Spending Limit Measure Debated Into Evening
Tempers flared on the senate floor on Monday when lawmakers began debating a controversial bill to get rid of a state budget growth limit.
Ft. Carson's Senior Officer Discusses Suicide in the Army, Pt. I
In January, the United States Army lost more of its soldiers to suicide than to fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Twenty-four January deaths are either confirmed or suspected suicides.
FASTER Bill Signed into Law
Coloradans will see an increase in vehicle registration fees thanks to a bill signed into law Monday by Governor Bill Ritter.
Capitol Conversation: Healthcare
Governor Bill Ritter recently announced a new healthcare proposal that he says will provide health insurance to an additional 100,000 people in Colorado.
Rocky Mountain News Closes
Just two months shy of its 150th birthday, Colorado’s oldest newspaper has published its last edition today.
Round-Up
Raising vehicle registration fees…Dobson steps down…and Colorado Springs’ cemeteries set to begin spring cleaning.
Round-Up
Colorado’s oldest newspaper shuts down…Colorado Springs’ most dangerous intersections…and climate change.
Citizen Report: Vegetable Gardening
In today’s “Citizen Report,” Larry Stebbins of Pike’s Peak Urban Gardens suggests it’s never to early…or late…to start thinking about vegetables.
Round-Up
Colorado lawmakers react to President Barack Obama’s speech, and a plan to pay for road and bridge repairs moves forward in the Colorado statehouse.
Debating Domestic Partner Health Benefits
A bill that would extend insurance benefits to same sex partners of state employees initially cleared the senate on Monday and is awaiting a final vote.
The Power of Virtual Worlds
Second Life is an internet-based simulation of reality–a virtual world with trees, buildings, animals and people.
Capitol Conversation: Bill Deadline Approaches
The coming days will be busy for the state legislature.
Rollin' with the Pikes Peak Derby Dames
[slideshow=12]The Pikes Peak Derby Dames, Colorado Springs’ flat-track roller derby league, is hosting its first tournament this weekend.
Republicans Criticize Bill to Undo Spending Cap
A plan that aims to untangle part of the state’s budget restrictions is drawing fire from Republicans at the statehouse who say it’s unconstitutional.
Round-Up
The top civilian in the proposed expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site gets reassigned, child deaths related to influenza, and more.
Colorado Forest Health Report
Colorado’s forests are still facing serious threats from the mountain pine beetle epidemic according to the annual Health of Colorado Forests Report, presented to state lawmakers on Wednesday.
