Victims' Assistance
The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety strongly advocates for the rights of crime victims. Their fund, VALE (Victim Assistance and …
Colorado Virtual Library
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 …
Farmer’s Markets
Summer is almost here, and that means fresh produce is available from local farmers. One of my favorite things to …
Coyotes
As humans increasingly push into their habitats, coyotes are becoming a much more common sight in urban/suburban areas. Recently, Greenwood …
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 …
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 …
Death Penalty
The General Assembly has been discussing a bill (HB09-1274) that would repeal the death penalty and re-direct funds into a …
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In response to new state laws, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has produced new guidelines for the inspection of …
Swine Flu
The news has been filled with the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and several cases have been reported …
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 …
Colorado Complete Count Campaign
A new committee is being formed to increase awareness about the the 2010 census, and to encourage people to participate …
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 …
Diabetes Awareness
Yesterday was American Diabetes Alert Day, a day to inform the public about the seriousness of diabetes. People are encouraged …
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 …
Sunshine Week
This week is “Sunshine Week”, a national initiative focusing on the importance of open government and freedom of information. In …