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April 20, 2011

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April 29: Fewer than 20 seats left! Join us for CCLP Fun Day at the Ballpark, a day to wind down near the end of the legislative session and to celebrate our work for justice and economic security for all Coloradans.
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State unemployment rate falls,
but economists advise caution

 

Jobs and economic security

The Denver Post: Colo. among 34 states with improved joblessness rates

Colorado's unemployment rate fell in March for the first time in nine months, but economists weren't convinced it was the beginning of a trend. Though unemployment fell to 9.2 percent - down from 9.3 percent in February - employers reported creating just 500 jobs statewide during the month, the smallest number since December.

Also: Denver Daily News: Denver jobless rate drops

Also: Steamboat Today: Routt unemployment rate drops slightly in March

Also: Greeley Tribune: Weld's March unemployment rate drops six-tenths of a percentage point

 

 

Health care

Health Policy Solutions: Stephens predicts health exchange will pass

House Majority Leader Amy Stephens, who may hold the future of Colorado's health exchange in her hands, predicted Tuesday that Colorado lawmakers ultimately will support the online health insurance marketplace and said her coalition is not fractured.

 

Associated Press via Colorado Springs Business Journal: $2 million grant takes UCCS nursing courses to rural areas

A $2.22 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation will help five Colorado community colleges develop nursing professionals that will server rural areas.

 

 

Justice

The Colorado Independent: Gessler's citizenship voter bill killed in Senate committee

Secretary of State Scott Gessler failed to get through the state Legislature a bill Monday that would have targeted those who registered to vote while not being U.S. citizens. As the bill crumbled under Sen. Rollie Heath's gavel in the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Gessler told the Colorado Independent that there may still be a few tricks up his sleeve.

 

 

Fiscal policy

Denver Business Journal: Colorado ranked 10th for business-friendly tax structure

Colorado has the nation's 10th best state tax environment for entrepreneurship and small business, according to a report from the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.

 

The Durango Herald: Tipton explains budget 'no' vote

The Republican from Cortez said it was a statement that Congress needs to get serious about standing up for the families in his district that help foot government spending and a $14.3 trillion debt.

 

Vail Daily: How should Vail spend $9.3 million?

The town of Vail is seeking input on projects that would utilize the $9.3 million conference center funds in an effort to hurry up and get voters' permission to use the money before time runs out.

 
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