SW Colorado lawmaker says stop raiding severance-tax proceeds

“We in the rural areas are team players …we’ve become, in a way, the fall guys.”

Questions about ballot questions? This bill aims to answer ‘em

“It’s information that needs to be there because if it wasn’t there, you wouldn’t know that it’s information that you need to know. “

School-trust land to get greater transparency under pending bill

“There is a huge treasure that we have in this state with these lands.”

Bill to streamline school meds is sent to waiting room

“I want to flip the assumption that most kids will abuse prescription drugs”

Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote dies in committee

“This bill codifies in statute what most people think is already in place”

Foreclosure assistance bill gets broad bipartisan support

“In these economic times we need to give opportunities to homeowners who have fallen on hard times”

Senator says contracting out services could save schools money

“…There may be opportunities for cost savings within the district that could be applied toward the classroom.”

House moves to rein in budget expectations

“It sends a message to Coloradans that we understand what they’re going through.”

Senators question cost, pace of march toward renewables

“We all want energy efficiency, but we need to know the cost to make those decisions.”

State regulation proposed for blow-up bounce houses

…But one lawmaker says it would add an unneeded bureaucratic hoop.