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Welcome to our Notable Newsstand!  Please click on any of the links below for a story of special relevance to Denver Democrats. 

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Notable News

Senate Passes Renewable Energy Bill After Long, Bizarre Debate
Bill raises the state's use of renewable energy from 20% to 30% by 2020.  (Denver Post, March 6, 2010)

Candidates Weigh in on Right Side of Ballot Items
Opposition by John Hickenlooper and Scott McInnis to a trio of drastic initiatives sends a strong message to the electorate.  (Denver Post, February 28, 2010)

Affordable Housing Bill, Key to Aspen, Advances Through Statehouse
The Western Slope perspective on a bill championed by Denver Democrat Rep. Daniel Kagan (HD3).  (Aspen Daily News, February 25, 2010)

Lawmakers Debate Affordable Housing
Rep. Daniel Kagan's bill clarifying voluntary affordable housing options cleared a House committee, despite opposition claims that it would lead to rent control.  (Denver Daily News, February 24, 2010)

Five Myths About the Labor Union Movememt
An updated look at the relevance of organized labor, unions, Employee Free Choice Act, and more.  (The Washington Post, February 22, 2010)

African American Leaders in Denver Honored with Portraits
Terrance Carroll, Wilma Webb, Peter Groff, and Stephanie O'Malley portraits unveiled at The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (Colorado Independent, February 19, 2010)

Bennet, Romanoff Debate Coverage (February 17-19, 2010)
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The Colorado Statesman

Dems, Romanoff, Bennet Star in Party's Top Race
An indepth look at the primary race for U.S. Senator between Andrew Romanoff and Michael Bennet.  (The Colorado Statesman, February 12, 2010)

The Struggle on the Road to a College Degree
DPS Board President Nate Easley addresses the gap in funding for higher education.  (9News.com, February 11, 2010)

Udall, Bennet Announce $30 Million to Fight Bark-Beetle Epidemic
Colorado will receive $30 million from the U.S. Forest Service to address the impacts of the bark beetle and spruce beetle epidemics and to protect people and property. (Summit Daily News, Monday, February 8, 2010)

Western Slope Loses on Water-Transfer Bill
A coallition of Western Slope Democrats and Republicans and Front Range environmentalists Democrats wasn't strong enough to pass a bill protecting West Slope water rights.  (Durango Herald, February 6, 2010) 

Denver Teachers Won't Be Forced Into Most Troubled Schools Anymore
DPS Superintendent Tom Boasburg changes policy of assigning untenured teachers, and State Senator Mike Johnston prepares to introduce a bill changing how teachers get tenure.  (Denver Post, February 6, 2010)

Denver Councilman Garcia Picked for HUD Post
Rick Garcia's appointment likely to start vacancy dominos.  (The Colorado Statesman, February 5, 2010)

January Archive

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December Archive

Click the December Archive for 21 notable stories of interest to Denver Democrats from December, 2009.

October-November Archive

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August-September Archive

Click the August-September Archive for 16 notable stories of interest to Denver Democrats from August and September, 2009.

July Archive

Click the July Archive for 16 notable stories of interest to Denver Democrats from July, 2009.

June Archive

Click the June Archive for 18 notable news stories of interest to Denver Democrats from June, 2009

May Archive

Click the May Archive for 27 notable news stories of interest to Denver Democrats from May, 2009.

April Archive

Click the April Archive for 26 notable news stories of interest to Denver Democrats from April, 2009.