Transportation Construction Projects
The recent passage of the FASTER bill means that now drivers will be paying an additional $40 on their car …
Colorado Virtual Library
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 …
Furloughs
The current economic crisis has led the governor and the general assembly to consider ways to cut spending to accomodate …
Conservation Easements
With the current budget crisis, conservation easements are a frequent topic of discussion, particularly in regards to rural areas of …
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 …
Wellness Programs
Right now the popular thing to do is to implement wellness programs – whether for workers, schools, or other groups. …
Bill to Promote Colorado Film
The Colorado House of Representatives recently introduced HB09-1010, which would create an office to promote Colorado as a film location, …
Education Bill Tracker
The Colorado Department of Education has created a tool called the “Education Bill Tracker” to track the progress of state …
Retail Sales
With the current struggling economy, retail sales dropped and many stores posted numbers below expectation for the recent holiday season. …
Carbon Monoxide
The General Assembly is considering a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all new residential construction, and …
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Recently the Colorado State Parks released their 2008 SCORP (Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan). This study includes survey data 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 …
New Laws Effective January 1, 2009
Tomorrow, being January 1, a number of new laws will take effect. These include: An increase in Colorado’s minimum wage. …
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 …
Remedial Education
Last week the Colorado Dept. of Higher Education released their 2008 report on remedial education. This report received a great …
Winter Heating Assistance
When faced with a week of below zero temperatures, keeping warm becomes of vital importance. The high cost of heating …
Prairie Dogs
As more and more land gets developed, these cute little critters are becoming endangered. Because prairie dogs are (or at …