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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

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)

Medical Marijuana Bill Clears First Hurdle
A Colorado Senate committee approved tighter restrictions on doctor-patient relationships.  (Colorado Statesman, January 29, 2010)

Colorado Legislature Plunges Into Bruising Budget Fight
Tensions rise as legislators spend long hours working to balance the budget.  (Denver Post, January 29, 2010)

Medical Marijuanna Should Not Be Used As An Economic Development Tool
Denver City Councilwoman At-Large Carol Boigon's guest commentary.  (The Colorado Statesman, January 29, 2010)

Colorado Hopes to Race to the Top for Grants
Governor Bill Ritter and a majority of state lawmakers made a last-ditch effort to heighten Colorado's chance of netting a lucrative multi-million dollar federal education grant.  (Colorado Statesman, January 22, 2010)

Budget Ballot Initiatives Debated in Colorado
Colorado's efforts to untangle Tabor draws national attention.  (New York Times, January 19, 2010)

Potential Candidates Mulling Run For Denver Mayor
With a domino effect taking part as political races realign statewide, many viable candidates are looking at the 2011 Denvor mayoral election.  (Denver Post, January 13, 2010)

Three New DPS Board Members Talk Charters
Mary Seawell, Andrea Merida, and Nathan Easley share their views on charter schools.  (Westword, January 12, 2010)

Hickenlooper Enters Governor's Race
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper announces his bid for Colorado governor's race.  (Denver Post, January 12, 2010)

Ritter Wants to See Renewable Energy Standard Upped to 30 Percent By 2020
In laying out his goals for 2010, Governor Ritter stressed that he thought a 10 percent increase in the renewable energy standard over the next 10 years is a realistic goal.  (The Colorado Independent, January 12, 2010)

Salazar Unveils Drilling Reforms, Points to Utah Missteps
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued drilling reforms, denouncing the Bush administration push for conventional energy development on public lands in the West.  (Salt Lake City Tribune, January 7, 2009)

Ritter Tells Cabinet He Intends To Finish Term
Governor Ritter told his cabinet of his decision not to seek re-election, emphasizing that he will complete his term.  (Denver Post, January 6, 2009)

Ritter to Withdraw from Colorado Governor's Race
Governor Bill Ritter is scheduled to announce Wednesday morning that he will withdraw his re-election bid.  (Denver Post, January 6, 2009)

December Archive

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

October-November Archive

Click the October-November Archive for 15 notable stories of interest to Denver Democrats from October and November, 2009.

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. 

Budgetary Concerns Will Affect Most Issues at the Capitol
A run-down highlighting bills to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session.  (Colorado Statesman, January 8, 2009)