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Notable News

Political Parties Shifting Money
Republicans' inability to raise money for governor's race leads to shift in resources.  (The Denver Post, August 30, 2010)

Teacher Tenure Bill
Controversial lineup takes on lawl that didn't help Colorado Race to the Top (Westword, August 25, 2010)

A Conversation with Andrew Romanoff
Part of a campaign series on the U.S. Senate race.  (The Denver Post, July 25, 2010)

A Conversation with Michael Bennet
Part of a campaign series on the U.S. Senate race.  (The Denver Post, July 25, 2010)

Salazar Touts the Outdoors To Kids on Trip Pushing Conservation, Recreation
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette and Ed Perlmutter hosted a listening session on an Obama administration outdoors initiative.  (Denver Post, July 17, 2010)

Romanoff Brings Passion for Teaching To U.S. Senate Race
One in a two-part series on the education records of U.S. Senate candidates Andrew Romanoff and Michael Bennet (The Denver Post, July 14, 2010)

Senator Bennet Praised as Education Reformer
One in a two-part series on the education records of U.S. Senate candidates Michael Bennet and Andrew Romanoff (The Denver Post, July 13, 2010)

A New and Necessary Moratorium
The Obama administration acts to reaffirm its moratorium on deep-water drilling.  (The New York Times, July 13, 2010)

Ritter Details Colorado's New High-Risk Health-Insurrance Pool
The new health care reform legislation means Colorado can subsidize up to 4,000 residents previously denied insurrance for pre-existing conditions.  (The Denver Post, July 7, 2010)

Governor Caps Session By Signing Renewable Energy Bills
Governor Bill Ritter signed the last of the 2010 legislative session's bills in June, capping his gubernatorial career with a handful of bills focusing on renewable energy, his top priority since taking office in 2007.  (The Colorado Statesman, June 29, 2010)

Challenges Filed on Petition Rulings in Primary Races
Denver Democrat among those challenging Secretary of State petition rulings.  (The Colorado Statesman, June 20, 2010)

Colorado Legislature's 2010 Session Best Yet For Renewable Energy
New Energy Economy makes significant strides.  (Denver Post, May 31, 2010)

As Expected, Romanoff Best Bennet at State Assembly
A full wrap-up of the Colorado Democratic State Assembly.  (Colorado Statesman, May 28, 2010)

Tenure Bill on Way To Governor
The Colorado legislature passed a teacher tenure bill after a fillibuster and sent to Governor Ritter on the last day of the legislative session.  (Denver Post, May 12, 2010)

Denver City Council Passes Proclamation Calling for National Immigration Reform
Paul Lopez and Chris Nevitt introduce a proclamation in protest to Arizona's new law.  (Denver Post, May 11, 2010)

Denver Considering Immigration Reform Proclamation
City Council proposed proclamation would call for national Immigration Reform this year.  (KMGH News 7, May 9, 2010)

8 Steps Democrats Could Take to Win Swing States in 2010
An article based on Adam Schrager's book about the "Colorado Miracle," about Democrats reversing fortunes in two election cycles in Colorado from 2004-2008.  (Alternet, May 8, 2010)

Democrats See Hopes for West Dim in Colorado
National perspective on Colorado's swinging political pendulum (New York Times, May 8, 2010)

San Juan Mountain Wilderness Act Advances
A 60,000 acre measure sponsored by Senator Mark Udall and Representative John Salazar moves forward in Washington. (Telluride Daily Planet, May 5, 2010)

Payday-Loan Change OK'd
Rep. Mark Ferrandino ushers in legislation capping payday loans with a one-vote margin.  (Denver Post, May 5, 2010)

Redistricting Rears Its Ugly Head
House committees seek to undo "midnight gerrmander" (Colorado Statesman, April 30, 2010)

Senate Committee Hashes Out Medical Marijuana Bill
Legislation crafted to navigate unhcarted territory.  (Colorado Statesman, April 30, 2010)

Dispute Revives Battle Between Rafters and Property Owners
Colorado's rafting industry seeks clarification on the rights to float on rivers through private land.  (New York Times, April 16, 2010)

Obama Extends Hospital-Visitation Rights to Gay Couples
The Obama administration followed Colorado's lead in extended rights to gay couples.  (Denver Post, April 16, 2010)

Ferrandino Wins Key Battle In Payday Loan War
One vote margin of victory paves way for tighter regulation of payday lending.  (The Colorado Independent, April 15, 2010)

Si se puede!
Celebrants honor Cesar Chavez with food, dancing (The Colorado Statesman, April 9, 2010)

In Colorado, A Former Rising Star is as Welcome as Space Junk
National coverage of Colorado's hotly contested U.S. Senate race.  (The Washington Post, April 4, 2010)

Rent Control: Not Coming To A Town Near You
Guest editorial by Rep. Daniel Kagan (The Denver Daily News, March 31st, 2010)

Is Elyria a Forgotten Neighborhood?
Community leaders say they've been forgotton by city.  (Denver Daily News, March 29, 2010)

Colorado Dem Takes National Abortion Role
Rep. Diana DeGette led the fight to keep abortion restrictions out of the Health Care bill.  (San Francisco Examiner, March 27, 2010) 

Lation Leaders Call for Clearer Focus on Education
Denver elected officials address issues facing the Latino community, including education, immigration, and equal government access.  (Denver Post, March 26, 2010)

Ritter Signs Bill Requiring Greater Use of Renewable Energy by 2020
Colorado set its sites on 30% of its energy coming from renewable energy sources by 2020.  (The Denver Post, March 23, 2010)

Caucus News and Viewpoints--Democrats
Lots of reports from various caucuses from citizen-reporters throughout the Denver area.  (The Colorado Statesman, March 19, 2010)

10 Vie For Northwest Denver's City Council Seat
A look at the candidates for the May 4th Special Election to fill the vacancy in District 1.  (The Denver Post, March 14, 2010)

DeGette Wilderness Bill Gets First Hearing
Eleven years after first introducing her wilderness bill, Rep. DeGette is finally get a hearing in Congress.  (KUNC, March 11, 2010)

Payday Lending Bill Needs Payday in House to Pass
Rep. Ferrandino's bill to limit interest on payday loads hits the House floor.  (The Colorado Statesman, March 12, 2010)

Patients vs. Prosecutors at Medical Marijuana Hearing
The search for compromise keeps it a bill in progress.  (The Colorado Statesman, March 12, 2010)

Seventy-Seventh Annual Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner
The full run-down on the Colorado Democratic Party's annual fete.  (The Colorado Statesman, March 12, 2010)

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)

February, 2010 Archive

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January Archive

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December Archive

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October-November Archive

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August-September Archive

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July Archive

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June Archive

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May Archive

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April Archive

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