Taxpayer group lauds some lawmakers, lambastes many

Contends CUT: “The Colorado Legislature once again fails the Colorado taxpayers.”

Guv picks Oil and Gas Commission members

Gov. John Hickenlooper revealed his choices today for the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The new members must still be confirmed by the Senate.
Hickenlooper said the success of the commission lies in its diversity.
“Different voices and a united spirit of collaboration are key to the success of the commission,” said Hickenlooper. “We are confident [...]

Speaker’s remarks irk some, not others on aging panel

Dems say speaker made a hollow promise to seniors while GOP says they deserve a break; some others say it’s all a tempest in a teapot.

Greeley’s newest rep sworn in today

Rep. Dave Young, D-Greeley, was sworn in today on the House floor by Chief Justice Michael Bender. Young was named to the seat by House District 50’s Democratic vacancy committee after former Rep. Jim Riesberg, also of Greeley, resigned his seat to become Commissioner of Insurance under Democratic Gov.John Hickenlooper.
Young said he aspires to serve Riesberg’s [...]

Does long-shot tax hike for schools have a chance at the ballot?

Apparently, persistent petition circulators … can persuade ordinary citizens to sign a tax-increase initiative even during a prolonged recession.

‘Zero-tolerance’ school rules under fire, eyed by panel

“It can be just as detrimental to over-discipline as it is to under-discipline. There are just too many instances where kids are caught up in this policy unjustifiably.”

Mesa’s Rep. Bradford ponders run for county commission

“I just want to be where I can be most effective, and that may end up being closer to home.”

Lawmakers trade tit for tat over TABOR

Republicans say Coloradans want to vote on taxes; Democrats say state is tired of “petty ideological differences”

House Rs close ranks around tobacco revenue

Counters a leading Senate D: “In a perfect world we would fund the cancer programs no matter what, but we’ve got to be pragmatic.”

State receives dollars to produce more college grads

Gov. John Hickenlooper today revealed that Colorado will be receiving a $1million grant directed towards improving remedial education courses to increase the number of college graduates in Colorado.
The grant will be provided by Complete College America, as part of its national Completion Innovation Challenge grant competition.
Hickenlooper said the grant money will foster greater economic successes for Colorado looking [...]