Colorado’s outgoing Speaker of the House Democrat Andrew Romanoff is backing a ballot initiative that aims to change the state constitution and set aside more money for education. Opponents say the amendment will effectively gut the Tax Payers Bill of Rights or TABOR amendment. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

The two major party candidates for Colorado’s open U.S. senate seat held their second debate in two days on Tuesday. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted the debate and the questions focused on business and the economy. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Governor Bill Ritter is putting his weight behind a ballot measure that would raise severance taxes on the oil and gas industry and use the money for higher education, wildlife and clean energy projects. It’s a costly campaign and oil and gas companies are spending millions of dollars trying to defeat the measure by attacking the Governor and his plan. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

The U.S. House passed a financial rescue plan on Friday by a wide margin, but the majority of Colorado’s U.S. Representatives voted against the measure. The “no” votes didn’t fall along party lines…with two Republicans and two Democrats opposing the package. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

While the water cooler talk today will likely be about last night’s vice-presidential debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, Senator John McCain reminded Coloradans on Thursday that he’s the one running for president at a campaign stop in Denver. McCain held a women’s town hall forum as part of a two day swing through the swing state. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Colorado lawmakers cast votes on the Wall Street bailout plan plus a look at what the failure of the vote could mean…Colorado receives a grant to help some veterans entering the criminal justice system…and Gov. Ritter expresses opposition to Amendment 46.

At a campaign stop in Westminster Senator Barack Obama urged Americans to remain calm in the wake of a financial crisis and the defeat of a 700 billion dollar financial bailout plan. It was Obama’s second campaign stop in Colorado since the Democratic National Convention. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

The Governor announced modest budget cuts on Thursday in the wake of President George W. Bush’s dire economic prediction and talks of a 700 billion dollar bailout of the country’s financial system. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Colorado voters this fall will caste their ballot on a whole host of issues. Bente Birkeland talked with Colorado State University Political Science Professor John Straayer about the crowded ballot and what it could mean for 18 statewide ballot measures.

Senator Barack Obama wrapped up a campaign swing through Colorado on Tuesday with a stop in Golden. The trip marked his first visit to Colorado since accepting the Democratic presidential nomination last month. Obama focused on wall street and his plan to put the economy back on track. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin made her second trip to Colorado on Monday since becoming the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee. Palin greeted an enthusiastic crowd of about three-thousand in a dirt-floor arena in Golden with calls for reform. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Colorado Republicans are leaving St. Paul feeling energized and excited about Senator John McCain’s campaign and his choice for a running mate. And their message to state Democrats is watch out. Bente Birkeland reports from Minnesota.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been the topic of conversation this week among Colorado’s 46 delegates to the Republican National Convention. They were surprised by Senator McCain’s choice last Friday, but many delegates say they’re on board with Palin. Bente Birkeland reports from Minnesota.

If the Democratic and Republican National conventions are any indication, Colorado has cemented its swing state status in this fall’s general election. During the DNC Democrats repeatedly said that the road to the White House leads through the west, and Colorado’s delegates to the Republican National Convention are getting the VIP treatment. Bente Birkeland reports from St. Paul Minnesota.

Members of Colorado’s delegation to the Republican National Convention say they’re excited for this week in Minnesota, despite the scaled back events and last minute changes due to Hurricane Gustav. The group met during a delegate breakfast on Monday. Bente Birkeland reports from Minnesota.