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Colorado gains federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects…and, Senator Mark Udall attends a rally fo new climate change legislation.
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Gambling regulators lower their forecast…Governor Bill Ritter speaks about water at a symposium…and, federal authorities look to change how oil development is regulated.
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Craver Middle School in Colorado City closes for an influenza-like illness…state auditors say Colorado’s college loan forgiveness and scholarship plans are falling short…and, habitat restoration in areas harmed by the Hayman fire gets a financial boost.
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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 new beginning, but as Bente Birkeland reports, the road for other veterans hasn’t been as easy.
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A judge rejects a lawsuit that was blocking an agreement to finance construction of a new USOC headquarters…A federal judge rejects a request from Colorado health officials seeking to set an enforceable deadline for destroying mustard agent at the Pueblo Chemical Depot…and, more.
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For this week’s “Citizen Report,” resident Jan Speights shares a story of finding new meaning in life through death, and of an activity that’s helped her refocus her priorities.
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(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between KRCC and the Colorado Springs Gazette. More citizen journalism is available at CSFreshInk.com.)
Boulder Democratic Representative Jared Polis sits on a committee currently holding hearings on legislation aimed at preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity…Highway 5 to the summit of Mount Evans is officially closed for the season…and, concern over Cripple Creek’s donkey herd.
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The controversial decision whether to plant genetically modified sugar beets on Boulder County open space took a new turn that might have caused a collective sigh of relief across the Front Range. KRCC’s Ellen Mahoney has this update on the issue.
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Colorado hires “Veterans Green Jobs” to weatherize homes in the San Luis Valley…and, a new program that aims to curb costs for diabetes patients proves beneficial.
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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 Birkeland reports from Denver.
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