New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie refused to back down from his comments earlier this year, criticizing Colorado’s quality of life after legalizing recreational marijuana. Christie was in Colorado to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol. Bente Birkeland has the report.
Colorado’s legislative session wrapped up with a quiet final day, as lawmakers put the finishing touches on several bills and gave tributes to outgoing members. And as Bente Birkeland reports one of the least controversial measures passed after last minute negotiations. http://objects-us-east-1.dream.io/kgnu-news/2014/050714FinalDay.mp3
One of the key wildfire prevention measures of this year’s legislative session is in jeopardy of failing. The proposal has cleared the house, but as Bente Birkeland reports it faces new opposition in the senate. http://objects-us-east-1.dream.io/kgnu-news/2014/050114Wildfire.mp3