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.
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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.)
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Congressman Doug Lamborn on health care…and, Safeway employees reject the latest contract bid.
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Plans for dedicating the Ludlow Massacre Memorial Monument as a National Historic Landmark…reviewing the state worker’s compensation program…and challenging Amendment 54.
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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.
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The 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.
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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.
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Colorado’s senators still back shutting down Guantanamo Bay…and, Governor Bill Ritter vetoes an unemployment bill.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New oil and gas rules head to the governor’s desk, and Colorado’s senators react to President Obama’s budget proposal.
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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.
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.
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