Carroll outlines 2009 agenda at tort reform breakfast

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Rep. Terrance Carroll, D-Denver, slated to serve as the next Speaker of the House starting in January, addressed a breakfast meeting this morning, where he focused on providing a permanent transportation fix, but offered few specifics on his agenda relating to tort reform issues.

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11/17: Bad ideas [sadly] never die

In government, when a bad idea is rejected, what do you do? Try, try again. More >

Segment 3 - Transportation funding

The state's blue ribbon commission on transportation met for the second year in a row, but will it produce any workable ideas for increasing funding? Tax and fee proposals for highways proved unpopular during the last legislative session, but that isn't stopping some state bureaucrats from trying again. Face The State's Rachel Boxer has the story. More >

Legislators proclaim transportation top priority for 2009

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After the 2008 legislative session failed to yield a solid strategy for addressing Colorado's crumbling roads and highways, a number of legislators are offering their own solutions for the state's transportation woes.

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Ritter's budget leaves transportation out to dry

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In his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, provided no extra cushion for a significant dip in federal transportation funding. Republicans questioned the move as uncertainty lingers about whether voters will approve today a proposed constitutional amendment that could dramatically increase funding for Colorado's roads.

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10/15: Aurora gets hosed by RTD

Add Aurora to the list of communities angry over a bait-and-switch routine from government. More >

The week in Colorado news: Ritter's tax hike at the Supreme Court, federal judges, Longmont vs. RTD

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones, guest-hosting on 600 KCOL, for a look at the week that was in Colorado news. More >

Peña energy talk spurs questions about DIA carbon footprint

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When Federico Peña heads to the Democratic National Convention's national stage next week, he's scheduled to present his vision for bringing environmentally friendly reforms to the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, local critics charge that former Denver mayor's legacy has left the city with a much larger carbon footprint.

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Rep. Cory Gardner on Amendment 52

Guest-hosting on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, Face The State's Brad Jones speaks with State Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, about Amendment 52, which would increase state money dedicated to highway maintenance. More >

7/31: FasTracks on the ropes

Should Denver voters get a “do-over” on a botched massive tax hike? It may not be too late to undo the damage. More >