Sex Ed Bill Draws Debate at the Statehouse
A bill to revamp sex education classes for Colorado students has initially passed the house after a rigorous debate.
Brain Injuries Decrease as Skier Helmet Use Rises
67% of skiers and snowboarders in the country now wear helmets on the slopes, according to the National Ski Areas Association. That’s compared to 25% who wore helmets ten years ago. Rabah Kamal of Colorado Public News shares how helmets are preventing serious injury, but with limits.
House Democrats Pass Gun Measures
A controversial package of Democratic gun control bills cleared the state house today, and now head to the state senate.
Capitol Conversation: Frack Fluid, Oil & Gas Regulations
Governor John Hickenlooper is getting pushback for recently telling members of Congress that he once drank frack fluid while touting Colorado as a national model for balanced energy rules.
Gun Debates Underway at the Statehouse
State lawmakers are scheduled to debate four Democratic gun control bills this afternoon and expect to go late into the night.
Legislature Plans Fracking Bills; Governor Hickenlooper Clarifies Comments
Democratic leaders at the statehouse hope to introduce bills dealing with the impacts of hydraulic fracturing by the end of the month.
Military to Extend Some Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the military will extend some benefits to same-sex partners. KUNC’s Grace Hood has more on what the move will mean for the 26-thousand men and women serving at Fort Carson.
Lawmakers Tackle Concealed-Carry on College Campuses
Guns were once again the focus at the Colorado statehouse today. A Democratic proposal to ban concealed-carry weapons on college campuses got its first hearing in the house education committee.
Crowds Show Up for Gun Proposal Hearings
A huge crowd turned out at the state capitol yesterday for hearings on two key Democratic gun proposals.
Water Restrictions Proposed for Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities is preparing for a water shortfall this summer. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the utility is proposing water restrictions and would like to revise water rates to discourage heavy use.
State Adopts New Drilling Setback Distance
Colorado’s Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has voted in favor of increasing the drilling setback distance between oil and gas wells and homes statewide.
Civil Unions Bill Passes State Senate
A bill to allow civil unions for same-sex couples in Colorado cleared the Democratic controlled senate today with little fanfare. Unlike last year, the measure’s passage is all but certain.
Capitol Conversation: Gun Measures
State Democrats recently unveiled their much-anticipated package of bills aimed at curbing gun violence.
State Senate Debates Civil Unions
After an emotional debate, a bill to allow civil unions initially passed the state senate today. The vote was largely divided along party lines.
NRA President Talks to State Officials
The head of the National Rifle Association met with state leaders in Colorado yesterday. Democrats unveiled a package of proposed gun control legislation earlier this week.
Lawmakers Set to Debate Civil Unions
State senators will debate a bill to allow civil unions for gay and lesbian couples tomorrow.
