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Legislative NewsGov caps session by signing renewable energy bills
6/29/2010
By Marianne Goodland Gov. Bill Ritter completed the last bill signings for the 2010 legislative session and his gubernatorial career earlier this month. Between January 15 and June 11, Ritter signed two resolutions, 297 House-initiated bills and 157 bills that started in the Senate. Not many vetoes by Guv, but plenty of contention
6/29/2010
By Leslie Jorgensen Of the five bills sunk by Gov. Bill Ritter’s veto pen, four had sailed through both chambers of the General Assembly in the 2010 session. The vetoes surprised sponsors of the bills — and a few mused that the governor’s actions might have been politically motivated. The vetoed bills that had been easily passed in the state House and Senate were: Changes a comin' at Joint Budget Committee
6/18/2010
By Marianne Goodland Depending on how the fall elections affect the make-up of the Colorado General Assembly, it’s possible that the Joint Budget Committee will have as many as four novice members for the 2011 legislative session. Under that scenario, only one member, Rep. Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, would have much experience — with just two years on the committee. Democrats leave marriage equality out of platform
6/18/2010
By Jimy Valenti Dan Hanley stood with outstretched arms amid the crowds shuffling towards four-dollar slices of pizza and overcooked hamburgers during lunch at the Democratic State Assembly last month. He held a rainbow colored hand-written sign, “Full marriage equality in the state platform.” The 44-year-old delegate along with Pamela Scarf, 35, both from Jefferson County, attempted to replace the state party’s platform of civil unions with full marriage equality through a last-minute minority plank. Two Republicans battle for right to challenge Dem Polis
Contested primary race in CD 2
6/11/2010
By Anthony Bowe The two Republican candidates running in the CD 2 primary in August are hoping to ultimately oust popular Congressman Jared Polis, the Democratic incumbent who’s facing his first reelection. Ethics Watch weighs in on legislative session
6/11/2010
By Jimy Valenti Colorado Ethics Watch published a scorecard Wednesday detailing how the 2010 Colorado Legislature fared on issues of a more ethical, transparent and accountable state government. Ethics & Transparency: 2010 Legislation in Review is the first edition in what Ethics Watch Director Luis Toro hopes will become an annual review of the legislative session. 3rd CD Republicans choose candidate with 'The Right Stuff'
Scott Tipton and Bob McConnell share conservative values, offer different styles
5/21/2010
By Leslie Jorsensen Republican delegates to the 4th Congressional District Assembly will meet Friday, May 21, in Loveland to choose a nominee to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. John Salazar in the general election. When the 648 delegates gather in the Embassy Suites Hotel’s Mountain Holly Room, they’ll have a clear choice between candidates Scott Tipton, a state representative, and lawyer Bob McConnell. Teacher-tenure bill credited with education reform
5/14/2010
By Anthony Bowe Sen. Michael Johnston, D-Denver, embraced both his parents in a victorious hug at the State Capitol after his momentous educator effectiveness bill gained final passage in the Senate Wednesday. Only a few feet away, ardent opponents of the bill, Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, and Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Thornton, engaged in an emotional hug after defeat in a long and straining battle. More disclosure approved for campaign matters
5/14/2010
By Marianne Goodland Legislators who fear an influx of millions of dollars in undisclosed political communications made by corporations or labor unions are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 203, which is now headed to Gov. Bill Ritter for signing. |
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