Rafting Bill News Stories (updated 4/8/10)
Here are links to recent news coverage of rafting bill:
In This Political Battle, a River Runs Through It: Wall Street Journal 4/8/2010
A record 24 Colorado ballot issues filed on rafting amid lawmaker inaction: Denver Post 3/27/2010
Both sides float initiatives over rafting issue: The Durango Herald 3/27/2010
Both sides of ‘right to float’ file ballot language: Aspen [...]
Rep Curry proposes state rainy-day fund
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Curry proposes state ‘rainy day fund’ using mineral severance tax revenue: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 3/23/10
Rep Curry defends coal miners
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Rep. Curry defends coal miners: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 3/23/2010
State House passes power plant bill: Pueblo Chieftain 3/23/2010
Independent living: Curry enjoys life as a former Democrat
Feature story from Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Independent living: Curry enjoys life as a former Democrat
Glenwood Springs Post Independent 3/22/1010
Legislative Update 3/22/2010
Thank you for your continued interest in what is happening at the Colorado Legislature and for reading this snapshot of last week’s events.
State Budget On Friday we received a new revenue forecast that was somewhat positive. Increased severance tax revenue from oil and gas production, and some stabilization in income and sales tax revenue [...]
Float bill clears Senate Judiciary Committee
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Senators reflate house rafting bill The Durango Herald 3/16/2010
Panel clears measure on rafters’ right to float The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction) 3/16/2010
News Story: Groundwater bill heading to Ritter
Major political players train sights on Curry rafting-rights bill
News Story: Major political players train sights on Curry rafting-rights bill. Colorado Independent 3/10/2010
“According to one political observer, Secretary of State Bernie Buescher is working on rules that would require the companies or individuals behind a lobbying effort to be disclosed on the SOS website, not just the law firms or lobbyists they hire.”
Glenwood Canyon OPEN: Updated & Photos
Rockfall in Glenwood Canyon <EXPAND POST FOR PHOTOS>
March 11, 2010 Update (3:10pm):
CDOT crews have opened I-70 through Glenwood Canyon in both directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction and will remain like this until long-term repairs can be completed in the coming weeks/months. The [...]
Legislative Update (3/6/2010)
Ballot Access Bill (HB1271) passed the House 58-7 this past week and is now going to be heard in the Senate. Six republicans and one democrat, Rep. Ed Vigil, voted against the bill. Hopefully the Senate will also be in favor of allowing a more reasonable time period for unaffiliated candidates to gain access to [...]
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