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Political File: Norton brings in big dough
Grand Junction native and former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton pulled in some big bucks in the final weeks of the third quarter, campaign finance statements showed. more...
11/19/2009 10:47pm
Public hearing Monday on proposed pot dispensary moratorium
The Grand Junction City Council is holding a public hearing Monday evening in order to give local residents a chance to sound off on a potential moratorium of medical marijuana dispensaries in town.
  11/16/2009 4:53pm
Michelle Obama promotes mentor program in Denver
DENVER (AP) - First Lady Michelle Obama is in Denver to highlight her mentoring program for girls.
  11/16/2009 12:49pm
Marijuana rules debated across the state this week
DENVER (AP) - Medical marijuana continues to spark debate in towns across Colorado. This week, several cities will consider moratoriums on new marijuana dispensaries.
  11/16/2009 12:15pm
Boulder considers resolution on UN summit
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - One of the first acts of the newly elected Boulder City Council could be approval of a resolution supporting next month's climate change summit in Copenhagen.
  11/15/2009 9:00pm
Bennet: Pinon Canyon funding ban could continue
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet says he's been assured by his colleagues in the Senate that a funding ban on the Army's proposed expansion of a disputed training site in southeast Colorado will remain in effect.
  11/14/2009 2:30pm
Colorado Republicans focus on economy
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Republicans seem to be putting family values in the political back seat as they try to win races next year on a simple agenda of small government and fiscal conservatism.
  11/14/2009 12:34pm
Final results show Norton wins Greeley mayor race
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - Former Colorado Senate President Tom Norton is set to become the next mayor of Greeley, barring a request for a recount by his opponent.
  11/14/2009 11:25am
Palin in book: McCain aides kept me 'bottled up'
NEW YORK (AP) — The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family.
  11/12/2009 9:16pm
Colorado could slash tax breaks to balance budget
DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are taking aim at tax breaks to balance the state budget after a state Supreme Court ruling that says doing away with the cuts and credits may not require voter approval.
  11/12/2009 3:48pm
State lawmakers reviewing tax breaks
DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are targeting tax breaks to balance the state budget.
  11/12/2009 1:11pm
Boulder OKs temporary rules for pot dispensaries
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - City leaders in Boulder have adopted regulations for new medical marijuana dispensaries.
  11/11/2009 3:14pm
First lady coming to Colorado next week
DENVER (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is coming to Colorado next week.
  11/11/2009 11:10am
Tipton to challenge Salazar for Congress
DENVER (AP) - State Rep. Scott Tipton is getting into the race to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.
  11/11/2009 10:50am
State politicians in Fort Logan for Veterans Day
DENVER (AP) - A Veterans Day service at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver is among the holiday observances drawing attention from public officials.
  11/11/2009 10:41am
Colorado senators introduce wilderness proposal
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall are sponsoring a bill to declare about 61,000 acres in southwestern Colorado as federal wilderness and special management areas.
  11/10/2009 9:15pm
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