Capitol Coverage

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has been a champion of renewable energy since taking office. He recently put solar panels on the Governor’s mansion and just got back from Washington DC where he asked congress to adopted national renewable energy standards for utilities. This week he’s hosting the Western Governor’s Association. The topic is getting more […]

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Governor Bill Ritter announced legislative proposals that he says would make the state more business friendly. His package includes property tax exemptions for small businesses and a streamlined business tax. But some Republicans say the proposals are nothing more than window dressing. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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David Skaggs, Colorado’s Director of Higher Education wants to change the way colleges and universities here measure success. That’s an important step, he says, towards making the case to voters to increase public funding. At present, Colorado ranks 48th in the amount of money state government gives per student to colleges and universities. We’re also […]

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A Democratic Congresswoman from Denver wants to designate more than a million and half acres of federal land in Colorado as wilderness. That would mean no energy development on the Roan Plateau. It’s virtually the same legislation she’s brought before congress since 1999. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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Inmate Attacks Limon Prison Supervisor New GOP Senate Candidate Announces Tancredo to Get Federal Matching Funds for Campaign State Supreme Court OKs Lawsuit Against Denver Archdiocese [LISTEN]

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A Democratic lawmaker from Denver wants to take part of the money slated to shore up the state education fund and use it for Denver Public Schools. The extra money would come from the Governor’s controversial proposal that freezes local property tax rates. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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The state’s Republican party has voted to move it’s caucuses to February 5th this year. More than 20 states will hold their primaries and caucuses that day. The state’s Democratic party is also caucusing then. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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In the wake of a deadly shooting last July Governor Ritter says he wants to install metal detectors and beef up security at the state capitol. The Governor wants the new measures in place before the legislative session starts in January. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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Labor day weekend traditionally marks the end of the summer tourist season. Tourism is a 9 billion dollar a year industry in Colorado and the state is hoping that a new infusion of cash into advertising will break last year’s record number of visitors. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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