Round-Up: CSAP scores show little change; and more
Colorado education officials are calling the latest results of statewide standardized tests disappointing…Senator Michael Bennet said in a public forum today that lawmakers had to pass a compromise debt-ceiling bill […]
Wednesday Index
Colorado’s senators say they’re unhappy with the debt ceiling deal, but voted to support it (Denver Post, Pueblo Chieftain).
Round-Up: Colorado’s senators weigh in on deficit bill; and more
Both of Colorado’s senators backed a compromise bill to prevent a government default, but not without concern…Meanwhile, two Colorado Republican lawmakers differed in their votes on adopting the deal…and, Governor […]
Lobato School Funding Case Opens
A lawsuit that could make Colorado spend billions more on education each year began in Denver District Court today.
Round-Up: Debating public land use; CO Health leaders hear an idea to curb obesity
A bill that would remove federal protection for millions of acres of public land and open them up for development and off-road vehicles is facing opposition from the Obama administration…Nearly […]
Round-Up: Gov. appoints COGCC members; EPA plans meetings on pollution from oil and gas wells
Governor John Hickenlooper has appointed four new members to the Colorado Oil and Gas commission…Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to hold public hearings in Colorado, Texas and Pennsylvania on […]
Friday Index
Governor John Hickenlooper and Attorny General John Suthers unite in opposition to a lawsuit challenging the state’s educational funding (Denver Post).
Debt Ceiling Talks Stall in the House
After a long day of arm-twisting, a plan to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending remains stalled after Republican leadership was unable to get the votes needed to pass […]
Education Tax Initiative
Supporters of an initiative that would increase Colorado sales and income taxes and earmark the money for education say they will have enough signatures to get the measure on the […]
Round-Up: Report shows poorer Coloradans have lower life expectancies; BLM approves ‘Over the River,’ mostly
Poor Coloradoans are more likely to die younger than the state’s wealthiest residents, according to a recent study by the University of Washington…and, artist Christo’s plan to hang nearly six […]
Thursday Index
Colorado and neighboring states show an improved economy, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s “Beige Book” (Denver Business Journal).
Ft. Collins Man Accused of ‘Anonymous’ Membership
A suspected computer hacker arrested in Ft. Collins last week is out on bond. The 27 year old Colorado man was one of 16 people arrested nationwide.
Round-Up: Cave restrictions extended; Debating federal land for development
Restrictions to caves and abandoned mines on national forests and grasslands in five western states, including Colorado, have been extended for a year…and, millions of acres in Colorado are the […]
Round-Up: Gov. visits correctional facility; Final push for signatures for education measure
Governor John Hickenlooper visited southeastern Colorado today to talk with employees at a rural prison that’s closing because of budget cuts…and, supporters of a ballot initiative that would raise taxes […]
Tuesday Index
Banning Lewis Ranch bankruptcy proceedings could face legal action from Colorado Springs (Gazette). KOAA takes a look at areas prone to flooding issues in Colorado Springs.
