Capitol Coverage

Colorado’s Democratic Congressmen Jon Salazar and Mark Udall will introduce a bill to protect additional wildlife areas on the western slope’s Roan plateau from oil and gas drilling. It would also try to make sure the state gets it’s fair share of royalties from the federal government for energy development. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Nearly 800 thousand Coloradans don’t have health insurance according to state figures. Lawmakers say getting more people covered will be a top priority when the legislature convenes Wednesday, January 8th, 2008. And a state commission plans to offer final recommendations on healthcare reform at the end of the month. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Colorado lawmakers, county clerks, and voting activists all disagree on the best way to conduct this year’s presidential election. The state decertified thousands of electronic voting machines for failing to pass security tests, leaving county clerks worried they won’t be ready this fall. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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A new audit from the U.S. Homeland Security Department says Colorado mismanaged nearly 8 million dollars in grants it provided. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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