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.
Round-Up: Congressman talk default; Canon City puts museum on hold
Some regional members of Congress are looking to avoid public panic as the country is now just a week away from defaulting on its debt for the first time ever…and, […]
Round-Up: Substance abuse in CO is higher than the national average; taking on Medicare/Medicaid financial issues
A federal survey says Colorado is among the highest in the nation for use of marijuana, cocaine and alcohol….and, with the cost of prescription drugs on the rise, Medicare and […]
Round-Up: CO’s jobless rate falls; State receives grant to improve remedial education; and more
Colorado labor officials say the state jobless rate has fallen for a fourth straight month…Governor Hickenlooper announced today Colorado is receiving a million-dollar grant to try to improve remedial education […]
Round-Up: Lawmakers hike for the dome; Colorado Springs City Clerk retires; Walmart plans to build new data center
With public fundraising lagging, some state legislators plan to climb two fourteeners next week to help raise money to restore the State Capitol Dome…Colorado Springs City Clerk Kathryn Young has […]
