Death Penalty
The General Assembly has been discussing a bill (HB09-1274) that would repeal the death penalty and re-direct funds into a …
Colorado State Publications Blog
The Colorado State Publications Library provides Coloradans FREE permanent public access to state government documents.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In response to new state laws, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has produced new guidelines for the inspection of …
Swine Flu
The news has been filled with the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and several cases have been reported …
Pinnacol Assurance
As the legislature struggles to balance the budget in these difficult economic times, they have started to look toward the …
2009 "Long Bill" State Budget
It’s the most contentious Long Bill in years as lawmakers try to find ways to cut millions of dollars out …
Four-Day School Weeks
With the current difficult economic times, many school districts are considering going to four-day school weeks to save money. Four-day …
In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
The news coverage regarding SB09-170, a bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition, may …
Colorado Complete Count Campaign
A new committee is being formed to increase awareness about the the 2010 census, and to encourage people to participate …
Road Conditions/Highway Closures
For up-to-date road conditions around the state, and to find out which highways are open or closed, visit the Colorado …
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and Colorado
Many people are wondering how the federal Recovery & Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Federal Stimulus) will benefit Colorado. Governor Ritter’s office …
Diabetes Awareness
Yesterday was American Diabetes Alert Day, a day to inform the public about the seriousness of diabetes. People are encouraged …
Presidential Election by Popular Vote
Presently the Legislature is considering HB09-1299, which seeks to change Colorado’s system of elections by entering into an agreement with …
Sunshine Week
This week is “Sunshine Week”, a national initiative focusing on the importance of open government and freedom of information. In …
Transportation Construction Projects
The recent passage of the FASTER bill means that now drivers will be paying an additional $40 on their car …
Dropout Prevention
HB09-1243 addresses Colorado’s high school graduation rates and what can be done to encourage high school students not to drop …
Enacting Legislation for Amendment 50 (Expanded Gaming)
In November voters passed Amendment 50, which expands gambling to include higher bets and new games. The extra money would …
The Arveschoug-Bird Spending Limit
With the current economic situation, a major focus of the state legislature this session has been the budget. According to …
Furloughs
The current economic crisis has led the governor and the general assembly to consider ways to cut spending to accomodate …
Conservation Easements
With the current budget crisis, conservation easements are a frequent topic of discussion, particularly in regards to rural areas of …
Foreclosures
In an effort to aid homeowners, the state legislature is introducing a “foreclosure timeout bill” which gives homeowners a 90-day …