Governor Bill Ritter signed one of his top legislative priorities into law yesterday, a measure that aims to make the state’s public pension fund solvent. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse.
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A measure that aims to protect citizens from questionable police searches during routine traffic stops cleared the house judiciary committee on Monday on a party line vote. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.
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Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that cuts state employee retiree benefits in order to help prevent the pension system from going broke…Concealed weapons will no longer be permitted on Colorado State University’s two campuses…Shell Oil is abandoning its quest for Yampa River water rights in northwest Colorado for now.
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In Colorado Springs, the Gazette reports on an area HOA joining others in speaking in favor of a new bill at the statehouse. KRDO reports Harrison D-2 is preparing to start a “pay for performance” scale for the district’s teachers. KOAA reports on a City Council meeting addressing city parks and budget cuts.
The La Junta Tribune-Democrat reports on a new courthouse surveillance system bid approved by the Otero County Commissioners.
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Agricultural historian Bonnie Lynn-Sherow closes Colorado College’s State of the Rockies series tonight, with a talk on “The Mythological Power of the Family Farm.” The Kansas State University history professor connects the history of the family farm ideal with Jeffersonian principles. KRCC’s Michelle Mercer spoke with Lynn-Sherow about that history, and met up with some eastern Colorado farmers to see how the Jeffersonian ideal holds up today.
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In Colorado Springs, KOAA has reaction from an area retiree’s group on the state’s plan for the Public Employee’s Retirement Association. The Colorado Springs Business Journal takes a look at gender bias in the cost of health insurance.
The Pueblo Chieftain looks at water exchanges on the Arkansas River.
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Apologies, which lawmakers apologize and which don’t? Who should and who shouldn’t, and what does the whole process say about the legislature and life under the gold dome? Bente Birkeland explores the issue as part of our weekly capitol conversation series.
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In Colorado Springs, the Gazette reports the Colorado Springs Utilities won’t discount water for city parks, while KRDO says the city has asked water experts to prioritize parks.
The Pueblo Chieftain reports the Colorado State Penitentiary II in Canon City might open earlier than expected.
The La Junta Tribune-Democrat looks at acreage expiring in the national Conservation Reserve Program, and that Otero County officials are seeking a solar and meteorological station.
The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports state legislators have decided to keep tourism funds in place.
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Governor Bill Ritter announced his latest proposal to help fill an additional 300 million dollar budget shortfall yesterday. The plan comes as a controversial package of bills to eliminate another 150 million dollars in tax exemptions for businesses awaits his signature. Bente Birkeland reports from the state house.
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Gov. Bill Ritter is recommending that the state liquidate a scholarship trust fund, close a prison boot camp and go after delinquent taxpayers to balance Colorado’s budget…General Motors is launching ads tomorrow against a bill aimed at helping Colorado dealerships terminated by GM and Chrysler Group, LLC…and, the U.S. Northern Command, based at Peterson Air Force Base, is helping transport a Mexican army field kitchen to Haiti to help feed earthquake victims and relief workers.
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