Attempt To Overhaul Colorado Telecom Subsidy Fails
Lawmakers trying to overhaul a $54 million annual payout to Colorado telecom companies killed their own legislation amid disagreement over what to do with the funds.
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Lawmakers trying to overhaul a $54 million annual payout to Colorado telecom companies killed their own legislation amid disagreement over what to do with the funds.
A measure aimed at making sure schoolchildren can read by fourth grade has cleared Colorado's Senate on a unanimous vote — but not before lawmakers made significant changes to the plan to address criticisms that it could burden schools with red tape.
Colorado lawmakers reached a compromise over compensation for victims of the Lower North Fork Fire on Thursday.
It was a defining moment in Colorado's debate over civil unions. The House Judiciary Committee passed the civil union bill at about 9:35 p.m. Thursday.
Gov. John Hickenlooper vetoes a tourism bill because he believes it would decrease competition.
Several events in downtown Denver this weekend will disrupt traffic, including the Cinco de Mayo Festival and the Denver Derby.
The "Supermoon" will rise again tomorrow night.
More than eight-and-a-half tons of prescription drugs were collected in Colorado during the Drug Enforcement Administration's drug take-back event.
Colorado Springs police are trying to find the driver of a pickup truck who fled after hitting and killing a teenager.
A new report estimates recreational activity along the Colorado River and its tributaries contributes about $17 billion in direct spending per year.
Several dozen rescuers moved a boulder the size of a washing machine to free a rock climber who was pinned when the boulder shifted.
The funding for arts education is being cut in schools across the country, and Denver is no exception. Yet a well-rounded education should include arts and theater, as it helps to build so many important skills. From self confidence to collaboration and team work, these are skills that every child uses forever. The good news is that the city's summer theater camp programs abound for children of all ages. All offer a variety of theater education, production and play, and they are all taught by professionals with a true desire to help your child grow and learn.
Summer is just around the corner and it's time to get in shape for hiking and exploring the great Rocky Mountains. Indoor cycling, or spinning, offers high-endurance classes are the perfect class for cycling enthusiasts or anyone who needs to get in better shape. With classes for every skill level and budget, all you need is a membership, or at least a day pass, for a great workout at the five best places to spin in Denver.
Despite crushing budget cuts to K-12 public education, Colorado school board members are still attending annual meetings at some of the state's ritziest luxury hotels, the Broadmoor and the Brown Palace Hotel.
An atheist group wanted to protest National Prayer Day so they purchased ad space on three billboards in Colorado.
