Support goes viral for pol’s bid to ban photo-cops

“The e-mails I am getting in droves are all in favor of doing away with the cameras.”

House calls for repeal of federal health care law

The House passed a resolution today calling for a constitutional convention to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the federally mandated health care law.
Republican House Majority Leader Amy Stephens of Colorado Springs said the resolution is a reflection of the will of the people and that Colorado has an important role to play.
“Americans and Coloradans do [...]

Overpayment for unemployment: state zeroes in on a fix

“There will always be a systematic level of improper payments.”

Hemp study pushed by lawmakers could aide toxic cleanup

Rocky Flats, site of a former nuclear-weapons plant, could be among the beneficiaries; so could the state’s ag economy.

Pace asks Tebow to lead House in prayer

Rep. Sal Pace, D-Pueblo sent out a letter today invited Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow to lead the House in the morning prayer—at his convenience.
Pace said he is seeking out Tebow because of the example Tebow sets.
“I asked Tim Tebow to lead us in daily prayer because he serves as a great example of Coloradans, [...]

No need for the PUC to be a roadblock to the electric car

There’s a bit of irony in the fact that the Cleantech folks are now opposing PUC control over charging stations. After all, the PUC was an ally when the green community helped the natural gas industry pass House Bill 1365…

Lawmakers ponder new way to tame Medicaid cost spiral

“Expanded access to care is simply unsustainable without changes in how states deliver and pay for care.”

GOP wants to streamline regs; Dems say plan has merit

“We asked the job creators what they needed, and they consistently told us that creating a more stable regulatory environment would create jobs.”

State-regulated utilities turn law of supply and demand on its head

“…everybody is on the hook for mistakes, not just management and the shareholders.”