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Colorado officials admit mistakes in child deaths
March 22, 2010 5:02 PM
The head of the state Department of Human Services says mistakes were made when the department failed to follow up on the deaths of 10 children. Executive Director Karen Beye told lawmakers on Monday the failure to file final reports on the deaths "constituted an unacceptable lapse in a... more » -
Colorado lawmakers approve renewable energy funds
March 4, 2010 3:08 PM
A Colorado House committee has approved a bill that would set up programs to allow homeowners to finance renewable energy projects. Rep. Joe Miklosi, D-Denver, says his bill would set up special districts for homeowners who want to install solar, wind, geothermal renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency... more » -
Xcel customers face tiered electricity rates
March 4, 2010 12:21 PM
Colorado's largest power supplier is going to charge more this summer for customers who use the most electricity. XCel Energy won approval from state utility regulators Wednesday to institute tiered electric rates in summertime. That means that residential customers will pay higher rates for each kilowatt hour once they... more » -
Partial unemployment benefits considered in Colorado
March 3, 2010 5:22 PM
Colorado's Senate has given initial approval to allowing workers partial unemployment benefits if their hours are cut to prevent layoffs. However, senators also voted Wednesday to suspend the program if it costs too much money. Colorado's unemployment fund has been insolvent since Jan. 20. Like 30 other states,... more » -
State parks freebie on Veterans Day
November 6, 2009 9:52 AM
Colorado's 42 state parks are offering free admission to military veterans Wednesday for Veterans Day. Veterans who show a valid military service identification card at park gates can get in free, along with anyone else in their vehicles. Colorado state parks attract more than 11 million visitors per year. more » -
Colorado state workers take second furlough day
October 9, 2009 10:00 AM
Many state offices are closed again for another furlough day to help save money. Driver's license offices will be closed Friday as well as state history museums. State parks will be open but their visitor centers won't be. State troopers as well as workers who process unemployment benefits will still... more »
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