PERA reform
This afternoon (January 26, 2010) is the first hearing on a new bill to reform PERA, the Colorado Public Employees …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Race to the Top
The first major initiative of the 2010 Legislative session has been the Race to the Top program for federal education …
Guide to Legislative Information
If you would like to stay on top of the activities in the capitol building during the new legislative session, …
2010 Legislative Session Underway
Yesterday began the 2010 Legislative session, which runs 120 days. This year, the budget will continue to be a major …
Internet Safety
Earlier this week Colorado Attorney General John Suthers unveiled Wired with Wisdom, an Internet safety program designed to educate Colorado …
Previous Political Roles of Colorado Governors
Since Colorado’s current Governor, Bill Ritter, has decided he will not run for re-election in 2010, there has been much …
2010 Election
It seems early to be thinking about elections this year, but the early stages of candidate selection are in full …
Unaffiliated Legislators
Yesterday’s announcement that a key Democrat in the Colorado House of Representatives switched to Unaffiliated (see Denver Post story) brings …
Wildlife Viewing.
Winter in Colorado provides many opportunities for wildlife viewing. The Department of Natural Resources has a great website on wildlife …
SPL’s Most Popular Items
For something different I thought it would be fun to search and list our top-ten most frequently checked out items: …
Scenic & Historic Byways
Colorado has 25 scenic and historic “byways,” routes designated for their extra-special scenery or historical value. The Colorado Dept. of …
Made in Colorado
As you shop for gifts this holiday season, consider buying Colorado commodities. The Department of Agriculture has put together a …
Holiday Stress?
Although they are supposed to be a time of relaxation and togetherness, the holidays often become the opposite – hectic …
Hunting
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the number of active hunters in Colorado has been on a steady decline …
Holiday Plants – Poinsettias, Mistletoe, Evergreens
If you’re getting ready to decorate your home for the holidays, you may be considering some festive holiday red-and-greenery. If …
Water Law
Water is one of the most important issues in the West, and is the subject of many complicated laws. If …
Colorado Public Art
Yesterday’s passing of artist Jeanne-Claude, who was working with her husband, Christo, on the “Over the River” installation over the …
Great American Smokeout
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Please support anyone you know who is trying to kick the habit. A free …
New Resource on Colorado's Climate
The University of Colorado-Boulder has released a new website, Learn More About Climate: Climate Change and Colorado’s Future. The site …
State Hiring Freeze
Lately some politicians and members of the media have been investigating how many state employees have been hired since a …