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President Barack Obama visits Colorado

October 26, 2011

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President Barack Obama visits Colorado

To find out more about President Barack Obama, his up coming tours, and how you can participate in his campaign. Visit www.barackobama.com

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Senate passes House education bill

April 10, 2011

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DENVER- The Colorado State Senate voted 22-13 to pass HB 11-1126 Monday morning, April 4. The bill’s focus is to help encourage greater parent involvement in public schools, said bill co-sponsor Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster. The bill requires parents to be notified and given the chance to get involved through meetings and public sessions, if [...]

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Lawmakers look to re-evaluate school discipline

March 10, 2011

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DENVER – Two state senators on March 8, proposed a bill that would examine the use of law enforcement for student discipline at local schools. Evie Hudak (D-Westminster) and Linda Newell (D-Littleton) have proposed a bill asking the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to study the use of law enforcement in school. The bill [...]

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House bill 1186 shot down after much deliberation

March 9, 2010

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House bill 1186 shot down after much deliberation

Colorado convenience store House Bill 1186 was put to rest on a vote of 8-3 in the House Finance Committee Wednesday, February 24. Lobbyists worked every day, day after day, to get the votes necessary to kill this proposed bill. House Finance Committee Members voted to support Colorado small businesses. Colorado convenience store beer sales have suffered with alcohol percentage limitations, while Sunday liquor store sales have climbed. These establishments wanted to level the playing field with House Bill 1186. Countless liquor store owners feel their Colorado legislators are selling out to national corporate interests, leaving the local economy to suffer.

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