Special Session Getting Heated Before it Begins

Governor John Hickenlooper doubled down today (Friday) on why he thinks a special legislative session is needed. Some tax revenues, he says, are not going to places like the Denver Zoo and museums because of a mistake in a bill […]

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Capitol Coverage: Budget Forecast Preview

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 state to make any last minute adjustments before the budget goes into effect on […]

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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 asking the Joint Budget Committee to intervene to save the Colorado Energy Office, avoiding […]

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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 about Washington, among many other comments. Before entering politics, Senator Franken was popular on Saturday Night […]

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