Round-Up: Lawmakers plan public hearing for redistricting; US Fish & Wildlife to analyze snowfly status
Colorado lawmakers are inviting voters to the capitol tomorrow to weigh in on new proposals for redrawing the state’s seven congressional districts…and, The U.S.
Wednesday Index
In Colorado Springs, city employees receive a warning to stay out of politics while on the clock (Gazette).
Healthcare Exchange Initially Clears House
A controversial healthcare exchange bill cleared its final committee in the state house yesterday on with both Republican and Democratic support.
Round-Up: Healthcare Exchanges take heat; and, BLM opens CO meetings on oil shale
The state’s second ranking house Republican is defending herself today from critics on the right for her support of healthcare exchanges…and, the Bureau of Land Management is bringing its public […]
Tuesday Index
Colorado Springs mayoral candidates participate in a debate (KXRM, Gazette, KRDO). Two are named to the Aguilar school board (Trinidad Times-Independent).
Environmental Groups Testify Against Energy Bill
A Republican lawmaker wants to revamp the Governor’s Energy Office and change its mission to include promoting traditional forms of energy such as oil and gas alongside with wind and […]
Round-Up: Military installations increase alert status as precautionary measure; CO Senate approves a repeal of adultery crime; and more
The U.S. Northern Command, Air Force Academy, and Fort Carson are on a higher alert status after the announcement of Osama bin Laden’s death.
Monday Index
Colorado lawmakers react to President Obama’s announcement regarding the killing of Osama bin Laden (KKTV).
Capitol Conversation: End of Session Nears
Lawmakers have about a week left in the legislative session and a lot of work still left to do.
Western Skies: May 1, 2011: “Religion, Faith, and Spirituality” (Encore)
Religion, faith, and spirituality are a part of daily life for many people, but in Southern Colorado, it seems to be a part of the very culture of the region.
Lt. Governor Unveils Education Priorities
Lt. Governor Joe Garcia says helping create a new evaluation system for K-12 teachers is one of his top education priorities.
Healthcare Exchanges
The fate of a bill to create a healthcare exchange in Colorado now rests in the hands of the Republican controlled house.
Wednesday Index
Pending legislation at the statehouse on medical marijuana rules draw a warning from a U.S. attorney (Denver Post). The El Paso County 2010 budget is better than expected (Gazette).
Round-Up: Pueblo County says no to nuclear power; and more
Pueblo County commissioners have rejected a request to rezone land in the eastern part of the county for a nuclear power plant…Colorado lawmakers have backed away from sweeping new rules […]
Tuesday Index
Pueblo County Commissioners vote down a rezoning plan that could have allowed a developer to build a nuclear power plant (Chieftain, KRDO, Denver Post, Gazette, KOAA, KKTV, KXRM).
Redistricting Committee Fails
A bi-partisan committee that was meant to draw new congressional districts has disbanded with no consensus on how to move forward.
