April/May, 2010 Notable Newsstand Archive

Notable Newsstand Archive--April/May, 2010

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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)

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