Capitol Coverage

Governor Ritter has signed a new law that expands health care coverage for people with mental illnesses such as depression and post traumatic stress disorder. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Coloradans will get rebates on their utility bills if they conserve energy under a new law. Governor Ritter signed the legislation earlier this week, it’s part of a package of new renewable energy measures. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Boulder businessman Jared Polis has entered the race for Congress from Colorado’s 2nd district. That means the wealthy businessman will face off against state senate president Joan Fitzgerald in the Democratic primary for the seat. The two are vying for the seat that Congressman Mark Udall is leaving to run for U.S. senate. Bente Birkeland […]

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Everyone in Colorado would have health care coverage within three years, under new proposals from the state’s blue ribbon healthcare commission. The commission will issue final recommendations to the legislature next year. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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The sole candidate for Colorado’s top education job is already thinking about what legacy he would want to leave. For starters he says a kinder friendlier education department. The state’s current education commissioner is retiring and often had a contentious relationship with superintendents and school boards. Lawmakers say they’re hopeful the next commissioner can turn […]

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Host Joel Edelstein interviewed Bente Birkeland and Charles Ashby the capitol reporter with the Pueblo Chieftain. Edelstein had just finished a half hour interview with Democratic Representatives, Morgan Carroll from Aurora and Jack Pommer from Boulder.
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The state’s legislative session is over, but the repercussions from it are just beginning. Our Denver reporter Bente Birkeland spoke with John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University, to get his perspective on the Governor’s first legislative session.
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More people went skiing in the rocky mountain region than any other part of the country, according to new data released from the National Ski Association. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.[LISTEN]

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Colorado’s legislative session ended Friday, five days ahead of schedule. Lawmakers say the last few days were anti-climatic compared to previous years. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Governor Bill Ritter says state government should become more efficient. On Wednesday he signed a measure to study how state agencies can save money and streamline programs. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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