Latest State Economic Forecast
A state economist released a dire economic forecast on Friday to lawmakers on the joint budget committee. It projects a prolonged and worsening recession than was anticipated just months ago.
School Construction Grants Announced
The state approved millions of dollars in grants yesterday to repair broken down school buildings across Colorado.
Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Scott Hente, D1
Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.
Stimulus Road Projects in Colorado
Federal stimulus money is trickling down to local communities across the state. When it comes to transportation funding, southeastern Colorado officials say they were left out by the governor’s office.
Universal Health Care Measure Passes Committee
In an historic first, a bill to create a state-wide single payer healthcare system passed out of the house business affairs committee on Wednesday.
Citizen Report: 'Me and Lloyd'
Local singer-songwriter Jason Bennett has recorded five cds of original material, and occasionally plays gigs around town.
Six Percent Budget Bill Passes Senate
A bill that would repeal a state budget growth limit passed the state senate as expected Tuesday on a party line vote.
Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Dave Gardner, D3
Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.
Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Jerry Heimlicher, D3
The Colorado Springs City Clerk’s office is scheduled to mail ballots for this year’s municipal elections today. The ballots include district races and four initiatives.
State Supreme Court Ruling on Property Tax Freeze
On Monday, the state’s highest court ruled in favor of a controversial property tax proposal by the Governor that aims to put millions of additional dollars into the state budget.
Capitol Conversation: Oil & Gas Rules
Governor Bill Ritter has already signed 31 bills into law this legislative session, but he’s remained relatively quiet on one of the session’s major issues.
Attracting Doctors to Colorado, Pt. 3
A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to help recruit doctors to Colorado, specifically to work in under-served areas.
Round-Up
The Senate Energy Committee discusses an energy grid…and, Teller County Commissioners approve a mine expansion.
Oil and Gas Rules Move Forward
House Republicans failed in their efforts on Thursday to change and delay the implementation of new tougher regulations on the state’s oil and gas industry.
Full-Strength Beer Bill Fails to Pass
Liquor store owners and craft brewers were among the crowds that came to the state capitol on Wednesday to oppose a bill that would let grocery and convenience stores sell […]
Citizen Report: The Traveling Baboon
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.
