Colorado’s Budget
The Colorado budget bill known as the “Long Bill” was introduced yesterday. This is the annual bill presented by the …
Resource Sharing
Information on activities and initiatives that promote the sharing of materials, programming, skills, and talents among Colorado’s library and cultural heritage communities.
Salmonella
A recent outbreak of salmonella in Alamosa has caused officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to …
Punishing Drunk Drivers
This past Friday HB08-1194 passed through the House Appropriations Committee and will now go on to a full vote of …
Wine Country
Did you know that there is a state agency that focuses solely on wine and grapes in Colorado? The mission …
Colorado Film
One of the best ways to promote tourism in our state is to encourage its use as a location for …
New Fly Fishing Video
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has just released a brand-new DVD, Fly Fishing Colorado. The two-hour video travels to some …
Back to Paper Ballots?
Rumor has it that members of the General Assembly are ready to introduce a bill that will require the use …
Sunday Liquor Sales
After a 40 year ban, liquor store owners might get to start selling on Sundays if SB08-082 passes. And it …
Health Care Reform
Governor Ritter has recently announced his new plan for health care reform which focuses on children’s health and system-wide efficiencies. …
Going out into the storm
Why do people ignore storm warnings, and drive in blizzard-like conditions?The Natural Hazards Center of the University of Colorado at …
Centralizing State IT
The Governor’s new plan to centralize state information technologies has been getting a lot of press lately, with SB08-155 being …
Colorado Landscapes
The Colorado Council on the Arts has a new publication featuring landscape paintings by Colorado artists. Filled with beautiful prints, …
State Symbols
A Colorado elementary school child’s wish to see the western painted turtle become the state reptile came one step closer …
School Safety Resource Center Proposed
Governor Ritter, Senator John Morse and Representative Amy Stephens are sponsoring a billthat would create a Colorado School Safety Resource …
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
For years, many property owners have benefited from receiving state tax credits for restoring historic buildings. This year, the State …
Live Video of Colorado House Proceedings
The Colorado Legislature has unveiled a new way to stay on top of the activities of the General Assembly. Streaming …
Harsh Winters –Starving Deer
The Division of Wildlife has begun a big game ‘feeding operation’ in the Gunnison Basin. Harsh winter conditions can cause …
Terrorism and Citizen Vigilance
Last week someone who was taking videos from the top of Dillon Reservoir was reported to authorities and, fortunately, found …
Ritter's State of the State
Yesterday Governor Ritter gave his annual State of the State address, which you can read here. He addressed topics such …
Colorado Caucus
Now that all the hullabaloo has ended over the Iowa Caucus, life goes on and caucuses are conducted more quietly …