Capitol Coverage

As we reported yesterday, the state of Colorado is implementing an ambitious new law that seeks to radically change how it regulates its booming oil and gas industry. Governor Ritter recently signed the measure in Grand Junction It’s been a major focus of his administration’s early months. The bill is a response to growing criticism [...]

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Colorado ranks at the bottom of the nation when if comes to funding for higher education. University and college leaders, lawmakers and the Governor gathered in Colorado Springs over the weekend to discuss the problem and how to make sure more people in Colorado get a post secondary degree. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Does living in close proximity to natural gas wells cause health problems? There aren’t any studies proving a direct link, but people in Western Colorado are starting to complain. This is the first of two reports from Garfield County by Aspen Public Radio’s Kirk Siegler.
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Photo:www.carson.army.milFor the first time since announcing plans to expand the Pinon Canyon military training site in southeast Colorado, the U.S. army has released a detailed map of the land it plans to buy. Ranchers are trying to block the proposal and several hundred landowners attended a meeting with the army in Trinidad last night. Bente [...]

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Denver could receive millions of dollars from the federal government to ease traffic congestion. The head of the state’s transportation department says the funds would free up money in the state budget for road projects across Colorado. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Governor Bill Ritter held his first state dinner over the weekend for the Prince of Jordan. The prince is touring Colorado this week to learn about the state’s military training programs. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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The commission that regulates oil and gas development in Colorado cancelled it’s meeting this month because it doesn’t have enough members to hold a meeting. This news came a day after the Governor signed several energy bills that change how the state regulates the industry, including a bill that remakes the commission. Bente Birkeland reports [...]

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A state Judge has blocked Colorado’s new ethics law from going into effect. The law bans lobbyists from giving gifts to lawmakers. It also sets strict limits on how much money Government workers and their families can receive. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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