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June 29, 2009

Round-Up

Union workers protest Governor Ritter’s appearance at the Ludlow Massacre site…and, Colorado Congressman John Salazar (D, CO-3) votes against the climate change bill.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Energy, Environment, Memorial, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

June 25, 2009

Breaking Ground on Raton’s Planned Racino

A new racino is coming to Raton, and Wednesday New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson joined state and local officials in breaking ground for the combination horse track and casino. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin spoke with Trinidad Chronicle-News reporter Marty Mayfield about the industry in Raton, and the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos courtesy Marty Mayfield.)

Here’s the full conversation (20 minutes):

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Arts & Culture, Business/Labor, Entertainment, Interview, New Mexico, Sports — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

Round-Up

Congressman Doug Lamborn on health care…and, Safeway employees reject the latest contract bid.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Health, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

June 23, 2009

Round-Up

Plans for dedicating the Ludlow Massacre Memorial Monument as a National Historic Landmark…reviewing the state worker’s compensation program…and challenging Amendment 54.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Elections, Health, Memorial, Politics, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:35 pm

June 11, 2009

Veterans Train for Green Jobs

Colorado is ground zero for a new program that trains veterans across the country to work in green jobs. Earlier this month, 15 veterans completed training on how to audit homes for energy efficiency. As Bente Birkeland reports, for some vets the program marks a new beginning.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Energy, Military — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

June 5, 2009

Firefighter Union Bill Vetoed

firefightersThe Governor vetoed a pro labor bill yesterday that would’ve given firefighters the right to form unions and bargain collectively. It’s the fourth bill Governor Ritter has vetoed this year and the second pro-labor measure he’s vetoed in the last month. Bente Birkeland reports Ritter is facing criticism from his fellow Democrats for the vetoes as a result.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Fire — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:06 am

May 27, 2009

Middle Class Green Jobs

Vice-President Joe Biden touted green jobs as a key to strengthening America’s middle class during a town hall meeting at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Tuesday. The event was the fourth official meeting of the Obama administration’s middle class task force. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Energy — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:11 am

May 20, 2009

Round-Up

Colorado’s senators still back shutting down Guantanamo Bay…and, Governor Bill Ritter vetoes an unemployment bill.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Prisons, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 10:54 am

April 21, 2009

Cripple Creek Casinos Look Toward Changes

After a difficult 2008, the city and casinos of Cripple Creek are gearing up for a much-needed shot in the arm on July 2nd. That’s the day a new law takes effect that allows casinos to add craps and roulette to their lineup of games, and raises the stakes to one hundred dollars from the existing five-dollar limit. What’s more, casinos will go to 24-hour gambling. All that adds up to brighter prospects than the city has seen in some time. KRCC’s Marcia Ford takes a look at how the casinos are dealing with new rules, fluctuating weather, and a bumpy economy.

Filed under: Business/Labor, Economy, Entertainment, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Marcia Ford — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

April 16, 2009

Pinnacol Assurance Deal Off Table

Governor Bill Ritter said on Wednesday that transferring money from the quasi-governmental Pinnacol Assurance to fill the state’s budget shortfall is no longer an option. This comes just days after Ritter pledged no new cuts to higher education to help balance the budget. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Economy — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:06 am

April 15, 2009

Rocky Flats Legislation

The Cold-War is long over, but sick workers who built weapons at nuclear facilities across the country–including the now defunct Rocky Flats plant–are still awaiting compensation claims they say the government owes them. Many have died while waiting on the federal program that handles the claims. Now two senators with family ties are pledging reforms. From KUNC, Kirk Siegler reports.

Filed under: Business/Labor, Health, Kirk Siegler, Legal Affairs — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:50 am

March 26, 2009

Round-Up

New Colorado residences are now required to have carbon monoxide detectors…the state legislature approves new oil and gas regulations…and, a portion of the Comanche National Grassland closes.

March 25, 2009

Round-Up

New oil and gas rules head to the governor’s desk, and Colorado’s senators react to President Obama’s budget proposal.

March 24, 2009

Oil and Gas Rules One Step Closer to Becoming Law

More stringent rules to govern Colorado’s energy industry continue to make their way through the state legislature despite the objections of Republicans who say it will cost the state jobs. The rules add increased protections for wildlife and public health. They still need a final vote before they can go to the Governor’s desk. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Energy — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:40 pm

March 20, 2009

Stimulus Road Projects in Colorado

Federal stimulus money is trickling down to local communities across the state. When it comes to transportation funding, southeastern Colorado officials say they were left out by the governor’s office. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Filed under: Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Economy, Transportation — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:36 am

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