Roughly three weeks into Colorado’s annual legislative session a lot of bills are starting to get their first hearings. Bente Birkeland talks to statehouse reporters about the upcoming week and how politics impacts the bills being heard in committees. Highlights […]
Colorado lawmakers are back at the state capitol for the annual legislative session. As part of our capitol conversation series Bente Birkeland discusses priorities from the Governor and legislative leaders. Highlights On the tone at the Beginning of the […]
Hickenlooper Calls for Bipartisanship On Thursday Governor John Hickenlooper delivered his 6th state of the state address to the state legislature. In his speech he highlighted the need for people from all political stripes to work together to fix the […]
Dr. Martin Luther King: Reflections – Past, Present, and Future and the Colorado State Legislature. Angela Williams is the current Representative to the Colorado General Assembly’s House District 7. Before pursuing a life in public service Williams was the Principal owner […]
This week on the Labor Exchange, Dennis Creese speaks with Mike Ham, President, Colorado Springs Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO & Business Manager, IBEW LU #113. They speak about political issues and clear up some myths and misinformation about unions and […]
A bi-partisan committee of Colorado lawmakers is wrapping up statewide hearings this week on Colorado’s water plan. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
Students are heading back to school, but the road to graduation for this year’s incoming crop of seniors actually varies from school to school. That’s because unlike other states, Colorado does not have a set requirement for what it takes […]
On Monday, August 17th, Coloradans for Community Rights (CCR) officially submitted to the State Legislative Council proposed ballot language for their 2016 Community Rights Amendment which aims to change the power structure between municipalities and the State, and establish a new […]
