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The Voter ID Controversy: Real Or Memorex?

By | 02.11.08 | 10:00 am

Proposals to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show government-issued photo identification before being allowed to vote were declared dead on arrival last week in the legislature. Despite the lack of any proof of voter fraud

Federal Stimulus Package May Hurt Colorado Budget, Group Says

By | 02.07.08 | 11:41 am

Advocacy groups says federal stimulus plan may cost Colorado $109 million. State estimates are lower.

Tourists, Energy Workers Vie for Motel Rooms

By | 01.26.08 | 8:00 am

PhotobucketThe oil-and-gas boom in northwest Colorado has attracted thousands of workers causing a high demand for housing. With no other place to stay, energy workers are swarming into local motels. This might benefit the hotel industry, but have “no vacancy”

More Foundations Opening Wallet for Human Services

By | 01.11.08 | 11:37 am

Nonprofit organizations in Colorado received more funds than ever from grant makers and foundations in 2006, and the good news is the trend will continue, according to a new study by the Colorado Association of Funders (CAF).

Western Slope Roundup: Denver Water Board Seeks Input

By | 01.04.08 | 9:16 am

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Denver Water may divert a lot of water from the Western Slope, but it doesn’t avert the Western Slope from decisions on how that water is used.

Senators Keep Horses on the Menu

By | 01.02.08 | 1:20 pm

If your horse ends up going from the stable to the table, blame your U.S. senator. Thousands of horses continue on their way to Canada and Mexico for killing and rendering because the Senate has stalled again on

Clinton Appointee Becomes Chief of 10th Circuit

By | 12.31.07 | 11:42 pm

Clinton Appointee Robert Henry will take the reins as the chief judge of the Denver based United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit on January 1, 2008.

Poll Shows Reluctant Toy Spending In Wake Of Recalls

By | 12.19.07 | 8:00 am

Polling firm Zogby International has released data that found that one in four Americans say they plan to spend less on toys this year due to massive recalls of Chinese-made toys with excessive lead levels.

Colorado’s No-Call List Protects Home Offices

By | 12.17.07 | 5:15 pm

Even if a home office operating using a residential line is listed as a business in a commercial phone directory, Colorado’s No-Call List, which does not protect business lines, prohibits telephone solicitations to the number.