Capitol Coverage

Ritter’s Final State of State Address

Bente Birkeland — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:36:19 +0000

Governor Bill Ritter delivered his final state of the state address in front of a joint session of the legislature on Thursday, with about 30 members of his extended family cheering him on. He touted his administration’s accomplishments and pledged to get the state’s economy back on solid ground. Bente Birkeland reports from the state house.

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Colorado Legislature Convenes

Bente Birkeland — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:34:29 +0000

Lawmakers kicked off the state’s annual 120 day legislative session on Wednesday. The day included speeches, family photos, and a few fresh faces new to the legislature. Bente Birkeland reports from the state house.

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Hickenlooper Enters Race for Governor

Bente Birkeland — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:34:19 +0000

Denver mayor John Hickenlooper has entered the race to become Colorado’s next Governor. The Democrat is filling the void left in the wake of Governor Bill Ritter’s decision not to seek a second term. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Capitol Conversation-Medical Marijuana

Bente Birkeland — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:27:10 +0000

The state’s legislative session convenes on Jan 13th, and we also return to our capitol conversation series with state house correspondent Bente Birkeland. She takes an in depth look at the issues of the day with fellow state house reporters. Today they’re talking medical marijuana.

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Copper Mountain to be Sold

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:25:29 +0000

Intrawest, which owns Whistler Blackcomb, the co-host of the 2010 Olympics announced Tuesday that it’s selling Copper Mountain Resort. The company has been hit hard by the recession. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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First Lady Visits Colorado

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:24:55 +0000

Female celebrities, leaders in science and industry, and White House Cabinet members helped first lady Michelle Obama kick off a national campaign to mentor students in Colorado Monday. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Budget Presented to Lawmakers

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:24:03 +0000

Governor Ritter formally presented his plan to cut 1 billion dollars from the state budget to lawmakers on Tuesday. Members of the joint budget committee asked few questions, but wondered whether all the proposals would be feasible. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Penry Drops out of Governor’s Race

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:43 +0000

Republican senate minority leader Josh Penry of Grand Junction has dropped out of the 2010 Governor’s race. The news was first reported by the Washington Post’s blog the Fix, on Monday. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Budget Cuts Unveiled

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:22 +0000

Governor Bill Ritter announced cuts to K-12 education, Medicaid, and higher education as part of his plan to balance next year’s budget. Ritter called it his most challenging budget yet. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Education Budget Cuts Preview

delaney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:56 +0000

Governor Bill Ritter warned educators on Thursday to brace for budget cuts in the state’s K through 12 system. Ritter made the comments while speaking to school districts from across the state at an event promoting health and nutrition. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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