In today’s “Citizen Report,” resident Caroline Vulgamore proves you’re never too old to have a little fun.
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(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC. More information is available at the YourHub link at ColoradoSprings.com.)
Governor Bill Ritter says getting rid of a roughly 500 million dollar manufacturing tax exemption for businesses isn’t an option for filling part of the state’s budget shortfall. Ritter told Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday that the state would instead have to cut programs and services to erase the gap. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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The first swine flu fatality in Colorado…the public weighs in on the state’s budget crisis…and, Senator Mark Udall plans to question Secretary of the Army Nominee John McHugh.
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Statistics show Douglas County as the only large Colorado county to have employment growth from December 2007-December 2008…Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal criticizes a water pipeline plan…and, more.
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A state task force aimed at cutting poverty in half over the next decade held it’s first working meeting at the state capitol on Monday. Lawmakers were briefed on different ways to measure poverty and combat it. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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A committee meets for the first time to study poverty in Colorado…another committee looks at waste tires…a federal agency plans to look into phone subsidies…and, the Department of Energy and Bureau of Land Management extends a public comment period for studying where to build solar power plants.
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How Colorado shapes up in the federal government’s “Race to the Top” program…Antiques Roadshow visits the state capitol…and, more.
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A Republican lawmaker known for bucking his own party will serve as the Governor’s new economic development and international trade director. Governor Bill Ritter made the announcement in his office at the state capitol yesterday. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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In today’s “Citizen Report,” resident Kim Schultz talks about a new venture that aims to provide an outlet for backyard gardeners with too much produce, shoppers seeking food grown locally, and a sense of community for all.
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Governor Bill Ritter announced on Wednesday that state workers will take four furlough days which will shut down most government services. The Governor himself is voluntarily giving up four days of his own pay, and he says lay offs are likely in the near future. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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