March 9, 2011
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Governor proposes department
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Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Gov. Hickenlooper proposes merging parks, wildlife agencies
The state agencies that deal with parks and wildlife may soon be merged into a single division in an effort to save money, Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday.
Denver Daily News: Tax hike for FasTracks?
The Regional Transportation District board of directors yesterday decided that voters should consider raising the sales tax by .4 percent so RTD can build out a light rail project that has come in over budget and behind schedule.
Also: Denver Business Journal: RTD will wait to ask voters for FasTracks tax hike
Colorado Independent: Hickenlooper budget could eliminate thousands of jobs
The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute Monday released a study showing that the budget proposed by Governor John Hickenlooper could eliminate about 3600 Colorado jobs.
Sterling Journal-Advocate: Halfway there on $1.1M budget reduction
Budget issues continue to be of concern to RE-1 Valley School District. Prior to their regular meeting on Monday, the Board of Education held a workshop to look at some options for handling the $1.1 million reduction the district is facing next year.
Lamar Ledger: Gardner visits, talks federal spending
In his meetings with the public Congressman Gardner seemed primarily focused on one issue, reducing federal spending.
Salida Mountain Mail: Board mulls 4-day week
In a Feb. 28 presentation to residents, district officials estimated switching to a four-day week could save $166,580 in transportation, food service, utilities and maintenance. Superintendent Darryl Webb told attendees Monday if the change does become reality, it wouldn't result in a decreased number of student-teacher contact hours. Rather, school days would be lengthened about 40-50 minutes, and the school year would likely have an earlier start and a later end.
Health care
Colorado Springs Gazette: Therapy for $25? Two mental health centers making it happen
Rockies Counseling Center, a program of the University of the Rockies, and Switzer Counseling Center already offer a sliding-scale fee for patients who are uninsured, underinsured and low-income. The $25 fee is for people who have insurance but, for whatever reason, don't want to use it for mental health services.
Loveland Reporter-Herald: Happier at home: Nonmedical caregivers offer companionship and comfort
The caregivers from Home Helpers become a companion to the clients. They talk with them, play games and do crafts, go on walks and take them to the mall, the senior center or anywhere else.
Justice
Denver Daily News: Another voter ID bill pushed
Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler yesterday announced compromise legislation aimed at requiring identification when registering to vote with the aim of curbing non-citizens from voting.
Associated Press via Fort Collins Coloradoan: Lawmakers weigh bill requiring citizenship to vote
Family economic security
Colorado News Agency: Lawmakers throw a lifeline to homeless youths
House Bill 1079, which passed unanimously today in the Senate Local Government Committee, redefines the age range covered under the state's definition of homeless youth to include 11- to 21-year-olds rather the current 15 to 18. The expanded age range would allow federal dollars to reach more youths in need. |
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