Illegal Immigrant Tuition Bill Moves Forward
After hours of testimony from supporters and opponents, a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to receive in-state college tuition cleared it’s first hurdle on Thursday, passing the Senate Education […]
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Gearing up for the Colorado Springs city election…and, former Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman is scheduled to appear before an ethics commission.
Citizen Report: Volunteer Day as Political Harmony
Today’s “Citizen Report,” brings a tale of political harmony amidst political discord. Resident Joe Uveges suggests the idea of “reaching across the isle” is not confined to Capitol Hill.
Illegal Immigrant Tuition Preview
A bill that would allow illegal immigrants to receive in state college tuition gets its first hearing at the state capitol later today.
Repealing the Death Penalty in Colorado
The sponsor of a measure to repeal the death penalty in Colorado says he’s hopeful that his bill will pass the legislature this time around.
Ft. Carson's Senior Officer Discusses Suicide in the Army, Pt. II
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.
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.
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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.
