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Colorado Government

Highlights from the legislature

February 27, 2009

Highlights from the legislature

Health care turf battle pits doctors vs. nurses

February 27, 2009

The biggest turf war under the Capitol dome right now is not between Republicans and Democrats - it's between doctors and nurses.

ROLL CALL: February 27, 2009

February 27, 2009

HIS HEART ON HIS BELT BUCKLE

Contrite senator stands by views on gays

February 27, 2009

A state senator who quoted Bible verses during a debate about health benefits for same-sex couples said Thursday that he's sorry he didn't explain his views more clearly, but that he stands by his beliefs.

Senate to review fee-hike measure

February 27, 2009

Gov. Bill Ritter said Thursday his top transportation plan is rolling to completion after the House approved it and sent it back to the Senate, which is expected to concur and send it straight to the governor's desk.

Roll Call: GOP in practical joke mode

February 26, 2009

News and notes from the Colorado Legislature

Mock-weapons bill clears panel

February 26, 2009

Chris Proctor never thought to caution the Douglas County Young Marine troop he commands to think twice before bringing mock guns used for drill-team practice onto school grounds.

House blasts, passes job creation measure

February 26, 2009

Gov. Bill Ritter's major economic development bill received House approval Wednesday, but not before members of his own party called it a "misuse of our funds" and "economics of the absurd."

State union seeks more access to employees

February 26, 2009

State employees who unionized last year are asking for greater access to fellow workers in order to increase their organizing efforts.

Words and controversy for Senate Republicans

February 25, 2009

Two Senate Republicans are under fire for their comments about sexuality during debates on two separate bills.

Doctor backs push to check pregnant women for HIV

February 25, 2009

The head of Denver's HIV prevention program said Wednesday he doesn't recall the last time an HIV-positive baby was born here.

GOP lawmakers cringe at colleagues' words on sexuality

GOP lawmakers cringe at colleagues' words on sexuality

February 25, 2009

A Republican legislator's remarks about sexuality sparked a bitter volley at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the second time in three days such comments have created controversy.

Lawmakers cramming to meet deadline

February 25, 2009

If the legislature were a fraternity, this might be Hell Week.

Roll Call: Bagel overload

February 25, 2009

News and notes from the Colorado legislature.

Fire fear spurs legislators' D.C. trip

February 25, 2009

Don't let the 1930s-era garb fool you: Sen. Dan Gibbs and Rep. Christine Scanlan are mad.

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