http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:29 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Sunday-liquor-sales-boost-sales-tax-revenue-retailers-say?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Implementing Sunday liquor sales helped Colorado alcohol tax revenues increase by six percent over the last year despite the recession, according to data collected by the office of the state treasurer. Average national alcohol excise tax col... liquor laws tax policy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Sunday-liquor-sales-boost-sales-tax-revenue-retailers-say?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Court-Rules-Ethics-Commission-Violated-Open-Meetings-Law?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner  A Denver District Court judge has ordered the state's Independent Ethics Commission to release tape recordings made during a dozen secret meetings held earlier this year.The order, issued Tuesday by Judge Larry Naves, finds that the commission ... secretary of state Independent Ethics Commission open meetings law Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:55:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Court-Rules-Ethics-Commission-Violated-Open-Meetings-Law?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ritter-Administration-Announces-Severance-Fund-Grants-to-Local-Governments?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner  The Ritter administration announced Wednesday that more than 500 cities, counties and school districts across Colorado will receive about $80 million in grants funded by severance taxes generated from oil and gas extraction.The purpose of the g... Bill Ritter severance taxes Barbara O'Brien Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:10:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ritter-Administration-Announces-Severance-Fund-Grants-to-Local-Governments?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ritter-Reverses-Course-on-LEAF-Raid?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner  Gov. Bill Ritter said Wednesday that he would not, after all, seek to transfer more than $1 million from the fund to pay law enforcement officers overtime in order to enforce DUI laws on holiday weekends this year.The governor had said on Tuesd... Bill Ritter budget policy transportation Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:07:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ritter-Reverses-Course-on-LEAF-Raid?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Ritter-Announces-More-State-Job-Cuts?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner  Gov. Bill Ritter has increased the number of state jobs he will cut in order to balance the budget.The governor's office disclosed the higher number when it released documents relating to its financial plan Monday.The Ritter administration had ... Bill Ritter budget policy state personnel policy Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:14:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Ritter-Announces-More-State-Job-Cuts?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Mill-Levy-Case-Decision-by-State-Supreme-Court-Due-Monday?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Colorado supreme court justicesThe state supreme court is poised to put an end Monday to the long-simmering battle over a 2007 state law that froze school district property tax mill levies.In an announcement posted on the court's website this afterno... TABOR tax policy supreme court Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:19:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Mill-Levy-Case-Decision-by-State-Supreme-Court-Due-Monday?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Immigrant-InState-Tuition-Bill-To-Get-Additional-Senate-Committee-Review-Ritter-Says-Hell-Sign-It?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Gov. Bill Ritter (D) The controversial bill that would allow some undocumented immigants to pay in-state tuition at the state's colleges will get another committee review in the Senate.SB 170 was referred this morning to the Appropriations Committe... Bill Ritter Chris Romer higher education immigration Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:07:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Immigrant-InState-Tuition-Bill-To-Get-Additional-Senate-Committee-Review-Ritter-Says-Hell-Sign-It?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Legal-Experts-Dispute-Kings-GOP-Certainty-that-Immigrant-Bill-Violates-Federal-Law?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Sen. Keith King, R-Colorado SpringsKeith King is convinced that Colorado cannot make in-state tuition rates at its colleges and universities available to the children who are undocumented immigrants.In a  video released by the Republican senate... Chris Romer higher education Keith King immigration Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:22:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Legal-Experts-Dispute-Kings-GOP-Certainty-that-Immigrant-Bill-Violates-Federal-Law?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Beer-Bill-Dies-in-House-Committee?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner    So much for buying your beer at the grocery store.A House committee killed Wednesday a bill that would have permitted grocery stores in Colorado to sell full-strength beer.Under current law only 3.2 beer can be sold in supermarkets. Ful... liquor laws Liane "Buffie" McFadyen Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:55:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Beer-Bill-Dies-in-House-Committee?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Lambert-Stirs-Controversy-With-Criticism-of-Mexican-Governments-Book-Donation?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Rep. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs.A routine donation of books to the state by the Mexican government has a Colorado Springs legislator worried that students will be exposed to "foreign propaganda."Republican Rep. Kent Lambert said in an... education Kent Lambert Karen Middleton Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:27:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Lambert-Stirs-Controversy-With-Criticism-of-Mexican-Governments-Book-Donation?