Lawmakers Tackling Big Items Early in Session
Lawmakers wrapped up an action filled week tackling big ticket items last week, such as medical marijuana, reforms to the public pension system, and proposals to eliminate business tax exemptions.
Colorado Medical Society Takes a Position on Medical Marijuana
The state’s largest doctors organization is taking a stand on marijuana. The Colorado Medical Society hasn’t had an official position on the drug since it was legalized statewide in 2001.
Round-Up: Amtrak Passenger Arrested in La Junta, Gov. Ritter Urges More Study of the State's Water Issues, and more
An Amtrak rider who alarmed fellow passengers in Colorado by talking about terrorist threats on a cell phone was pulled from the train in La Junta, and faces a felony […]
Business Groups and Democrats Clash
The fight over Governor Ritter’s proposal to eliminate roughly 130 million dollars in business tax exemptions and credits extended into the wee hours Thursday morning, and the debate is far […]
Round-Up: State of the Union Reactions, and more
Congresswoman Betsy Markey (D) says President Obama struck a chord with fiscally conservative Democrats, while Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn says the thinks the country is “headed in the wrong direction”….and, […]
Medical Marijuana Regulations Clear First Hurdle
A measure aimed at cracking down on abuse in the state’s medical marijuana system easily cleared a senate health committee yesterday, despite the objections from many medical marijuana patients.
PERA Bill Clears Committee
The senate finance committee cleared a bill that would lower benefits and increase the retirement age for the public employee pension fund.
PERA Preview
The senate finance committee is set to hear a signature piece of Governor Bill Ritter’s legislative agenda today.
Capitol Conversation: Medical Marijuana Bill
A long awaited medical Marijuana measure was recently introduced into the state senate. Bente Birkeland analyzes the bill with fellow statehouse reporters as part of our capitol conversation series.
Fort Lewis College Tuition Bill Scrapped
A Democratic state lawmaker formally withdrew a controversial measure that would’ve changed the American Indian student tuition waiver at Fort Lewis College in Durango.
Round-Up: Medicaid Numbers in CO on the Rise, and more
State economic forecasters expect the number of Medicaid recipients in Colorado to reach half-a-million this year.
Kids Outdoors Campaign
Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien released a new report yesterday that aims to get more Colorado children outside to enjoy nature. It’s part of her Colorado Kids Outdoors Initiative.
Round-Up: Walsenburg loses private prison; Proposed bill regarding Native mascots; and more
Nashville based Corrections Corporation of America plans to close its Walsenburg prison, the Pueblo Chieftain reports…Some state lawmakers are concerned about the use of Native American mascots at public schools…and, […]
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
A bill that would regulate how Colorado doctors prescribe medical marijuana was introduced on Wednesday. The measure aims to crack down on fraud and abuse in the current system.
Colorado DNR Confirmation Hearings
The senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee unanimously voted to confirm Jim Martin as the head of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.
Round-Up: Markey Wants Fees Waived on Donations for Haiti Relief, and more
Congresswoman Betsy Markey (CO-4) has asked credit card companies to waive fees on donations bound for relief efforts in Haiti…the Colorado State University System has released a draft of a […]
