Even though Colorado led the nation on how to help people with disabilities live independently, the state still struggles with the issue. Today brings the second part of our series on long term care, with a look at the obstacles to independent living. For KRCC News, Laura Frank with the Rocky Mountain Investigative News Network reports.
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New census data shows that the number of neighborhoods with a significant number of people living in poverty has doubled in Colorado over the last decade….Colorado regulators have approved the pending merger between CenturyLink Inc. and Denver-based Qwest Communications International Inc….The Army has extended the public comment period for a plan to station helicopter combat aviation brigades…and, an environmental group is praising a federal agency’s decision to designate more land in Colorado as critical habitat for a tiny jumping mouse.
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State data on concealed handgun permits holds many errors (Chieftain). Poverty rises in Colorado (Denver Post). Colorado cities concerned, but not alarmed about cybersecurity issues (Denver Post).
U.S. Census data indicates an increase in the poor in El Paso County (Gazette). A Colorado Springs coalition hires a lobbying firm (Gazette). City Council adopts medical marijuana regulations (Gazette, KOAA, KRDO). Council also supports the notion of turning Memorial Health System into a nonprofit, an idea that gains opposition from anti-tax advocate Doug Bruce (Gazette).
The Water Quality Control Commission delays a decision regarding the planned Souther Delivery System pipeline after Pueblo‘s District Attorney issues a challenge (Chieftain). Pueblo Community College expects a jump in enrollment (Chieftain).
In Canon City, a council vacancy is filled (Daily Record).
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In El Paso County, one of every five nursing home residents wants to return to living in their own communities. In Pueblo County, it’s nearly one in every four. They’re among the 3500 Coloradans with disabilities who live in nursing homes but don’t want to be there. Many of them are young, and they could live on their own with help. The US Supreme Court says they have that right. It even would cost less to support them living independently. Still, the state is struggling to meet its own goal of moving people with disabilities out of institutions and back into their communities. For KRCC News, Laura Frank of the Rocky Mountain Investigative News Network has this first of two reports.
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Colorado lawmakers are asking the Army to extend the public comment period for a plan to station up to 120 helicopters and 2,700 more soldiers at Fort Carson…Members of an anti-tax group that backed three unsuccessful amendments to limit government spending in Colorado didn’t show up to a hearing today to consider whether the group broke state law…and, residents in southeastern Colorado may start seeing some low flying helicopters, as the state’s Division of Wildlife begins their annual deer surveys.
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NASA is creating a pilot project in Colorado aimed at helping companies develop and manufacture new energy technologies. The space agency hopes to one day expand the program across the country. Bente Birkeland has more.
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A ruling in Virginia on healthcare bodes well for a similar 20-state lawsuit opposing the government’s healthcare mandate (Gazette). Community colleges across the state show record growth (Chieftain).
In El Paso County, the Commissioner Chair remains optimistic about the “State of the Region” (KKTV, KXRM). The Southern Delivery System water pipeline hits another hurdle (Gazette).
In Pueblo, Fire Station No. 4 isn’t expected to open until 2012 (Chieftain). Canon City‘s Community Development Director resigns (Daily Record). Fremont County receives funds from Great Outdoors Colorado (Daily Record).
The U.S. Army looks to establish a covenant with Trinidad (Times Independent).
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For the first time in state history one of the most powerful water organizations in Colorado is proposing a statewide plan to address water needs. Some of the recommendations include water efficiency standards and aggressive conservation measures. Experts say the cost of inaction is dire, but many of the changes require legislation that may not be popular politically. Bente Birkeland explores the next steps.
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Getting America’s fiscal house in order will come at a cost to most Coloradans….and, Colorado high tech firms are getting a boost from NASA to speed up manufacturing in hopes of providing 10,000 new jobs over the next five years.
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The Lower Arkansas Valley faces drought conditions (Chieftain).
In Colorado Springs, the city puts forth an option to keep street lights off (KXRM). Rebates for renewable energy projects show lag (Colorado Springs Business Journal). The CSBJ follows the trail of money earmarked for a stalled hotel and adjacent parking garage*. Visitors to the Pioneer’s Museum will soon see the return of a bronze statue commemorating the county’s first African American juror (Gazette). Junior Achievement looks to a former D11 school for space to create an entrepreneurial learning ground for kids (CSBJ*).
The Pueblo Chieftain takes a look at the evolution of the Midtown Shopping Center.
Residents of Falcon examine whether to incorporate the town (KOAA). Opponents of the expansion of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site lose a key supporter in Congress (Trinidad Times-Independent). Custer County Commissioners dip into reserve to help balance the 2011 budget (Wet Mountain Tribune). Solar power comes online in Rocky Ford (LaJunta Tribune-Democrat).
The Trinidad Times-Independent reports on a proposed rate hike for electricity, declining revenue in Las Animas County, and a visit from the probable new owners of the Trinidad State Nursing Home. The Denver Post takes a look at the economic impact of Dr. Marci Bowers, known for gender reassignment surgery, leaving town.
In Denver, the zoo looks at transforming waste into energy (KOAA).
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