Capitol Coverage

In our monthly conversation with Governor Bill Ritter the chief executive discusses recent disagreements with federal land management agencies, meetings with leaders in higher education, and his interest in Congress’ efforts to craft immigration reform legislation.
These monthly conversations are produced for, and come to us courtesy of KCFR in Denver, they’re conducted by Ryan Warner, […]

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Scientists from across the country came to Colorado this week to discuss the latest research on emerging contaminants found in water. The compounds show up in minute traces and their effect on humans is unclear, but recent studies indicate they’re disrupting fish and frog populations. Bente Birkeland reports from Vail.
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The US House has passed a measure that would that would significantly slow commercial development of oil shale in western Colorado and neighboring states. Colorado congressman Mark Udall added the measure as an amendment to next year’s interior appropriations bill. If approved by the Senate, Udall’s amendment would bar the federal government from preparing […]

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Filmmaker Michael Moore stopped in Denver over the weekend to promote his new documentary Sicko, a critique of the American health care system. The film opens nationwide Friday and Moore held a rally on the state capitol steps. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Students are taking out an increasing amount of loans to pay for college, according to the latest figures from the College Board. Congress is now considering legislation aimed at cutting the soaring costs of higher education in Colorado and around the country. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Colorado’s speaker of the house is hoping you’ll add legislative debates to your winter TV line up. He’s not promising the next Sopranos but says he hopes the proposed legislative channel from the statehouse will still be a hit. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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The U.S House of Representatives has passed an amendment to block the army’s proposal to expand the Pinon Canyon military training site in southeast Colorado. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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The nation’s eyes will be on Colorado next summer when Denver hosts the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Controversy is already brewing with one group accusing the city of trying to hide the region’s homeless population from delegates. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Colorado has fewer homeless people compared to last year according to a new state report. But that report also says more families are becoming homeless than ever before. Almost 30 percent of homeless people in Colorado are children. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.[LISTEN]

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Governor Bill Ritter says too many kids in Colorado are dropping out of high school and failing to go to college. A new council is set to start work on reforming the state’s education system. The Governor recently appointed three people to head the council. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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