After budget shortfalls and a failed ballot initiative in Colorado Springs, cultural services found itself on the chopping block. That means the Pioneers’ Museum, Rock Ledge Ranch, and other facilities and programs were facing closure. KRCC’s Kate Jonuska recently checked in with the museum and the ranch to see how they’re faring.
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Colorado Springs Congressman Doug Lamborn and Colorado Senator Mark Udall took part in a congressional briefing on the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Carson…The Colorado House approved a bill to create a committee this summer that could work with the federal government to resolve complaints between immigrant sheepherders and their employers…and, Aspen home prices also feel feeling the pinch of this recession.
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Governor Bill Ritter signed the state’s 18.2 billion dollar budget into law today. It goes into effect this July and fills a more than 1 billion dollar shortfall…State lawmakers are divided on whether teachers should be held accountable for the poor performance of students whose parents aren’t involved in their education…and, city employees in Trinidad are seeking a compromise on furlough days aimed at helping fill the city’s budget gap.
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Colorado’s unemployment numbers show the state experienced its first year over year drop in the number of job seekers…and, a Democratic bill to crack down on payday lending initially cleared the house yesterday.
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The state’s annual 18.2 billion dollar budget bill is one step closer to clearing both legislative chambers and being signed by the Governor. The senate debated it on Thursday afternoon and evening. Many of the arguments fell along party lines. The senate will take up a final vote on the massive bill later today. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
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A bill that would give businesses a new tax credit for rehiring laid off workers this spring and summer passed the state senate yesterday. It would apply for the 2011 tax year and still needs to clear the house. Bente Birkeland has more from the capitol.
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