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Notable News

Denver Democrats Mourn the Loss of Councilwoman Carla Madison, City Council District 8 (City of Denver Press Release April 6, 2011)

The Democratic Party of Denver Executive Committee Unanimously Approves The Colorado Civil Unions Act (SB 11-172).  (Party release March 17, 2011)

Bill Seeks Stiffer Punishment for Crimes Against The Homeless
Proposed bill would classify crimes against the homeless along with crimes against the disabled, against the elderly, and against children.  (Aurora Sentinel, February 4, 2011)

Good Chance of Passage for Bill Offering Instate Tuition for Undocumented Students
A rally at the Capitol promotes the "ASSET" bill with hopes of gaining bipartisan support.  (Denver Post, February 3, 2011)

Twelve Mayoral Candidates Fill Stage for Forum
The Park People forum gives voters an early look at the choices for mayor.  (Denver Post, January 27, 2011)  (The Colorado Statesman, January 28, 2011)

Colorado Lawmakers Launch Debate on Immigration
Arizona-style law and tuition equity's return highlight legislative agenda.  (The Aspen Times, January 23, 2011)

Republicans Defend Cutting Free School Breakfast Funds
The JBC's three Republicans block funding for 56,000 of the state's neediest children.  (KWGN, January 21, 2011)

State Senator Aguilar To Introduce Bill To Study Health Care Reform
Bill would study implementation and funding for a Colorado Health Care Cooperative.  (The Independent, January 20, 2011)

Colorado Delegation to Sit Together at State of the Union Address
Degette says delegatons is "committed to working together on behalf of the people of Colorado.

Buescher's New Job is to Represent Is To Represent His Old One
Former Secretary of State takes post as Deputy Attorney General (The Denver Post, January 19, 2011)

DPS Proposes Budget That Increase Per-Pupil Spending
(The Denver Post, January 19, 2011)

State Lawmakers to Debate In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
Fisacal fix may improve odds for tuition equit bill.  (9News.com, January 18, 2011)

Ex-SOS Buescher Tells Dems Campaign Finance System "Completely Broken"
(The Colorado Independent, January 18, 2011)

Colorado's Eductaion-Reform Leader Spreads Ideas Nationwide
State Senator Mike Johnston fields request from multiple states to share his experience with SB-191 (The Denver Post, January 16, 2011)

Difficult Solutions to Colorado's $1 Billion Problem
Four former Colorado lawmakers spend two days in a room together to balance the budget and suggest long-term structural solutions.  (The Denver Post, January 16, 2011)

Vidal Takes Over as Denver Mayor
Bill Vidal begins a five-month stint as Denver's mayor.  (The Denver Post, January 13, 2011)

Colorado Legislature Files 95 Bills on Sessions First Day
(The Denver Post, January 13, 2011)

Celebratory Barbecue Warms Bipartisan Crowd
(The Denver Post, January 12, 2011)

John Hickenlooper Becomes Colorado Governor
(Colorado Business Journal, January 11, 2011)

In Colorado, Education Advocates Fear "Flat Funding" Is Best Scenario
A run-down of the education issues facing the state legislature as the session opens.  (Education Week, January 11, 2011)

If You Read Only One John Kerry Speech Today...
Senator Kerry's speech on the economic problems facing our country and the path forward.  (The Washington Post, January 11, 2011)

Denver's Mayor-to-Be Vidal a Career Civil Servant
Bill Vidal takes the reins in the mayor's office.  (Denver Post, January 10, 2011)

Denver Council Debates How To Handle Marijuana Grow Facilities
Zoning changes would leave 1/3 or more of grow facilities as nonconforming (The Denver Post, January 10, 2011)

Republicans, Democrats Face Pressure to Cooperate in Closely Divided Legislature
(The Greeley Tribune, January 9, 2011)

Departing Legislators Share Memories, Plans
(The Colorado Statesman, January 7, 2011)

Remembering Ritter: Mix of Roasts and Toasts
(The Colorado Statesman, January 7, 2011)

Waak Won't Run
All but one Colorado Democratic Party officers decide not to seek reelection in 2011 (The Colorado Statesman, January 7, 2011)

Denver Dems Showcase Colorado Wines
A report from the House District 6 wine tasting fundraiser (The Colorado Statesman, January 7, 2011)

The John Hickenlooper Exception
A comprehensive mapping of Hick's road to governor.  (The New York Times, January 5, 2011)

Obama Administration Reverses Bush Wilderness Policy
Interior Secretary Salazar announces end to "no more wilderness" policy.  (Reuters, December 24, 2010)

Today's Shepherds are Alone on the Range at Christmas
A look at South American shepherds at work in Colorado and the West.  (U.S.A. Today, December 23, 2010)

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet Lays Out Green Energy Goals
An interview on alternative energy.  (SmartPlanet.com, December 22, 2010)

Researcher Taps Irrigation Water's Energy Potential
The water that irrigates Colorado's crops may also be used to produce electricity.  (The Coloradan, December 20, 2010)

Some Colorado Legislators Charge Per Diem for Session's Entire 120 Days; Others Seek Nothing  (Denver Post, December 19, 2010)

Interior Secretary Signs Navajo Water Settlement
Agreement gives tribe water rights in lower Colorado River Basin (Desert News, December 19, 2010)

Udall, Bennet, Colorado LGBT Community Laud Senate Passage of DADT Repeal
(The Colorado Independent, December 18, 2010)

Aguilar Picked to Take Romer's Place in SD32
A full account of the Vacancy Committee Meeting that resulted in Dr. Irene Aguilar's appointment to the State Senate.  (The Colorado Statesman, December 17, 2010)

Tweaking DPS Reform Urged After Low Ratings
Board members rethink education reform priorities.  (The Denver Post, December 17, 2010)

Colorado Lawmaker Plans To Introduce Civil-Unions Bill
Pat Steadman readies legislation to finally allow civil unions in Colorado (The Denver Post, December 16, 2010)

A Makeover for Five Points
After years of revitalization promises, the pieces are finally coming together, along with community support (The Denver Post, November 23, 2010)

What Democrats Owe Latinos:  Passing the Dream Act
The Washington Post, November 19, 2010

Facts on Fracking and Chemicals
A guest commentary by Diana DeGette (The Denver Post, November 17, 2010)

Colorado Oil Shale Leases Hinge on Balance For Developers, Wildlife
The Boulder Daily Camera, November 13, 2010

Education Experts Raise More Questions About Montbello Turnaround
(The Denver Post, November 14, 2010)

Denver's Effort to Combat Homelessness Brings Success, Recognition
(The Denver Post, November 11, 2010)

Another Brush With Bigotry by Choice
Mike Littwin's look at Senator Kent Lambert's comments about "chosen behavior" to be gay (Denver Post, November 10, 2010)

Colorado's Senator Michael Bennet on His Narrow Election Win
Text and audio of the NPR radio interview (Morning Edition, November 9, 2010)

November/December, 2010 Archive

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