The Air Force Academy has reversed course and released the results of a survey on what cadets think about religious tolerance, sexual harassment and other aspects of their lives as students….Outside groups continue their assault in advance of the midterm Congressional elections.
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Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper says if elected as the state’s next Governor he would ask oil and gas companies for a voluntary increase in severance taxes to help fund college scholarships. Hickenlooper made the comments to the Durango Herald earlier this week. The suggestion took many energy companies by surprise. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
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As the official Election Day draws near, both Democrats and Republicans are quietly making plans for possible recounts…Issue 300 in Colorado Springs questions whether voters would prefer an elected “strong” mayor instead of having a city manager.
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In Colorado Springs, city officials seek public input on the 2011 budget (Gazette, KRDO, KXRM). Panelists at the Homeland Defense Symposium being held at the Broodmoor say Colorado Springs would be a prime place for a cyber security center (Colorado Springs Business Journal). The Pikes Peak Highway gets a new fee structure (Gazette).
Dozens of mobile homes near Ellicot were damaged in a fire (Gazette, KRDO, KXRM).
In Pueblo, a worker has died following an accident at the Vestas plant (Chieftain). The State Fair lost less money on this year’s entertainment than previously (Chieftain).
And, in case you missed it, the Gazette takes a look at Proposition 102 in this upcoming election, a proposal that deals with bail bonds. Also, in Colorado Springs, the airport looks to trim its 2011 budget (Gazette).
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There’s a pretty good chance that a local ballot in Colorado this year has a question about banning medical marijuana dispensaries on it. More than 40 cities, towns and counties are asking voters to forbid or otherwise regulate marijuana-related businesses. KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney surveys the election landscape.
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Researchers hope a new $17 million, 3-year study will help them reduce rising numbers of suicides in the military by determining for the first time which programs work and which don’t…Voters in Colorado will decide November 3rd on Amendment 62, also known as the “personhood amendment”…and, the outsourcing company Affiliated Computer Services Inc. says it plans to hire 450 people for its call center operations in Colorado Springs.
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Several recent public opinion polls show a narrowing in the Governor’s race as American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo draws more supporters from Republican Dan Maes. But Democrat John Hickenlooper is still leading in the polls. Bente Birkeland examines the race as part of our capitol conversation series that runs through election day.
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Hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from outside groups now dominates these midterm electionss. Tens of millions of those dollars have poured into Colorado races for television ads and other campaigning. Manuel Quinones has more from Capitol Hill.
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*Please note: This story incorrectly identifies the Democratic incumbent in Colorado’s 3rd District as Ken Salazar. It should be John Salazar.
An unprecedented amount of money from independent groups is flowing into congressional and statewide races this election season. In fact, Colorado’s U.S. senate race has attracted the highest amount of money from outside groups compared to any other federal race in the country. Bente Birkeland examines how the money is impacting the political process.
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The U.S. Forest Service says beetle-killed trees have been cut down from alongside more than 420 miles of roads and trails in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming this year…and, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is almost finished with its five-year review of fishing regulations.
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