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Obama's budget cuts don't go far enough, say Colorado senators
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Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Colo. senators say reductions fall short
Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet said Monday that President Barack Obama's 2012 budget does not go far enough in cutting spending.
Also: Denver Post editorial: Obama budget still falls short
The Denver Post: Republican rustles up governor's support on pro-business bill
Republicans were thrilled when Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in his first State of the State address talked about cutting red tape and burdensome regulations for business.
Associated Press via Summit Daily News: Lawmakers attempting to bring movies to Colorado
Two state legislators want to attract filmmakers to Colorado by bolstering an incentive fund for movie producers with a proposal to add a 10-cent fee to all movie tickets sold in the state. The lawmakers argue having more movies filmed in Colorado would boost local economies and help promote tourism to the state. However, the idea appears destined to face a tough test from opponents who see the proposal as another tax burden, not a fee.
Family economic security
The Denver Post: House bans welfare recipients from using state debit cards at strip club ATMs
Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, pointed out that some people impacted by the ban will be strip club employees who use their workplace ATM for legitimate reasons. "There are people struggling, and some work wherever they can get a job to bring home money and put food on the table," she said.
Colorado News Agency: Panel OKs bills targeting marketplace fraud, workplace discrimination
Employees who look to the courts when they believe their civil rights have been violated in the workplace, and consumers who are victims of fraudulent practices in the marketplace, may have more sway in court under two measures backed by a panel of lawmakers today. Yet, critics in the business community and among some Senate Republicans say both proposals would do more harm than the good they are designed to promote.
Also: Colorado Independent: Civil Rights bill would enable more people to sue Colorado employers for discrimination
Health care
Denver Daily News: Universal health for Colo.?
Democratic lawmakers yesterday introduced legislation that would establish a plan to be referred to voters that would implement a universal health care cooperative in Colorado.
Also: Fort Collins Coloradoan: Health-care cooperative proposed
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