December 2009, Notable Newsstand Archive
Notable Newsstand Archive--December, 2009
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Colorado's Role In Addressing Climate Change
Rep. Diana DeGette reports from her trip to Copenhagen. (Denver Post, December 27, 2009)
Udall, Bennet Comment on Passage of Health Care Bill
Colorado Senators' statements and contributions to the Senate's Health Care Bill. (Denver Business Journal, December 24, 2009)
Fight Brews Over Location of I-70 Viaduct
Residents of Elyria and neighboring communities impacted by the proposed rerouting and expansion of I-70 through Denver find CDOT unresponsive to their concerns. (Denver Daily News, December 21, 2009)
State Budget: Our Long-Term Goals
State Reps. Mark Ferrandino and Lois Court join Denver City Council Member Carol Boigon and others in penning a commentary on the state's budget goals. (Boulder Daily Camera, December 20, 2009)
DeGette Has 'Serious Reservations' About Abortion Compromise in Health Bill
Rep. Diana DeGette and other leaders in the Pro-Choice Caucus cite abortion provisions as offensive and possibly unconstitutional. (The Hill, December 19, 2009)
Ritter Defends His Roadless Position
In Aspen speech, Governor explains the need for exceptions to protecting roadless lands. (Aspen Times, December 19, 2009)
The Three Artificially Manufactured Assumptions Driving the Insurrance/Drug Industry's Health Bill
David Sirota's commentary on the myths surrounding the process of passing meaningful Health Care Reform. (Open Left, December 19, 2009)
Democrats Strike Health Care Deal
With a handshake agreement with holdout Senator Ben Nelson (D, Nebraska), the Senate secured the 60 votes it needs to pass their Health Care bill. (Politico, December 19, 2009)
Homeless to Build Home For Homeless
Governor Ritter presided over a Capital Hill groundbreaking ceremony on the site where 98 apartments will be built by the homeless for the homeless. (Denver Post, December 17, 2009)
Governor Proposes Study of Colorado Higher Education
With higher education facing a funding crisis, Governor Ritter named Dick Momfort and Jim Lyons to chair a committee and develop a roadmap for Colorado's 27 public colleges and universities. (The Colorado Statesman, December 18, 2009)
Candlelight Vigil for Denver's Homeless Dead
The vigil honored 155 homeless members of the Denver community who lost their lives in 2009. (Denver Post, December 17, 2009)
City, School District Team Up To Go Solar
Mayor Hickenlooper announced a partnership with DPS to put solar panels on 16 city buildings and 10 schools. (9News.com, December 17, 2009)
Pot Shop Rules Get First OK
A City Council panel votes to keep dispensaries from opening within 1,000 ft. of schools and each other. (Denver Post, December 17, 2009)
Immigration Reform Vigils in Glenwood Springs, Avon, Dillon, Telluride, and Gunnison This Friday
Five mountain towns to hold vigils in support of a new bill co-sponsored by Reps. DeGette, Polis, Salazar, and Perlmutter. (Glenwood Springs Post Independent, December 16, 2009)
Obama: Forge On With Weaker Health Measure
Senators Udall and Bennet report on the Democratic Senate Caucus' meeting with President Obama Tuesday. (Denver Post December 16, 2009)
Washington Starting to Get It On Pine Beetles
State Rep. Christine Scanlon (D/56, Summit County) pens an op-ed on the bark beetle infestation. (Summit Daily News, December 15, 2009)
Ritter Warns K-12 Schools Won't Be Spared In State Cuts
The governor previews cuts looming for the 2010-2011 state budget at Monday's legislative forum previwing the upcoming session. (Aurora Sentinel, December 14, 2009)
Rep. Judd to Go After Business Subsidies, 'Wipe Out' Enterprise Zones
In the face of the state’s mounting budget crisis, state Rep. Joel Judd plans to introduce two bills next month that would dissolve tax-free business “enterprise zones” and that would levy taxes on services across the state. (Colorado Independenet, December 10, 2009)
Legislators Crafting Bill Crafting Bill Determining How Teachers, Principals Are Evaluated
State Senator Mike Johnston is helping to write a new law to replace one educators feel is ineffective. (Denver Post, December 10, 2009)
Ritter Announces Colorado Job Training Agenga
Governor's plan includes teaching and testing to ensure Coloradans can return to work with appropriate skills. (Denver Post, December 10, 2009)
Denver Mayor Says Global Warming Evidence is "Shocking"
Mayor Hickenlooper weighs in from the Coppenhagen Climate Summit. (9News.com, December 8, 2009)
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