Capitol Coverage

The state is updating how it certifies voting machine equipment in preparation for future elections. The secretary of state’s office held an initial meeting on Friday to go over the details, another public hearing is scheduled for later this month. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from Denver. [SOQ includes underwriting] Sourced from: RSS Feed List of Recent Postings: Capitol […]

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A new report recommends overhauling Colorado’s child welfare system, and shifting much of the control for services from counties to the state. The recommendations say Colorado’s current system is inconsistent, flawed and fails to adequately protect children. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from the state capitol. [SOQ includes underwriting] Sourced from: RSS Feed List of Recent Postings: […]

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Colorado will receive about 34 million dollars from the federal recovery act for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The U.S. Department of Energy made the announcement on Wednesday and also released a report on Colorado’s green energy potential. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from the state capitol. Sourced from: RSS Feed List of Recent Postings: […]

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A new program to train veterans from across the country to work in green jobs has gotten off to an ambitious start in Colorado. Just recently Veterans Green Jobs won a 1 million dollar state contract to weatherize homes, and the group is hoping to expand nationally. For some the program has created a […]

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Colorado is facing another 240 million dollar revenue shortfall based on the latest economic forecast released on Monday. The report says job losses, and a drop in consumer spending are the root causes. Governor Bill Ritter warned of additional cuts to state services. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from Denver. [SOQ includes underwriting] Sourced from: RSS […]

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Colorado is facing a 240 million dollar revenue shortfall according to the latest economic forecast released on Monday. This includes a more than 1 billion dollar shortfall over this and next year’s budget cycles. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from Denver.  Sourced from: RSS Feed List of Recent Postings: Capitol Coverage Project

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a 300 million dollar Recovery Act grant program on Friday for building green public housing units. He made the announcement in Denver as part of a sustainable community tour. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland has more from the state capitol. [SOQ includes underwriting] Sourced from: RSS Feed List of […]

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State Democrats knew there would be a fight from Republicans during next year’s senate race. The one thing that they weren’t counting on was competition from their own party. On Wednesday former speaker of the house Andrew Romanoff entered a crowded senate race to challenge incumbent Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary. Bente (BEN tuh) […]

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