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Fiscal cliff would cost local seniors meals, transportation Play Video
December 14, 2012 5:51 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The inability of Congress to reach a deal to avoid automatic sequestration spending cuts could end up hurting the elderly in our community. Guy Dutra-Silveira, executive director of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, is anticipating a loss in funding for up... more » -
City council to review $1M payout for Memorial CEO Play Video
April 29, 2012 12:34 AM
More than a million dollars in taxpayer money is set to go into the bank account of the departing Memorial Hospital CEO, Dr. Larry McEvoy. It's part of an exit package that has the Mayor of Colorado Springs calling for action. City Council got an email from Mayor Bach... more » -
Another taxpayer bailout? Housing agency's financial cushion sinks
November 12, 2009 10:09 AM
The Federal Housing Administration says its financial cushion has dipped to a dangerously low level but should remain above zero under "most economic scenarios." The agency, a major source of funds for first-time homebuyers, faces mounting concerns that it will eventually need a taxpayer bailout as losses grow from homeowners... more » -
Local high school showing off taxpayer-supported improvements
September 28, 2009 4:54 PM
Lewis-Palmer High School in D-38 has invested heavily in new technology and will show it off to parents and other taxpayers at an open house this evening. The new technology and interactive features were funded by school bonds. According to district spokeswoman Robin Adair, the improvements include: *... more » -
Ruling seen as obstacle to USOC headquarters deal
September 3, 2009 9:41 AM
Colorado Springs officials say a judge's ruling has complicated efforts to arrange financing for a new U.S. Olympic Committee headquarters. A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims city plans to raise $38 million for the project requires voter approval. City officials maintain their plan... more »
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