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Governor to lift statewide fire ban, putting call back to local agencies
July 8, 2012 2:58 PM
Governor John Hickenlooper is planning a 1:15 p.m. (MST) press conference at the Colorado State Capitol to discuss the statewide fire ban. An email from Gov. Hickenlooper's staff says Sunday he will be lifting the ban and allowing counties and local governments to consider fire restrictions for their areas. They'll... more » -
Beach Boys to play at 9/11 concert in Denver
August 8, 2011 3:29 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver will host a free concert featuring the Beach Boys and the Colorado Symphony to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia announced the event Monday as pieces of steel from the World Trade Center were temporarily displayed across... more » -
Bondsmen outraged at alternative bond program
May 4, 2011 6:35 PM
A bill at the state capitol is on a fast track to putting our government into the bail bond business. Senate Bill 186 , which passed on Wednesday, is sponsored by state senator John Morse (D) Colorado Springs and would establish a state run alternative bond program. Morse says... more » -
D-49 busing to the Capitol, fighting budget cuts
April 1, 2011 12:36 AM
State lawmakers continue to wrestle with ways to balance the budget. They're coming up about a half a billion dollars short. One area facing big cuts is education. Falcon District 49 is among many districts looking at hard choices. Thursday they wanted to visually show the legislators just what... more » -
Bill changing state pensions up for vote
January 25, 2010 6:00 PM
A plan to keep the state's pension system from going bankrupt is set to get its first hearing at the Capitol. Senate President Brandon Shaffer and Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry are backing the bill and expect it to pass its first vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday.... more » -
Doctors campaign in Denver for reform
September 14, 2009 1:21 PM
A coalition of doctors from Oregon is campaign for a single-payer health care system at the Colorado state Capitol. The doctors are holding a rally Monday to express their indignation over the lack of universal health care. The doctors are being joined by local supporters, including state lawmakers and Colorado... more »
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