State Republicans say No Gitmo Detainees in Colorado
Republican state lawmakers are circulating a petition criticizing Governor Bill Ritter for saying he would support Guantanamo Bay prisoners being housed in Colorado.
Round-up
Bennet gets sworn into the US Senate…Updating wildfire conditions at Fort Carson…how drought conditions affect agriculture…and Colorado cat owners, beware.
Colorado Papers not Immune to Layoffs
In the sagging economy, many media outlets are cutting jobs and laying off reporters, and Colorado’s not immune.
Citizen Report: Identity and Language
Today’s contribution comes from Chris Robertson. The southern Louisiana native moved to Colorado Springs in 1997, and currently works for the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado. In today’s “Citizen Report,” Robertson […]
Coloradans Visiting Washington DC React to the Inauguration
Coloradans who attended yesterday’s inaugural ceremonies in the nation’s capitol are hoping the transition of power will bring better economic times. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.
CSU-Pueblo Hosts Inauguration Event
The historic nature of President Barack Obama’s inauguration inspired many people around the country and the world to hold special inauguration-viewing events.
CO Lawmakers and Governor Bill Ritter React to Inauguration
While most state lawmakers had to settle for watching President Barack Obama’s inauguration on TV, a handful of legislators and Governor Bill Ritter traveled to Washington DC to witness it […]
State Lawmakers Watch Inauguration
It’s not every day that state lawmakers watch CNN on the house floor.
Taking a Look at the Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Barack Obama will take the oath of office tomorrow, officially making him the 44th President of the United States.
Capitol Conversation: Taking a Look at Ritter's Proposed Budget Cuts
The Governor’s office announced millions of dollars in proposed budget cuts to a broad range of key programs.
Higher Education Cuts
The state’s public university system is bracing for thirty million dollars in budget cuts this year.
Proposed CO Budget Cuts
The Governor’s budget and planning office announced millions of dollars of proposed budget cuts on Friday.
Coyote Protection Bill Dies
It’s news that would please Wile E. Coyote. On Thursday, Colorado lawmakers unanimously defeated a bill aimed to crack down on coyotes in urban areas. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Round-up
Colorado is set to gain some new jobs…Salazar’s confirmation hearing…and gaining funds from the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
Salazar's Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Barack Obama’s pick to lead the Interior Department is promising to help wean the country off foreign oil.