State pension rescue plan passes Senate; critics say it does too little

“We put these benefits in place a long time ago. If we started from scratch, we probably wouldn’t do it this way.”

Business community carries its concerns to Capitol’s doorstep

“Government should never be a contributing factor in the loss of jobs.”

First medical-marijuana bill passes committee–draws a crowd

“We’re here to remind legislators that this is about patients’ rights as they consider a bill that would weaken the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship.”

Rollback of tax credits, exemptions now on the table at Capitol

“It is going to affect our business climate. It is going to be to the detriment of jobs.”

Under pending proposal, public would help pay for campaigns

“If we don’t like the role of money and special interests, then let’s do something about it.”

Panel approves bill to give public a peek inside school spending

“This bill will help districts see where they could be saving.”

Expansion of emissions testing along Front Range draws flak

“We’re being forced into this program because Denver’s air is not clean.”

Capitol rally denounces federal agenda for health-care reform

“The reform they’re proposing to enact is not patient-centric; its bureaucratic-centric, and that’s unacceptable.”

Following late-fee flap, push is on to fix FASTER

“This is the largest outcry from my constituents that I have ever seen on any legislation passed.”

Lawmakers cross finish line in Race to the Top

“This bill is extremely important in terms of looking at being the jet-setters of the nation for education.”