This past session the General Assembly passed HB08-1168, “Concerning financial literacy in kindergarten-through-twelfth grade education.” This bill requires revision of the state’s model content standards to include “financial literacy,” meaning,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
We have recently received a new guide on visitation rights for parents called: “A Parent’s Guide to Visitation: How to Establish and Enforce Parenting Time” from the Colorado Department of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
It’s getting to be that time when people are planning their summer vacations. CoSPL has in our collection the official state vacation guides from the Colorado tourism office; these are… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
April 22nd is Earth Day. Around the nation, events are being held to educate people about environmental issues. To find out about activities going on Colorado visit the Calendar of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
June is Colorado Bike Month. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is promoting bicycle safety. There are many useful resources on their webpage: The Colorado Bicycling Manual:… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has added a new feature to it’s sex offender web site, http://sor.state.co.us/. The new “map search” allows you to create a map and view listings… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
Rumor has it that members of the General Assembly are ready to introduce a bill that will require the use of paper ballots in the 2008 elections. Concerns have been… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
Today Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman announced the results of his evaluation of voting systems around the state. Voting machines in over 40 counties were decertified, leaving many county… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
Today is the last day to file income tax returns, and many folks are scrambling for forms and tax information. Most forms are available online: Colorado forms are available from… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
This is the season when political campaigning really gets going, and 2008 is a major election year for both national and state elections. Many state legislators are term-limited and won’t… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
There has been a lot of doom and gloom in reports on the economy in the news lately. Some say that a recession is coming, and others think it may… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
Those who are following the Legislature may be wondering about Rep. Douglas Bruce and his well-publicized and generally unsuccessful crusade against safety clauses. Bruce argues that many bills carry the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
There has been a lot of discussion lately in the news and in the community about the possibility of a ballot measure that will increase the severance taxes oil and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
The Colorado budget bill known as the “Long Bill” was introduced yesterday. This is the annual bill presented by the Joint Budget Committee that is the state’s budget. The bill… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
A recent outbreak of salmonella in Alamosa has caused officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to issue an advisory for residents not to drink the tap… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
This past Friday HB08-1194 passed through the House Appropriations Committee and will now go on to a full vote of the House. HB1194 would, if passed, require convicted drunk drivers… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
Did you know that there is a state agency that focuses solely on wine and grapes in Colorado? The mission of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board is to encourage… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
One of the best ways to promote tourism in our state is to encourage its use as a location for movie and television filming. The state maintains a website, http://www.coloradofilm.org/,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has just released a brand-new DVD, Fly Fishing Colorado. The two-hour video travels to some of the great fishing spots around the state. According to… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)
After a 40 year ban, liquor store owners might get to start selling on Sundays if SB08-082 passes. And it looks like it will–yesterday the bill easily passed second reading… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)