Ritter touts strides in final address to state lawmakers

“While an economic recovery is indeed underway, a revenue recovery is a year away.”

Legislative leaders offer divergent views on budget woes

“We will craft a budget that keeps our communities safe, our classrooms open, and our hospitals accessible.”

‘Race to the Top’ now a race with time to win federal ed dollars

“This will give us an excellent way to see which programs are preparing teachers best and to hold them accountable.”

It’s Hickenlooper’s turn to make it official: He’s in guv’s race

“Sometimes fate has a way of delivering opportunity right when the hill is at its steepest. “

Lawmakers seek new ways to assess teachers, cull worst

“I think that the evaluation system is broken, and I experienced that both as a teacher and as a principal.”

New committee pick at Capitol will undermine agriculture, GOP charges

“It’s hard to make a living on a ranch right now and he hasn’t been a friend of agriculture and natural resources.”

Ritter makes it official: He’s out of the 2010 guv’s race

“Anyone who doubts the governor’s reasons for this doesn’t know Bill Ritter very well.”

Pending bills seek to lift economy with an assist to the arts

“Public art isn’t just pretty to look at, it’s also a catalyst for economic recovery.”