Capitol Coverage

Renewable energy was the Governor’s top priority last legislative session, But it appears a slate of issues will top his agenda next year. Ritter recently joined legislative leaders at the Denver Press Club to talk about priorities for the coming months. Bente Birkeland reports. [LISTEN]

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Education, transportation and healthcare are just a few of the issues legislative leaders briefed reporters on at a recent meeting. Lawmakers listed their priorities for the upcoming session which starts in January. Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Bente Birkeland spoke with fellow reporters about the event. [LISTEN]

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Several new lawmakers are coming to the capitol this January for their first legislative session and the senate has a new president. Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Bente Birkeland spoke with fellow reporters about how this could change the dynamic inside the capitol. [LISTEN]

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Colorado has decertified two electronic voting systems for failing to pass security tests. The ruling has county officials wondering how they’ll run the 2008 elections, since they say there’s not enough time to buy new equipment and train poll workers before the August primary. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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Coloradoans spend an estimated $30 billion a year on health care. Part of that expense is the $12,106 it costs, on average, to insure a family of four. Of that amount, more than $900 is what it costs to re-imburse doctors, hospitals and others for expenses associated with the 780,000 Coloradoans who don’t have health […]

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The state announced it’s latest round of GO_CO grants this week. This time nearly 60 million dollars is being awarded to counties, cities and trusts across Colorado. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN]

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