Last year’s backlash over late fees made for modest rollback in 2010

“Something had to be done and HB1212 made it slightly better but it didn’t go as far as I think it should have.”

Open-government advocates say legislature moved the ball, a bit, in 2010

“Everyone loves transparency in concept and no one likes it in the specific.”

Ritter welcomes conference of Latino officials to Denver

“I encourage all of those taking part in this conference to think big–to find new ways to partner on bold initiatives that will create jobs in cities and towns all across America.”

Budgeting on promise of federal dollars could leave state in the lurch

“We’ve budgeted money from Congress that we may not get.”

Guv, CSU unveil effort to slash costs for some students

“Access to a high-quality, affordable education is one of the hallmarks of the American Dream. It was the key to my success.”

Panel approves new building fees for Western State students

“The student vote was such a slim margin—less than 20 votes—and I’m not sure that these construction costs should be imposed on students who may or may not benefit from the new buildings”

Business group presses for change in statehouse

“We are going to be working hard to change things in November.”

Ritter rapped for derailing bill on Net phone service

“VoIP has been around since 2004 and the FCC hasn’t moved to regulate it at all, so I guess they don’t feel that it needs regulation.”

State employees will continue to commute on public’s dime

“Going from your front door to the office—that’s commuting. Private-sector employees have to do it on their own dime and so should state employees.”

Battle lines drawn again over state’s workers comp system

Did Pinnacol audit uncover abuse–or amount to a “strip-search” of the company?