Revenue Forecast
The Colorado Legislative Council has just announced their June 2009 quarterly revenue forecast. Legislative Council, the research and economics support …
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Miller Moths
This year is an especially heavy year for miller moths. Millers migrate in the late spring/early summer from the plains …
Victims' Assistance
The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety strongly advocates for the rights of crime victims. Their fund, VALE (Victim Assistance and …
Colorado’s Hot Jobs & Growing Industries
In spite of the recent down economy, there are still many good jobs to be found. The Colorado Department of …
Coyotes
As humans increasingly push into their habitats, coyotes are becoming a much more common sight in urban/suburban areas. Recently, Greenwood …
Colorado Rail Relocation Implementation Study
The State Publications Library has just received a major publication by the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Rail Relocation …
Seat Belt Laws
SB09-296 failed to make it through the legislature, but the bill that would have toughened seat belt laws still generated …
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In response to new state laws, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has produced new guidelines for the inspection of …
Pinnacol Assurance
As the legislature struggles to balance the budget in these difficult economic times, they have started to look toward the …
2009 "Long Bill" State Budget
It’s the most contentious Long Bill in years as lawmakers try to find ways to cut millions of dollars out …
Four-Day School Weeks
With the current difficult economic times, many school districts are considering going to four-day school weeks to save money. Four-day …
In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
The news coverage regarding SB09-170, a bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition, may …
Road Conditions/Highway Closures
For up-to-date road conditions around the state, and to find out which highways are open or closed, visit the Colorado …
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and Colorado
Many people are wondering how the federal Recovery & Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Federal Stimulus) will benefit Colorado. Governor Ritter’s office …
Presidential Election by Popular Vote
Presently the Legislature is considering HB09-1299, which seeks to change Colorado’s system of elections by entering into an agreement with …
Transportation Construction Projects
The recent passage of the FASTER bill means that now drivers will be paying an additional $40 on their car …
Dropout Prevention
HB09-1243 addresses Colorado’s high school graduation rates and what can be done to encourage high school students not to drop …
Enacting Legislation for Amendment 50 (Expanded Gaming)
In November voters passed Amendment 50, which expands gambling to include higher bets and new games. The extra money would …
The Arveschoug-Bird Spending Limit
With the current economic situation, a major focus of the state legislature this session has been the budget. According to …
Conservation Easements
With the current budget crisis, conservation easements are a frequent topic of discussion, particularly in regards to rural areas of …