June 2009, Notable Newsstand Archive

Notalble Newstand Archives--June, 2009

Click here to return to the Notable Newsstand mainpage.

Names Submitted To Fill Judicial Vacancies
Democratic Party of Denver member John Walsh among six finalists for Denver's federal district court bench (Denver Post, June 30, 2009)

Legislators Meet To Reform Financing of Colorado Schools
Senator Romer Vice-Chairs a Committee to Reform the Way Colorado Pays for Its Public Schools (Durango Herald, June 30, 2009)

And Now, Climate Bill Supporters Try Counting To 60 In Senate
The House voted in favor of a sweeping Climate and Energy bill, setting the stage for the Senate's consideration (New York Times, June 29, 2009)

Colorado Health Care Centers Get Nearly $17 million in Stimulus Funds (KDVR, June 29, 2009) 

DPS Starts Work on Green Valley Ranch School
Kids break ground on first new Denver Publich High School in more than 30 years.  (9News, June 26, 2009)

It's Official: Udall Backs Bennet
Senator Udall Endorses His Colleague from Colorado for the 2010 Senate Race (Denver Post, June 20, 2009)

Ritter Upbeat After Governor's Conference
Western Governors' Association Re-fuels Ritter's Enthusiasm for Colorado's Renewable Energy Plan (Colorado Statesman, June 19, 2009)

Bennet Fields Political Questions From Students
Senator Bennet Candidaly Answered Students' Questions at a Mile high Youth Corps team-building event.  (Colorado Statesman, June 19, 2009)

Paid Sick Days Are A Healthy Idea
Rep. Daniel Kagen writes a guest editorial making the case for providing paid sick days.  (Denver Daily News, June 17, 2009)

Sotomayor Leaves Favorable Impression On Udall
Colorado Senator inclined to vote for Sotomayor's confirmation to the bench of the Supreme Court.  (The Colorado Statesman, June 12, 2009)

Hickenlooper Wins Conference of Mayors Award for FasTracks
Denver Mayor takes first place in 2009 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards.  (Denver Business Journal, June 12, 2009)

Ritter: "We Owe Our Veterans"
Governor Bill Ritter addressed veterans in Evans on new Recovery Act opportunities for those who have served.  (Greeley Tribune, June 12, 2009)

Hickenlooper Refuses to Race Ritter
Denver Mayor Won't Run For Governor in 2010, Saying It Would Be Bad for Colorado and Denver (Denver Post, June 10, 2009)

Bennet Throws Support Behind Sotomayor
After meeting the nominee for a seat on the Supreme Court, Senator Bennet gives his early endorsement of Judge Sotomayor.  (Denver Post, June 9, 2009)

U.S. Lawmakers Move To Crackdown on Drilling Practices
Representatives DeGette and Polis introduce legislation to reverse a Bush administration policy and to regulate hydraulic fracturing.  (Reuters, June 9, 2009)

GOP Fans Embers of 6% Cap As Ritter Douses It 
Governor Ritter Signs Repeal of Arveshoug-Bird Limit (Colorado Statesman, June 5, 2009)

Colorado Latest State to Sweeten GI Bill
Governor Ritter signed a bill offering in-state tuition to active military members and veterans.  (Marine Corps Times, June 3, 2009)

New Law Offers Middle Class Relief
Governor Ritter signs Rep. Mark Ferrandino's bill allowing homeowners to postpone foreclosures and rework mortgages.  (Denver Post, June 3, 2009)

Click here to return to the Notable Newsstand mainpage.