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Current NewsDPS students learn firsthand from Mayor Hickenlooper and state legislators
7/2/2010
Burg Simpson attorneys Reeves Whalen and Stephen Burg and CSG public relations specialist Dan Mahoney recently hosted an event for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign. However, this was not your ordinary night for most Denver politicos. CSU launches Commitment to Colorado
Offers big tuition breaks to middle- and lower-income students
6/29/2010
Colorado State University announced last week a groundbreaking program to help assure qualified middle- and lower-income Colorado students can afford an education at one of the nation’s top research universities. Colorado State administrators were joined by Gov. Bill Ritter to unveil the “Colorado State University Commitment to Colorado” at the Capitol this morning. Bruce cited for contempt of court
'Mr. X' suspected of funding petition drive for Amendments
6/29/2010
By Leslie Jorgensen & Staff Reports Douglas Bruce, a former one-term state representative from Colorado Springs, was cited for contempt of court on Wednesday by a Denver District court judge, after the self-proclaimed anti-tax crusader failed to testify about the identity of who bankrolled three initiatives to cut taxes and government spending that will appear on this November’s ballot. Revenue forecasts show state is not done cutting for 2010-11
6/29/2010
By Marianne Goodland Colorado’s June revenue forecasts, released on Monday, showed the state is going to have to make more cuts in the 2010-11 budget, on top of the more than $1 billion already slashed from the state budget during the most recent legislative session. Denver to host national convention of Latino officials
Immigration and health care reform on agenda
6/18/2010
By Ernest Luning After spending decades securing a seat at the table, America’s Latino community is turning its attention to deciding what’s for dinner. Former Rep. Rafael Gallegos dies; was dedicated to cause of veterans
6/18/2010
Former state Rep. Rafael Gallagos, age 71, passed away late last month after battling kidney cancer. Audit: Pinnacol shows abuses
Legislative audit committee blasts travel expenses, bonuses
6/11/2010
By Marianne Goodland A state-ordered audit of Pinnacol Assurance, the quasi-state worker’s compensation provider, reported that travel expenses and bonus payments are out of line with industry standards and border on abuse. 'Circle the Wagons'
Douglas County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner: Guns, God and great food
6/11/2010
By Leslie Jorgensen PARKER — The Douglas County GOP Lincoln dinner — billed as “Circle the Wagons” — was fittingly held at The Wildlife Experience museum and drew about 300 Republicans, mostly clad head-to-foot in western wear. The number of cowboy hats worn during the auction and reception in the lobby rivaled the National Western Stock Show. El Paso GOP goes...surfin' Colorado
Moondoggie Merritt elected El Paso GOP chair
6/11/2010
By Leslie Jorgensen COLORADO SPRINGS – Hundreds of “Dudes” and “Gidgets” had a bitchin’ time at the El Paso County GOP’s annual “Beach Party and Chili Cook-off” on June 5 at Mr. Biggs Family Fun Center in Colorado Springs. Before the surfers hit the waves, they elected a popular “Moondoggie” — Andy Merritt — to lead the party and avoid candidate wipeouts in the November election. |
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