Colorado’s joint budget committee meets on Tuesday to get the latest figures on the state’s economy. Bente Birkeland has more. The quarterly economic forecast allows the […]
Capitol Coverage: Energy Office Funding Still in Limbo
During the legislative session, state lawmakers cut funding for the office that oversees weatherization and other energy saving programs for residents. Now, Gov. John Hickenlooper is […]
Booktalk: “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate”. A memoir
“President Trump, his son-in-law, the Attorney General and others are not acting like people who have nothing to hide.” Senator Al Franken had plenty to say […]
Capitol Coverage: Transportation Bill, Top Priority In Colorado Statehouse, Fails
The highest legislative priority for the governor and leaders in both parties — transportation funding — failed in the Republican- controlled Senate Finance Committee on April […]
Capitol Conversation: Colorado Lawmakers Debate Teen Sexting and Oil and Gas Legislation
With just weeks left in the legislative session, bills are moving through the statehouse at rapid speed. Topics that have recently generated a lot of interest […]
Capitol Coverage: Lawmakers Discuss Final Steps in Passing Budget
Colorado’s $28.6 billion budget is nearing the end of its legislative journey. Each year, the six-member, bipartisan Joint Budget Committee crafts a balanced budget before sending […]
Capitol Coverage: Colorado Newspaper Fights Back on Fake News
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel is accusing Republican State Senator Ray Scott of defamation, and is threatening to sue him for a tweet he sent calling […]
Outsources: Colorado Senator Patrick “Pat” Steadman
Patrick “Pat” Steadman served nearly 8 years in the Colorado Senate as openly gay. He started his political life working against the passage of Amendment Two. […]