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Denver's new mayor sworn in
July 18, 2011 8:00 PM
Former Denver City Councilman Michael Hancock was formally sworn in as that city's new mayor on Monday. The Associated Press reports that Hancock plans to make city government more efficient in order to meet a $100 million budget shortfall. He has 60 days to present a budget to council. ... more » -
More state budget cuts to be announced today
October 22, 2010 8:56 AM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is ready to announce his plan to deal with a $262 million revenue shortfall to balance this year's budget. That will be on top of the estimated $1.1 billion lawmakers will be forced to cut next year. The balancing plan being... more » -
Pueblo faces $9 million budget shortfall in '11
September 21, 2010 6:18 PM
Pueblo's city manager is projecting a $9 million budget shortfall in 2011. On Monday, Jerry Pacheco told City Council he can balance the budget without laying-off workers. Pacheco's recommendations include: no additional funding for non-profits; increase code enforcement programs to boost revenues; and keep 26 vacant positions un-filled, including seven... more » -
State board of education members reject federal money
July 30, 2010 1:02 AM
Saying that Colorado's kids are not for sale, Colorado Board of Education member Peggy Littleton Thursday urged her fellow board members to reject new national education standards pushed by the Obama administration in order to win $175 million in government funding through the Race to the Top Contest. Littleton,... more » -
Private donations keep popular attractions open
March 24, 2010 4:55 PM
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Starsmore Discovery Center and Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center will remain open throughout 2010, thanks to private donations. The City of Colorado Springs only funded the sites through the first quarter of the year, but cut funding for the remainder of the year because of... more »
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