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Dec. 20, 2010
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Seven-county alliance aims to
provide shelter for the homeless
Economic self-sufficiency
The Denver Post: Seven metro counties work together to offer shelter to homeless on cold winter nights
For the first time, all seven counties of metro Denver have banded together to ensure that people who need shelter during severe winter weather will not end up sleeping on the streets.


Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Key groups withhold opinions on new FasTracks sales tax
RTD's deadline for local governments and business groups to submit recommendations on a new FasTracks sales tax arrived last week with key groups electing to withhold their advice.

Denver Post editorial: Hick can help fix ag-tax law
Because Colorado's new governor benefits from a legitimate exemption, he is uniquely positioned to help weed out abuse.

Colorado Independent: Pro-business in a dismal economy helps, but Hickenlooper faces budget-slashing nightmare
Experts assess governor-elect's limited chances for success in 2011.


Health care
Colorado Springs Gazette: New lawmakers focused on health care, law enforcement
Here come the newbies. (Republican Rep. Janak Joshi plans) a repeal of a 2009 health care bill that ramped up fees for hospital provider care.


Jobs and economic security
Denver Daily News: Unemployment rate increases
Despite the state's unemployment rate climbing to 8.6 percent on Friday, outgoing Gov. Bill Ritter said job growth is a sign that progress is being made.
Also: Colorado Pols: Ritter the "Jobs Governor"?
Also: Denver Business Journal: State adds 3,800 jobs in November

Steamboat Today: Economic focus heightens in Steamboat
A formalized, city-funded business incentive program will be among the ideas on the table Tuesday night, when Steamboat Springs staff and officials hold a wide-ranging discussion about economic development and job creation.
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