Pols ponder GOP leader’s plan to slim down state government

“If we’re serious about the budget we’re going to have to re-orchestrate.”

It’s a dirty job: Panel approves regulating grease

“Quite frankly this just looks like a way for us to get our fingers in the middle of a transaction between private parties,”

Timeline to affiliate may be shortened for candidates

“It will set up a process that is equal for various folks that want to run–regardless of their party status.”

SE Colorado lawmakers urge state to keep hands off water funds

“It seems like if there’s money out there, there’s several hands grabbing for it.”

Bill advances to clear the way for RTD rights-of-way

“There’s a glitch—a hang-up—with a federal regulator that may or may not recognize the transfer of ownership from the prior owner to RTD.”

Contribution limits on school board races rejected

“Now the school unions will be given 10 times more of a voice than an individual in a school board election,”

Colorado joins lawsuit against new federal health-reform bill

“The individual mandate to purchase insurance or suffer economic sanctions violates constitutional principles and lacks constitutional authority.”

River rafting bill stagnates because of study amendment

“I think we should be representing the private property rights of Colorado citizens who own property along the river,” said Sen. Ken Kester.

Does bill provide affordable housing, or path to rent control?

“I could easily see this being used as a carrot stick for a developer who is seeking approval from a municipality–where (the agreement) becomes voluntary in name only,” said Republican Kevin Lundberg.

New fed rules hamstring some state water projects

A move by Congress last year could jeopardize numerous Colorado projects or force them into costly renegotiation.