Transportation Package Gets Hearing
A democratic-backed effort to pump millions of dollars into fixing the state’s ailing transportation system cleared its first legislative hurdle earlier this week.
Proposed State Budget Cuts Announced
The Governor’s budget office is asking the legislature to close two women’s prisons and cut 100 million dollars in state spending for colleges and universities as part of a plan […]
Previewing Budget Cuts
Colorado lawmakers are preparing for a worst case scenario when the Governor’s office announces proposed budget cuts on Tuesday.
New Allegations Surface Against Ted Haggard
A young man claims he had a sexual relationship with former evangelical leader Ted Haggard.
Capitol Conversation: The Federal Economic Stimulus Bill
Four members of Colorado’s congressional delegation talked to state lawmakers about the federal economic stimulus package. Bente Birkeland discusses what they said with fellow statehouse reporters.
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.
