Governor signs executive order to fund bioscience

“I think (venture capitalists) are ready to get back in the game.”

‘Net neutrality’ draws, and divides, a crowd in Denver

“This is one issue where there are going to be some sharp differences.”

‘Pay equity’ panel draws Dems’ cheers, GOP’s jeers

New commission pitched as a leg up for equality, panned as another blow to business.

Want to kill a bill without voting against it? Study it

“We don’t really need a bill to have a study, but sometimes folks want to show that they got something done.”

Teacher tenure, most contentious bill of 2010, signed into law

“[The] CEA did not take a formal position of neutral. We didn’t take that action. We did not support the bill.”

2010 legislative highlights in review

Tracking the final result of all bills reported on by the Colorado News Agency

Business lobby: Session was ‘worst’ and ‘most difficult’ in years

“The legislature is over and done with, so the focus now will be on November–who gets elected.”

Teachers union shaken, allies divided by passage of tenure reform

“The Democratic party and the CEA usually agree on issues. Damage has been done, trust has been lost– how much is hard to know right now.”

Applying the brakes to personal use of state vehicles

“There are many, many state employees that do not abuse this privilege, but there apparently are some that do.”

Bill would create highway wildlife crossing zones, along with fines

“This isn’t about doubling fines, this is about saving lives….This is an awareness measure.”