A Denver District judge has put a campaign finance measure on hold, saying it’s discriminatory and violates free speech protections guaranteed under the first amendment. Colorado voters narrowly passed Amendment 54 last fall. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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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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The unofficial results are in for the Colorado Springs municipal election.

Here’s the breakdown:

District 1
Scott Hente: 100%

District 2
Darryl Glenn: 100%

District 3
Jerry Heimlicher: 56.89%
Dave Gardner: 43.11%

District 4
Bernie Herpin: 53.80%
Tony Carpenter: 46.20%

Ballot Issues:

1A
Yes: 37.76%
No: 62.24%

1B
Yes: 50.62%
No: 49.38%

1C
Yes: 48.66%
No: 51.34%

Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.

District 2 is essentially the northern area of Colorado Springs. Incumbent Darryl Glenn is running unopposed. I met with him at City Hall to talk about council and why he’s seeking reelection. Here’s part of the conversation.

Here’s the full conversation (17 minutes):

All ballots must be in to the city clerk’s office by 7 PM on Tuesday, April 7th.

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Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.

District 4 is essentially the eastern and southeastern area of Colorado Springs. The race features residents Tony Carpenter and Bernie Herpin. Both stopped by the KRCC studios for an interview. Tomorrow we’ll hear from Carpenter. Here’s part of the conversation with candidate Bernie Herpin.

Here’s the full conversation (32 minutes):

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Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.

District 1 is essentially the northwestern area of Colorado Springs. Incumbent Scott Hente is running unopposed. Though a touch under the weather, Hente agreed to meet me at City Hall to talk about council, and why he’s seeking reelection. Here’s part of the conversation.

Here’s the full conversation (12 minutes):

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Ballots are in the mail for this year’s Colorado Springs municipal elections. The mail-in only ballots include district races and four initiatives.

District 3 is essentially the southwestern area of Colorado Springs. Incumbent Jerry Heimlicher faces challenger Dave Gardner. Yesterday we aired portions of my interview with Heimlicher. Today, it’s Gardner’s turn. He stopped by the KRCC studios last week. Here’s part of the conversation.

Here’s the full conversation (25 minutes):

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The Colorado Springs City Clerk’s office is scheduled to mail ballots for this year’s municipal elections today. The ballots include district races and four initiatives. Today also begins a series of conversations with city council candidates about issues facing Colorado Springs.

District 3 is essentially the southwestern area of Colorado Springs. Challenger Dave Gardner is running against incumbent Jerry Heimlicher. I stopped by City Hall to speak with Heimlicher. Here’s part of the conversation.

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Gearing up for the Colorado Springs city election…and, former Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman is scheduled to appear before an ethics commission.

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Today’s “Citizen Report,” brings a tale of political harmony amidst political discord. Resident Joe Uveges suggests the idea of “reaching across the isle” is not confined to Capitol Hill.

(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC. More information is available at the YourHub link at ColoradoSprings.com.)

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A measure that aims to make it easier for voters to turn in their mail-in ballots cleared a house committee late last week over objections from the Country Clerks Association. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Colorado’s Medicaid program is set to gain funds, thanks to the federal stimulus package…and Representative Mike Coffman files suit.

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Checking in on Capitol Hill, the nationwide peanut butter recall affects some ice cream in the state, and more.

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One of Colorado’s newest members of Congress spent last week in Washington. Betsy Markey came to look for an apartment and staffers, and to lobby for a seat on congressional committees. It is all part of orientation for freshman lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Sara Sciammacco has more on how she made out and what’s next.

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Colorado voters reject a ban on affirmative action, El Paso County begins making cuts, and the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival.

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