Colorado health officials say Hispanics and Native Americans have the highest percentage of adults without health insurance in the state…Governor Bill Ritter announces state furlough days…and, University of Colorado researchers release a report on global warming and the Colorado River.

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Advocates of medical marijuana feared that a hearing last night would result in new regulations. But it turned into an expansion of patients and growers’ rights, and a rousing victory for activists. KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney has more.

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The U.S. Forest Service closes a shooting range for a safety review after a man is accidentally shot…Colorado’s U.S. Senators request that the Army institute a pilot program at Ft. Carson…and, Governor Bill Ritter addresses Congress.

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Governor Bill Ritter has wrapped up a three day conference in Mississippi with governors from across the country. The National Governors Association meets twice a year, the latest conference focused on economic recovery and sustainable infrastructure. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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The state health board opens a hearing on medical marijuana…Governor Bill Ritter has a new title…and the race for state treasurer gets a new candidate.

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Federal energy officials schedule a meeting to discuss mercury disposal near Grand Junction…a bear is accused of killing animals at a Pueblo-area farm…former uranium mines designated as bat havens…and, Colorado’s unemployment rate remains the same.

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Healthcare providers for uninsured Coloradans say they’re under pressure to serve the increasing number of people out of work with no other place to turn for health care. Money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is helping to prop up some of these community health centers, but they say the federal dollars are only a short term fix. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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A highway bill making its way through Congress, among other things, seeks to require DUI offenders to take breathalyzers before starting their cars…and, the BLM stays neutral when it comes to artists’ “Over the River” plans.

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For resident Duane Slocum and his wife, service is simply a part of their lives, and of their faith. In today’s “Citizen Report,” Slocum describes where their calling has taken them.

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A new study released by the Army today suggests there’s no single cause, but rather a number of risk factors related to violent crime associated with soldiers stationed at Ft. Carson…African-American students in Colorado close a gap…and, Jefferson County confirms a case of the plague.

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