KRCC-FM: Radio Colorado College News » Elections http://krccnews.org/rccnews KRCC\ Thu, 06 May 2010 14:35:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Campaign Finance Disclosure Moves Forward http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure-moves-forward/2010/05/04/8468 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure-moves-forward/2010/05/04/8468#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 12:10:45 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8468 A measure that would require more disclosure for corporations and labor unions who want to spend freely in Colorado’s elections cleared its first committee yesterday. The bill stems from a recent Supreme Court decision and passed along party lines. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure-moves-forward/2010/05/04/8468/feed 0 Campaign Finance Disclosure http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure/2010/04/27/8416 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure/2010/04/27/8416#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:35:44 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8416 Democrats introduced a bill yesterday that aims to place stricter requirements on companies and unions that want to spend money in Colorado elections. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/campaign-finance-disclosure/2010/04/27/8416/feed 0 Election Reform Proposal in Limbo http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-reform-proposal-in-limbo/2010/04/20/8372 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-reform-proposal-in-limbo/2010/04/20/8372#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:45:06 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8372 The speaker of the state house met with the secretary of state and a handful of county clerks yesterday to try and work out differences on a proposed elections reform bill. The proposal has drawn Republican fire, and may be delayed for a year. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-reform-proposal-in-limbo/2010/04/20/8372/feed 0 Round-Up: GOP state lawmakers and the health bill, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-gop-state-lawmakers-and-the-health-bill-and-more/2010/03/22/8186 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-gop-state-lawmakers-and-the-health-bill-and-more/2010/03/22/8186#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:33:42 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8186 Republican state lawmakers opposed to new federal health care legislation are trying to block the bill at the polls and in the courts…Lawyers for the Army and the Colorado health department will return to court next month to talk about monitoring chemical weapons after bad weather forced a postponement in a conference scheduled last week…and, the Colorado Supreme Court has issued an opinion that state’s campaign finance laws are unconstitutional under a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-gop-state-lawmakers-and-the-health-bill-and-more/2010/03/22/8186/feed 0 Unaffiliated Candidates http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:32:25 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7942 The state legislature’s only unaffiliated representative is mounting an effort to make it easier for other independent candidates to get on the ballot by sponsoring a bill to change the filing requirement. The measure recently cleared a house committee unanimously and is expected to be debated on the full floor later this week. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942/feed 0 Round-Up: Markey Wants Fees Waived on Donations for Haiti Relief, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-markey-wants-fees-waived-on-donations-for-haiti-relief-and-more/2010/01/20/7672 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-markey-wants-fees-waived-on-donations-for-haiti-relief-and-more/2010/01/20/7672#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:33:25 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7672 Congresswoman Betsy Markey (CO-4) has asked credit card companies to waive fees on donations bound for relief efforts in Haiti…the Colorado State University System has released a draft of a proposed ban on guns on its Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses…and, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa announces he will not seek re-election.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-markey-wants-fees-waived-on-donations-for-haiti-relief-and-more/2010/01/20/7672/feed 0 Round-Up: CO’s Dept. of Rev. errs with contested conservation easements, religious tolerance at AFA, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-cos-dept-of-rev-errs-with-contested-conservation-easements-religious-tolerance-at-afa-and-more/2009/12/16/7510 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-cos-dept-of-rev-errs-with-contested-conservation-easements-religious-tolerance-at-afa-and-more/2009/12/16/7510#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:35:52 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7510 The Colorado Department of Revenue mistakenly sends back-tax notices to residents with contested conservation easements…the Air Force Academy says religious tolerance at the school has improved…and, AAA predicts about one-third of the population in the mountain west will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-cos-dept-of-rev-errs-with-contested-conservation-easements-religious-tolerance-at-afa-and-more/2009/12/16/7510/feed 0 Romanoff Health Care Talk http://krccnews.org/rccnews/romanoff-health-care-talk/2009/12/10/7482 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/romanoff-health-care-talk/2009/12/10/7482#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:35:47 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7482 Democratic U.S. senate candidate Andrew Romanoff met with medical school students and faculty at the Anschutz Medical Campus to talk healthcare reform Wednesday. The former speaker of the state house is challenging U.S. senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary race. This was his first campaign event announced to the media. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/romanoff-health-care-talk/2009/12/10/7482/feed 0 Election Results http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-results/2009/11/04/7281 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-results/2009/11/04/7281#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:52 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7281 The unofficial results are in for the November 2009 election.

