Safe Schools
A new title in our collection on gun violence, Project Safe Neighborhood, Final Report, brings to mind that 7 years …
State Publications Library Staff
Reaching for Higher Education
Making decisions regarding educational choices after high school graduation is never easy. However, the Colorado Department of Higher Education has …
Gardening in Colorado
Colorado gardeners are happy to see spring here and are always looking for help gardening in our climate! I would …
Take A Count
Numbers, numbers, numbers. . . Many agencies of Colorado state government keep track of everything from the number of library …
Teen Drivers
Recent news carried the story about the man who used the HOV lane by riding with a dummy. The judge …
Living With Asthma
If you live in Colorado chances are that you know someone with asthma. Colorado has the second highest prevalence of …
Prairie Dog Sightings
April and May are the months to start seeing young prairie dogs at burrows in Front Range open spaces. The …
March: Women’s History Month
By Presidential Proclamation, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor the contributions that women have made in our society. …
Flu Epidemic vs Pandemic
Hear that coughing and sneezing – that means it’s flu season. Numbers of suffers seem to be down this year, …
Wolves in Colorado
The prospect of wolves migrating into Colorado is a polarizing topic. Consequently, last week when a lone wolf was spotted …
The Court of Last Resort
The Colorado Supreme Court is indeed the state’s court of last resort and its decisions are binding on all other …
Goose on the Loose
Long-time residents of the Front Range can remember that sighting a Canada goose was rare and a thrill. Now they …
Smoke Rises at the State Capitol
Banning smoking in public places in Colorado has risen to the top of many debates this past week as the …
Energy Conservation
President Bush’s recent “energy tour,” which included a stop at Golden’s NREL, reflects everyone’s concern about rising energy costs this …
Bald Eagles Flying High in Colorado!
Recently the federal government announced that the bald eagle could be delisted as an endangered species within a year or …
Colorado State Capitol Building
While the 2006 Colorado legislature is in session, upgrades to the capitol building have been put on hold. It’s a …
Have Questions About Your Taxes?
Questions always come up as we organize tax information in anticipation for filing. It’s not too early to start. Who …
Lobbyist Information
With the 2006 legislative session in progress, you may want to contact a lobbyist. You can use the Registered Professional …
Tax Incentives for Hybrid Vehicles
The Colorado Legislative Council Staff recently published an Issue Brief titled, “Tax Incentives for Hybrid Vehicles”. It pertains to hybrid …
Legislators’ Term Limits
With the Colorado legislature starting again, there is interest in term limits. Below is state and federal information about this …