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July 1, 2009

Checking in with CO’s Freshmen Representatives

Even veteran lawmakers say Congress is moving extremely fast this year. Bills and votes keep coming, and in the first six months, Colorado’s freshmen legislators are working hard to just keep up. Reporter Sara Sciammacco has this report card for KRCC.

Filed under: Capitol News Connection, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 6:29 pm

June 29, 2009

Round-Up

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.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Energy, Environment, Memorial, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

June 25, 2009

Round-Up

Congressman Doug Lamborn on health care…and, Safeway employees reject the latest contract bid.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Health, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

June 17, 2009

Round-Up

Colorado holds the highest growth rate for children living in poverty…Gov. Bill Ritter attends the Western Governors’ Association meetings…a subcommittee approves extending a spending ban on the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site…and, Representative Betsy Markey testifies for wildfire mitigation.

May 20, 2009

Round-Up

Colorado’s senators still back shutting down Guantanamo Bay…and, Governor Bill Ritter vetoes an unemployment bill.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Prisons, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 10:54 am

April 24, 2009

Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Colorado Democrats are touting a climate change plan in Congress as a force for economic growth and job creation back home. Republicans say it’s a formula for deeper recession. Yanmei Xie has more from Capitol Hill.

Filed under: Business, Capitol News Connection, Energy, Environment — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:47 pm

March 25, 2009

Round-Up

New oil and gas rules head to the governor’s desk, and Colorado’s senators react to President Obama’s budget proposal.

March 20, 2009

Stimulus Road Projects in Colorado

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.

Filed under: Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Economy, Transportation — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:36 am

March 13, 2009

Round-Up

The Senate Energy Committee discusses an energy grid…and, Teller County Commissioners approve a mine expansion.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Energy — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:35 am

March 10, 2009

Round-Up

The battle on embryonic stem cell research continues…Groups object to Shell Oil’s request for water rights…The Division of Wildlife hosts “Angler Roundtables,”…and the Supreme Court says Colorado does not owe Kansas $9 million.

February 25, 2009

Round-Up

Colorado lawmakers react to President Barack Obama’s speech, and a plan to pay for road and bridge repairs moves forward in the Colorado statehouse.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Business, Capitol News Connection, Colorado, Economy, Round-Up, Transportation — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:40 pm

February 11, 2009

Round-up

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

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Capitol News Connection, Economy, Elections, Health, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:33 pm

January 22, 2009

Round-up

Bennet gets sworn into the US Senate…Updating wildfire conditions at Fort Carson…how drought conditions affect agriculture…and Colorado cat owners, beware.

January 21, 2009

Coloradans Visiting Washington DC React to the Inauguration

Coloradans who attended yesterday’s inaugural ceremonies in the nation’s capitol are hoping the transition of power will bring better economic times. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Filed under: Capitol News Connection, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:32 am

January 16, 2009

Round-up

Colorado is set to gain some new jobs…Salazar’s confirmation hearing…and gaining funds from the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Capitol News Connection, Politics, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:34 am

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