Here’s the breakdown:

Colorado Springs

Issue 2C
YES: 36.71%
NO: 63.29%

Issue 300
YES: 54.55%
NO: 45.45%

Manitou Springs Mayoral Race:

Nancy Sage Barnes: 4.99%
Marc A. Snyder: 49.64%
Rick Barry: 45.37%

For the complete results in El Paso County, click here.

Pueblo

Issue 300

YES: 31.66%
NO: 68.34%

Issue 2A

YES: 20.15%
NO: 79.85%

For the complete results from Pueblo County, click here.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-results/2009/11/04/7281/feed 0 Pueblo Voters to Decide Strong-Mayor Question http://krccnews.org/rccnews/pueblo-voters-to-decide-strong-mayor-question/2009/10/28/7238 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/pueblo-voters-to-decide-strong-mayor-question/2009/10/28/7238#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:45:14 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7238 Voters in Pueblo this election cycle are considering whether or not to implement a strong-mayor style of city government.KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin recently spoke with Pueblo Chieftain city government and politics reporter Peter Roper about issue 300. Here’s part of their conversation.

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Here’s the full conversation, including comments about the origins of the ballot issue and about weak-mayor issue 2A (27 min):

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Click below for Pueblo ballot drop-off locations, and hours.

During regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M – F
And Election Day 7a – 7p

Pueblo County Clerk &
Recorders Office
Election Department 2nd Floor
215 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo West Library
298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO 81007

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo County High School
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006

7a – 7p Election Day Only

Pueblo City Hall
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/pueblo-voters-to-decide-strong-mayor-question/2009/10/28/7238/feed 0 Talking 2C with Andy McElhany http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-andy-mcelhany/2009/10/16/7183 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-andy-mcelhany/2009/10/16/7183#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:16:42 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7183 Ballots for the November election are arriving in voters’ mailboxes beginning this week, and in Colorado Springs, one of the issues on the ballot is 2C, a property tax mill levy increase. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin recently sat down with a supporter and an opponent of the proposal. Yesterday we heard from 2C author Jan Martin. Here’s part of the conversation with an opponent of the proposal, Andy McElhany.

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Here’s the full audio (17 minutes):

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Hear from 2C author, Jan Martin.

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-andy-mcelhany/2009/10/16/7183/feed 1 Round-Up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-98/2009/10/15/7188 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-98/2009/10/15/7188#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:32:47 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7188 Republican lawmakers question the prisoner release plan as a way to save money…and, taking an early look at the race for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-98/2009/10/15/7188/feed 0 Talking 2C with Jan Martin http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-jan-martin/2009/10/15/7171 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-jan-martin/2009/10/15/7171#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:21:01 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7171 Ballots for the November election are arriving in voters’ mailboxes beginning this week, and in Colorado Springs, one of the issues on the ballot is 2C, a property tax mill levy increase. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin recently sat down with a supporter and an opponent of the proposal. Tomorrow at this time we’ll hear from Andy McElhany, who opposes 2C. Here’s part of the conversation with Councilwoman Jan Martin, who spearheaded the campaign for the levy increase.

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Here’s the full conversation with Jan Martin on 2C, which includes comments on the business community, and why the levy wouldn’t sunset. (20 minutes):

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Hear from 2C opponent Andy McElhany.

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/talking-2c-with-jan-martin/2009/10/15/7171/feed 1 Issue and Candidate Voter Forum http://krccnews.org/rccnews/issue-and-candidate-voter-forum/2009/10/14/7164 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/issue-and-candidate-voter-forum/2009/10/14/7164#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:22:46 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7164 The Citizens Project hosted an issue and candidate forum last night at the Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs. Speaking on issue 2C were Councilwoman Jan Martin (pro) and resident Andy McElhany (con). Measure 300 heard arguments from Douglas Bruce (pro) and Councilman Scott Hente (con). School board candidates also made presentations.

