State Agency Budgets

November 1 is the deadline each year for each state agency to turn in their annual budget request. Our library collects all of these, and they are available for checkout…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Despite the fact that 32 years ago researchers first recognized fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the incidence is up to 2 out of every 1000 births. Many women are not getting… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

State Employee Partnership Agreements

There has been a lot in the news lately about Governor Ritter’s executive order authorizing partnership agreements with state employees. Some people are wondering if there is a place for… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Great Colorado Smokeout

Today is the “Great American Smokeout”, a day when smokers are encouraged to take the first step and quit smoking. The State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (STEPP) sponsors 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)

Colorado's Japanese-Americans

This week, author Bill Hosokawa died at age 92. Hosokawa was a former Denver Post editor, but also wrote extensively about the Japanese in Colorado. His book Colorado’s Japanese Americans… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Radon

Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas created from natural deposits of uranium and radium in the soil. It can be drawn into buildings, and if there are heavy concentrations, radon… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Help With Winter Energy Costs

The state has several programs to help individuals who may need help paying their winter energy bills. If you or someone you know is needing help, contact the following: LEAP… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Colorado Baseball

The Colorado Rockies just finished competing in the World Series. Even though they didn’t win, it marks a new chapter in the history of sports in Colorado. You can find… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Halloween Parties and Driving

Starting this evening (October 26) public safety agencies across Colorado will be increasing their patrols in an effort to catch those who drink and drive. The Colorado Department of Transportation… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Diabetes

Reported in last week’s news is the fact that diabetes is on the rise, and the number of patients without insurance coverage for it or with inadequate insurance is steadily… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

School Report Cards

The newspapers and tv reporters are all talking about the School Accountability Reports, which were released yesterday by the Department of Education. The reports can be accessed from the department’s… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

New Drivers

Now that summer is nearing its end, many teenagers have completed their driver’s education courses. The Colorado Department of Transportation has a great website for new drivers and their parents… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Information Technology and Cyber Security

Recently the newspapers have carried stories of the State’s proposals to consolidate all of their information technology divisions into a single agency. There are many documents online regarding the state’s… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Occupational Licensee/Applicant Database

The Colorado Dept. of Regulatory agencies offers a helpful resource for any Colorado citizen who is in a profession requiring a license, or interested in obtaining one. It’s called Licensee/Applicant… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Asbestos

Reported in today’s news is that asbestos removal is a financial burden to small towns in Colorado. It’s expensive, and funding from the state is limited. Many property owners ignore… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Economic Forecast

This week two reports have been released with economic forecasts for the state of Colorado. Wednesday, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting issued the “Colorado Economic Perspective,” 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)

Architecture Images

The University of Colorado at Denver’s School of Architecture and Planning sponsors a really neat website they call the Electronic Library of Colorado Architecture, Landscape and Planning. The site features… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Homeland Security

Yesterday, the governor announced this year’s funding awards for homeland security programs across Colorado. A breakdown of the monetary distribution is available in the governor’s “Press Release on Homeland Security… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Reducing Your Impact on the Environment

Since all of your actions impact our environment, you may be interested in ways that you can lessen your effect. Don’t know where to start? In addition to the information… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 55.75)

Consumer Resources

Colorado government agencies offer a variety of consumer information on their websites. State government sites dedicated to helping consumers include: Consumer Alerts and Tips regarding insurance, from the Dept. 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)