Bike Safety
June is Colorado Bike Month, and Bike to Work Day is coming up next week (June 24). Before you ride …
Samantha Hager
Farmer’s Markets
Summer is almost here, and that means fresh produce is available from local farmers. One of my favorite things to …
Long-distance Rates
Even though cell phone use is increasing, many people still depend on a land-line for long-distance telephone service. The latest …
Death Penalty
The General Assembly has been discussing a bill (HB09-1274) that would repeal the death penalty and re-direct funds into a …
Swine Flu
The news has been filled with the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and several cases have been reported …
Colorado Complete Count Campaign
A new committee is being formed to increase awareness about the the 2010 census, and to encourage people to participate …
Diabetes Awareness
Yesterday was American Diabetes Alert Day, a day to inform the public about the seriousness of diabetes. People are encouraged …
Sunshine Week
This week is “Sunshine Week”, a national initiative focusing on the importance of open government and freedom of information. In …
Furloughs
The current economic crisis has led the governor and the general assembly to consider ways to cut spending to accomodate …
Foreclosures
In an effort to aid homeowners, the state legislature is introducing a “foreclosure timeout bill” which gives homeowners a 90-day …
Business Express
There is a new tool available for small business owners on colorado.gov called “Business Express.” There are quick links to …
Education Bill Tracker
The Colorado Department of Education has created a tool called the “Education Bill Tracker” to track the progress of state …
Carbon Monoxide
The General Assembly is considering a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all new residential construction, and …
Colorado Legislature – Back in Session Tomorrow (Jan. 7)
The Colorado State Legislature will convene for a new session tomorrow (January 7, 2009). They will be addressing the budget …
Economic Forecasts – who's right?
Last week economic forecasts were released from two different state agencies, the Colorado Legislative Council, and the Governor’s Office of …
Winter Heating Assistance
When faced with a week of below zero temperatures, keeping warm becomes of vital importance. The high cost of heating …
Winter Driving
A winter storm is expected to arrive in the Front Range sometime this afternoon. In preparation, you may want to …
Focus on the Children
A new and improved version of the State Publications Library’s “Focus on the Children” bibliography is now available. The subject …
Unemployed?
Unemployed? The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment may be able to help. Colorado Workforce Centers provide a variety of …
Agritourism
Have you ever been to a farmer’s market? toured a winery? picked your own blueberries? These activities are all part …