Ag chief sees Colorado farmers on cutting edge of New Energy Economy

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“There’s going to be a new opportunity for cash flow from some of the outcomes of how we address climate change.”

2010 legislative highlights in review

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

Biomass gets a boost from lawmakers

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“Promoting woody biomass will contribute to our new energy economy.”

From the plow to the table: Bill would create food “advisory council”

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“It’s important to get all the stakeholders…to address issues such as promoting locally grown foods, and healthy food choices for school children”

Horses get a helping hand from legislative panel

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“Horses are a part of our Western heritage and deserve to be cared for and respected.”

House agrees to greater oversight for uranium processors

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“Let’s be sure that we are cleaning up the contamination that is there before we allow the expansion of [uranium processing] plants,”

SE Colorado lawmakers urge state to keep hands off water funds

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“It seems like if there’s money out there, there’s several hands grabbing for it.”

River rafting bill stagnates because of study amendment

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“I think we should be representing the private property rights of Colorado citizens who own property along the river,” said Sen. Ken Kester.

Conservation easements create buyer’s remorse for the state

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A bipartisan measure seeks to hold Colorado to prior contracts based on older land appraisals

Commercial rafters win a round over landowners in House

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“The rafting industry is an established industry. Landowners have established rights. We have to find a way to coexist.”