Summit County District Attorney Mark Hurlbert, who is running for the state Senate, fell short of making the primary ballot and said he’s not sure whether he plans to petition on.
Archive | May, 2010
Mark Hurlbert Bumped From SD-16 Ballot by Tim Leonard
Posted on 24 May 2010.
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SB10-191: Tenure Bill Controversy Could Extend To Colo. Speaker Race
Posted on 24 May 2010.
Tweet The rift among Colorado House Democrats over a bill limiting teacher tenure may become a factor when it comes time to pick the next speaker, The Denver Post reports. That’s assuming Democrats, who control the House with a 37-27 advantage over Republicans, keep their majority. Speaker possibilities Christine Scanlan and Karen Middleton voted for [...]
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SB10-191: Teacher Union Leaders Didn’t Attend Bill Signing
Posted on 24 May 2010.
Before Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law a dramatic overhaul of Colorado’s long-standing teacher evaluation system, he reached out to the many educators who fought to kill it.
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Want to Kill a Bill Without Voting Against It? Study It
Posted on 24 May 2010.
High school civics teaches us there are two possible fates for a bill introduced in the legislature: pass or fail. In reality, there’s a third option–amending the bill into a study.
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HB10-1364: Sex-Offender Measure Vetoed
Posted on 24 May 2010.
Gov. Bill Ritter on Friday vetoed a bill that included an amendment that would have allowed sex offenders to choose the court-ordered treatment program they wish to attend.
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Political Rivals Seek Alliance Against Three Ballot Initiatives
Posted on 24 May 2010.
Colorado’s business and political leaders are searching for ways to mend fences and join forces after a divisive legislative session.
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Before It’s Law, Medical-Marijuana Bill Already Triggering Challenges
Posted on 24 May 2010.
Even before Gov. Bill Ritter has signed into law new rules for Colorado’s medical-marijuana industry, the next moves in the ongoing chess match of cannabis regulation and adaptation are already taking shape.
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SB10-191: Gov. Ritter Set To Sign Teacher-Tenure Bill Today
Posted on 20 May 2010.
Teachers will have to demonstrate effectiveness for three consecutive years before earning tenure, officially known as nonprobationary status. T
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HB10-1409: Union Presses Ritter on Pay-Raise Bill
Posted on 20 May 2010.
The largest union representing state employees has launched a campaign urging Gov. Bill Ritter to sign legislation revamping the pay-raise system for state workers.
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Romanoff, Buck Buoyed By Primary Results Elsewhere
Posted on 20 May 2010.
They say it’s an indication that there is an anti-government sentiment across the nation held by people who are unhappy with how Congress and the White House is operating.
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