A Littleton woman badly sickened from salmonella-tainted eggs urged lawmakers to approve a new food safety bill…and, A volunteer firefighter won’t be charged in Colorado’s most destructive wildfire.

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An economic forecast released yesterday shows that higher than expected unemployment has pushed the state’s budget further into the red….Insurance companies estimate the so-called Fourmile Canyon Fire west of Boulder caused an estimated $217 million in damage…and, the US Olympic Committee has announced that the Warrior Games are scheduled to return to Colorado Springs next year.

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Voters will decide on a trio of tax and spending measures this fall that would cut billions of dollars from state and local governments and ban the state from borrowing money. In a show of bi-partisanship, both Democrats and Republicans are working together to try and defeat the measures, calling them draconian. And a grassroots movement is already underway in parts of the state, as local business owners and politicians try to spread the word that the amendments would effectively shut down the state. Bente Birkeland has more.

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The three candidates running for governor agree that smaller, more efficient government and private sector growth are key to turning around the state’s struggling economy. All of them want to re-brand the state as pro-business and say now is not the time for any tax increases to pay for government services. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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Governor Bill Ritter may be forced to cut another $189 million from Colorado’s budget because of a sluggish economic recovery and lower-than-expected revenues…Congressman John Salazar (D) is asking the House of Representatives to establish a database listing awards earned by U.S. servicemen and women…and, a dissident Anglican church in Colorado says its pastor has agreed not to contest a theft charge after he was accused of stealing $392,000 from his former church.

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In Colorado Springs, Lewis-Palmer Elementary is closed due to a brush fire near the school, which is now extinguished (Gazette, KOAA, KKTV, KRDO, KXRM). The Gazette revisits the homeless.

The Pueblo Chieftain talks to farmers about the notion of selling water in the Lower Arkansas Valley.

The Swink School Board has decided to install solar panels, honor staff, and has released scores for a standardized test (La Junta Tribune-Democrat).

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A helicopter has crashed near the top of Pikes Peak (Gazette, KOAA, KKTV, KRDO, KXRM).

KRDO takes a look at the state of Colorado highways. The Air Force considers low-flying military training missions in the region (Trinidad-Times).

In Colorado Springs, zoning issues regarding medical marijuana reach an impasse (Gazette, KKTV). The Gazette also has reaction over the resignation of Pikes Peak Community College President Tony Kinkel.

Congressman John Salazar (D-3) agrees with extending tax cuts for a year (Chieftain). Plans for Fountain Creek could lead to Water Court (Chieftain).

In Trinidad, city officials are considering a ban on medical marijuana businesses (Trinidad Times-Independent). The superintendent of the Trinidad school district does not plan to seek a contract renewal (Times-Independent).

Raton voters oust three city commissioners (Raton Range).

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New Census Bureau figures show Colorado’s poverty rate is about two percentage points lower than the national rate in one of the worst economic years in recent history…The Colorado Community College System has announced the resignation of Dr. Tony Kinkel, president of Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs…and, The Bureau of Land Managemet plans to round up an estimated 138 wild horses in northwestern Colorado that are outside of a designated herd management area.

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In Colorado Springs, the Gazette and Business Journal report on a proposed ban on medical marijuana shops within a certain proximity of religious institutions. KKTV has this look at flu shots. KRDO profiles a graffiti unit in the city. Colorado Springs ups the current fire ban (Gazette), while El Paso County initiates its own fire ban (KXRM). The Colorado Springs Independent takes a look at a support group for veterans with PTSD.

The Gazette profiles a couple and their recent purchase of an historic hotel in Cripple Creek. KRDO is tracking a landlord in Cripple Creek who may own several homes in poor condition.

Freemont County adopts a fire ban (KXRM).

The Pueblo City-County Health Department plans to study the rising rate of teen pregnancy (Chieftain). Ceasar Chavez Academy officials have reached an agreement with a bond holder (Chieftain).

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Colorado Springs medical marijuana businesses plan to fight proposed zoning rules that would restrict their distance to religious institutions….Organizers have canceled a planned October debate between candidates for the 4th Congressional District…and, a ceremony at Rocky Ford High School tomorrow marks the installment of solar energy systems.

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