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Ritter-Certifies-More-StimulusFunded-Transportation-Projects?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Gov. Bill Ritter (D)Gov. Bill Ritter has told the Obama administration that more transportation projects in the state are ready to go forward with the help of the recently-enacted federal economic stimulus legislation.The governor certified toda... Bill Ritter transportation American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:34:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Ritter-Certifies-More-StimulusFunded-Transportation-Projects?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-House-Gives-Preliminary-OK-To-Bill-Delaying-Foreclosures?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Rep. Mark Ferrandino, D-DenverA bill that would create a pathway for homeowners to secure a delayed home foreclosure while they negotiate with a lender gained preliminary approval in the House this morning.HB 1276 would provide for a three-month... Mark Ferrandino housing foreclosures Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:55:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-House-Gives-Preliminary-OK-To-Bill-Delaying-Foreclosures?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Bill-Giving-Some-Immigrant-Kids-InState-Tuition-Advances?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Sen. Chris Romer, D-DenverA controversial bill that would allow immigrant kids who have spent three years in Colorado to pay resident tuition rates at the state's colleges and universities cleared a Senate committee Thursday.SB 170 would not per... Chris Romer higher education Keith King Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:44:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Bill-Giving-Some-Immigrant-Kids-InState-Tuition-Advances?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Guv-Names-Wildlife-Commissioners?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner The state's Wildlife Commission has two new members.Gov. Bill Ritter appointed two ranchers to the body, which oversees the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses and other regulations affecting wild animals in the state.The new commissioners are K... wildlife boards and commissions Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:23:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Guv-Names-Wildlife-Commissioners?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Ritter-Chooses-StimulusFinanced-Highway-Projects?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Gov. Bill Ritter (D)Gov. Bill Ritter has given the go-ahead to use about $145 million of federal stimulus money on highway projects in the state.The governor notified Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood yesterday that 18 projects are "shove... Bill Ritter transportation American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:14:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Ritter-Chooses-StimulusFinanced-Highway-Projects?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Schultheis-Claim-that-AIDSinfected-Women-Should-Bear-HIV-Babies-Spurs-Controversy?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner   A Republican senator's claim that pregnant women should not be provided HIV testing because those who suffer from AIDS must be punished for "sexual promiscuity" set off controversy at the capitol today.The remarks by Sen. Dave S... David Schultheis public health Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:10:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Schultheis-Claim-that-AIDSinfected-Women-Should-Bear-HIV-Babies-Spurs-Controversy?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Senate-Kills-Plastic-Bag-Ban?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner   Sen. Jennifer Veiga, D-DenverThe Senate rejected Tuesday a proposal to forbid large retailers from making plastic bags available to their customers.The bill, which was the brainchild of a group of students at the Kent Denver School, died by bi... environmental policy Jennifer Veiga Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:26:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Senate-Kills-Plastic-Bag-Ban?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d24-House-Takes-Up-FASTER-Transportation-Bill-Today?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Rep. Joe Rice, D-Littleton.The House of Representatives will consider this afternoon a controversial measure that would raise motor vehicle registration fees to pay for highway and bridge repairs and improvements.SB 108, which has already cleared the... transportation Joe Rice Dan Gibbs Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:43:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d24-House-Takes-Up-FASTER-Transportation-Bill-Today?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d24-State-Senate-Clears-Bill-Giving-Domestic-Partners-Access-to-Benefits?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-GreeleyThe Senate, after a fiery debate that invoked the Bible and included arguments about civil rights, has given final approval to a bill that would allow state employees to designate domestic partners of the same gender as b... state personnel policy Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:23:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d24-State-Senate-Clears-Bill-Giving-Domestic-Partners-Access-to-Benefits?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Buescher-Changes-Voter-Registration-Rule?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner New secretary of state Bernie Buescher isn't wasting much time before dealing with a controversy left by his predecessor, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Littleton.Buescher announced Friday that his office is changing the "20-day rule," which let... Bernie Buescher elections secretary of state Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:15:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2819-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Buescher-Changes-Voter-Registration-Rule?cid=exrss-Denver-Statehouse-Examiner