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AFA breaks ground on new $18M solar project
November 2, 2010 3:28 PM
It's fitting that it was a sunny day at the Air Force Academy Monday to break ground on a new six-megawatt solar power site. The sunshine helped drive the point home on solar energy; they used a little to power the news conference. "Right there you've got about eight... more » -
Colorado libraries receive grants for computers
September 28, 2010 8:24 AM
Colorado has received more than $2 million in federal stimulus funds and other money for hundreds of computers in libraries across the state. Gov. Bill Ritter and state Education Commissioner Dwight Jones said Monday that Colorado has secured a $2.3 million federal grant to open and upgrade computer centers... more » -
Colorado summit on stimulus spending
August 26, 2010 2:07 PM
Denver city auditor Dennis Gallagher says the federal stimulus program is working, but it presents unprecedented challenges to auditors keeping track of the money. Gallagher says most financial audits examine spending after the money has been spent. He said Colorado is one of 16 states under a microscope by... more » -
Improvements underway at Colorado National Cemeteries
August 4, 2010 1:17 PM
National cemeteries in Denver and Las Animas are getting federal stimulus funds to pay for improvements and equipment. The Veterans Affairs Department said Wednesday that Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver will get about $182,000 to contend with erosion and nearly $162,000 for vehicles and equipment for maintenance and... more » -
Colorado completes stimulus apartment project
May 17, 2010 8:12 AM
Colorado was the first state to tap into a pot of federal stimulus money for affordable housing. Now the Denver Garden Apartments are ready for occupancy. The apartments will be available for low-income seniors. Colorado used $14 million from the Tax Credit Assistance Program to renovate the apartments.... more » -
Colorado's spent $247,000 in stimulus money on signs
January 22, 2010 11:53 AM
Colorado has spent as much as $247,000 in federal stimulus money to post signs along construction sites letting drivers know the work is being paid for with stimulus money. The signs also bear the name of Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter. Republican lawmakers think it's ridiculous and proposed ending the... more »
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