.
