State Parole Board

Due to the State budget deficit, the state has established an “early release initiative” whereby convicted felons are being released from prison a few weeks early to save the state… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse

A story in today’s Denver Post highlights the U.S. Dept of Game and Fish’s new effort to expand the habitat of a threatened species native to Colorado and Wyoming. The… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Window to State Government Research

The State Publications Library has recently updated and revised several subject guides that may be of interest to students, researchers and librarians. School Research Topics – a collection of links… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

PlantTalk Colorado

Colorado State University has teamed up with the Denver Botanic Gardens to offer the website PlantTalk Colorado. This handy website gives information on annuals and perennials; design; fruits; houseplants; insects… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Water Wells

If you live outside the city limits, as I do, most likely you depend on a private well for your water. Public water systems are regulated by the government, but… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

SchoolView

The Colorado Dept. of Education has recently released their new online tool entitled SchoolView. SchoolView is meant to be a central location for statewide K-12 school data, including the new… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

More State Budget Woes

Two new revenue forecasts for the state government were released yesterday, and the news is not good: an additional $240 million revenue shortfall for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The governor… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

State Museums

Even though the main Colorado History Museum is closing in a few months, you can still visit any of the Historical Society’s regional museums. Nine sites around Colorado include historic… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Colorado Backseat Budgeter

Do you have a suggestion for balancing Colorado’s state budget? Colorado State University’s Bighorn Leadership Development Program just launched the Colorado Backseat Budgeter, an online tool where the public can… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

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 shortfall, improving transportation, road/bridge maintenance and finding ways to bring… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

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 other information to “identify outdoor recreation trends, needs, and issues… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Transparency in Government

A new tool was launched yesterday that gives the public access to information about the expenditures and revenues of the Colorado state government. The new “Transparency Online Project” (http://tops.state.co.us/), provides… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Colorado Geology Map for Tourists

If you’re taking a road trip through Colorado this summer, you might want to check out the Colorado Geological Survey’s Tourist Guide to Colorado Geology, brand new this year. This… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

History of the General Assembly

Just one week remains until the close of another Legislative session. Colorado’s General Assembly has an interesting history and our library is one of the best places to find out… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Senior Citizens

The Colorado state government homepage, www.colorado.gov, includes a webpage with helpful information for senior citizens, including information on health, consumer protection, transportation, social security, housing/assisted living, and much more. On… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Health Care Reform in Colorado

It’s impossible to pick up a newspaper these days without seeing an article on President Obama’s proposals for health care reform. Here in Colorado, the governor is also focused on… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Find a Child Care Facility

The Colorado Dept. of Human Services just made your search for child care easier. They’ve set up a new database, Colorado Child Care Facility Search. Here you can locate child… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Favorite Historical Sites

In honor of Colorado Day (the 133rd anniversary of Colorado’s statehood), Governor Ritter is gathering a list of favorite destinations “for experiencing or learning about Colorado’s rich history. ” Coloradans… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

E-Colorado: Online Workforce Information

As part of the State of Colorado’s economic recovery plan, the Dept. of Labor and Employment has set up a new website, http://www.e-colorado.org/. Using this website, job seekers can access… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)

Unclaimed Property/Assets

Have you lost track of a bank account, stock certificate or retirement account? Did you move before receiving your income tax refund? The Unclaimed Property Office of the Colorado State… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 3453.46)