The following is the raw audio from the voter forum. (1 hour, 15 minutes long)

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Stay tuned to KRCC News for interviews with both Jan Martin and Andy McElhany.

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/issue-and-candidate-voter-forum/2009/10/14/7164/feed 0 Voting Equipment Certificaiton Rules http://krccnews.org/rccnews/voting-equipment-certificaiton-rules/2009/10/05/7111 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/voting-equipment-certificaiton-rules/2009/10/05/7111#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:35:44 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7111 The state is updating how it certifies voting machine equipment in preparation for future elections. The secretary of state’s office held an initial meeting on Friday to go over the details, another public hearing is scheduled for later this month. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/voting-equipment-certificaiton-rules/2009/10/05/7111/feed 0 Andrew Romanoff Kicks off Senate Campaign http://krccnews.org/rccnews/andrew-romanoff-kicks-off-senate-campaign/2009/09/17/7008 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/andrew-romanoff-kicks-off-senate-campaign/2009/09/17/7008#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:35:24 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7008 State Democrats knew there would be a fight from Republicans during next year’s senate race. The one thing that they weren’t counting on was competition from their own party. On Wednesday former speaker of the house Andrew Romanoff entered a crowded senate race to challenge incumbent Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/andrew-romanoff-kicks-off-senate-campaign/2009/09/17/7008/feed 0 Round-Up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-82/2009/09/09/6959 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-82/2009/09/09/6959#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:32:29 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=6959 A court-martial panel convicts an Air Force Academy major of rape and other sex crimes…Colorado Springs Councilman Jerry Heimlicher steps down, the Gazette reports…Great Sand Dunes National Park will be featured on a new quarter…and, another Republican looks into joining the bid to challenge Democratic Senator Michael Bennet.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-82/2009/09/09/6959/feed 0 Amendment 54 Ruling http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amendment-54-ruling/2009/06/25/6224 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amendment-54-ruling/2009/06/25/6224#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:06:23 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=6224 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amendment-54-ruling/2009/06/25/6224/feed 0 Round-Up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-38/2009/06/23/6187 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-38/2009/06/23/6187#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:35:49 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=6187 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-38/2009/06/23/6187/feed 0 Colorado Springs Municipal Election Results http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-municipal-election-results/2009/04/08/5707 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-municipal-election-results/2009/04/08/5707#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:14:43 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5707

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%

1D
Yes: 67.18%
No: 32.82%

For a more specific breakdown on the ballots cast, visit SpringsGov.com.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-municipal-election-results/2009/04/08/5707/feed 0 Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Darryl Glenn, D2 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-darryl-glenn-d2/2009/03/25/5541 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-darryl-glenn-d2/2009/03/25/5541#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:50:38 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5541

Darryl GlennBallots 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.

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Here’s the full conversation (17 minutes):

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

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-darryl-glenn-d2/2009/03/25/5541/feed 2 Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Bernie Herpin, D4 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-bernie-herpin-d4/2009/03/23/5514 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-bernie-herpin-d4/2009/03/23/5514#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:50:22 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5514 bernie_herpinBallots 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.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-bernie-herpin-d4/2009/03/23/5514/feed 1 Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Scott Hente, D1 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-scott-hente-d1/2009/03/20/5494 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-scott-hente-d1/2009/03/20/5494#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:50:33 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5494

Scott HenteBallots 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.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-scott-hente-d1/2009/03/20/5494/feed 0 Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Dave Gardner, D3 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-dave-gardner-d3/2009/03/18/5465 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-dave-gardner-d3/2009/03/18/5465#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:00:02 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5465

Dave GardnerBallots 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.

