School-trust land to get greater transparency under pending bill

Nancy Spence

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

Senator says contracting out services could save schools money

Nancy Spence

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

State regulation proposed for blow-up bounce houses

Nancy Spence

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

Medical marijuana to treat Tourette’s? State might allow it

Nancy Spence

Health department cites “some scientific evidence” of pot’s efficacy

Ritter rapped for derailing bill on Net phone service

Nancy Spence

“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.”

Teachers union shaken, allies divided by passage of tenure reform

Nancy Spence

“The Democratic party and the CEA usually agree on issues. Damage has been done, trust has been lost– how much is hard to know right now.”

With Democrats and unions divided, committee OK’s teacher-tenure reform

Nancy Spence

“It’s in your hands to create a new moment in Colorado’s history. You are the only leaders who can reform aspects of earning tenure.”

Teachers take approved time off to lobby bill – drawing criticism from the right

Nancy Spence

“It’s certainly not right– taxpayer money is being used to undermine the public education system”

Students converge on Capitol to highlight tuition travails

Nancy Spence

“I want to stay in the state, but I’m afraid because of what’s going on with the budget.”

First medical-marijuana bill passes committee–draws a crowd

Nancy Spence

“We’re here to remind legislators that this is about patients’ rights as they consider a bill that would weaken the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship.”