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Here’s the full conversation (25 minutes):

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-dave-gardner-d3/2009/03/18/5465/feed 0 Colorado Springs City Council Elections: Jerry Heimlicher, D3 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-jerry-heimlicher-d3/2009/03/17/5460 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-jerry-heimlicher-d3/2009/03/17/5460#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:57:06 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5460 Jerry HeimlicherThe 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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Listen to the entire conversation here (35 minutes):

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-city-council-elections-jerry-heimlicher-d3/2009/03/17/5460/feed 0 Round-Up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-20/2009/03/06/5333 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-20/2009/03/06/5333#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:35:06 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5333 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-20/2009/03/06/5333/feed 0 Citizen Report: Volunteer Day as Political Harmony http://krccnews.org/rccnews/citizen-report-volunteer-day-as-political-harmony/2009/03/05/5324 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/citizen-report-volunteer-day-as-political-harmony/2009/03/05/5324#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:55:36 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5324

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.

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

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/citizen-report-volunteer-day-as-political-harmony/2009/03/05/5324/feed 3 Mail-in Ballot Bill Gains Traction http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mail-in-ballot-bill-gains-traction/2009/02/17/5156 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mail-in-ballot-bill-gains-traction/2009/02/17/5156#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:07:45 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5156 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mail-in-ballot-bill-gains-traction/2009/02/17/5156/feed 0 Round-up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-14/2009/02/12/5128 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-14/2009/02/12/5128#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:32:23 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5128 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-14/2009/02/12/5128/feed 0 Round-up http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-13/2009/02/11/5107 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-13/2009/02/11/5107#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:33:21 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=5107 Checking in on Capitol Hill, the nationwide peanut butter recall affects some ice cream in the state, and more.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-13/2009/02/11/5107/feed 0 Markey settles in. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/markey-settles-in/2008/11/26/4517 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/markey-settles-in/2008/11/26/4517#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:18:54 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4517 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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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-4/2008/11/05/4418/feed 0 Governor Talks Post Election http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-talks-post-election/2008/11/05/4429 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-talks-post-election/2008/11/05/4429#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:35:58 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4429 The day after an historic election and big Democratic gains, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter praised Senator Barack Obama and talked about the challenges facing the state with the failure of several ballot questions. Ritter says he’s disappointed that amendment 58 was defeated despite the months he spent campaigning for its passage. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-talks-post-election/2008/11/05/4429/feed 1 Mark Udall Wins Colorado’s U.S. Senate Seat http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mark-udall-wins-colorados-us-senate-seat/2008/11/05/4426 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mark-udall-wins-colorados-us-senate-seat/2008/11/05/4426#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:33:43 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4426 It was a big night for Democrats nationwide and in Colorado. In the state’s closely watched US Senate race, Congressman Mark Udall won handily over Republican challenger and former Congressman Bob Schaffer. KUNC‘s Kirk Siegler was at the state democratic watch party in Denver.
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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mark-udall-wins-colorados-us-senate-seat/2008/11/05/4426/feed 0 Many Ballot Questions Fail at Polls http://krccnews.org/rccnews/many-ballot-questions-fail-at-polls/2008/11/05/4424 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/many-ballot-questions-fail-at-polls/2008/11/05/4424#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:32:32 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4424 It was a huge night for Democrats in Colorado and across the nation, but not everything went their way. Colorado voters struck down several Democratic backed ballot initiatives including an amendment that was pushed by Governor Bill Ritter. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/many-ballot-questions-fail-at-polls/2008/11/05/4424/feed 0 Election Day Snapshot http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-day-snapshot/2008/11/04/4409 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-day-snapshot/2008/11/04/4409#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:35:58 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4409 In addition to a president — Colorado voters elect a new U.S. senator and decide the fate of 7 congressional races as well as several controversial ballot questions. Even though more than half of Colorado’s electorate has already caste their ballots, thousands of voters from across the state are heading to the polls today. Bente Birkeland reports from two polling locations in Denver.
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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/election-day-snapshot/2008/11/04/4409/feed 0 Q & A with Bidlack http://krccnews.org/rccnews/q-a-with-bidlack/2008/10/29/4388 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/q-a-with-bidlack/2008/10/29/4388#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:15:18 +0000 Delaney Utterback http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=4388 KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin sat down for a Q&A with Colorado’s 5th Congressional District challenger Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack.
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