Brian Cambria

A group tasked with tackling the state’s largest challenges says Colorado needs to reform the constitution and discuss putting more money into schools and roads. The report from Governor John Hickenlooper’s TBD initiative concludes that Colorado is on an unsustainable financial path. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Pinon Ridge Uranium Mill Hearings Completed
• Grand Valley Police and Sheriff Adjusting To Legalized Pot
• Governor's TBD Initiative Calls For Constitutional Reform
• KVNF Sports Report
  

Democrats will control both state legislative chambers when the state’s legislative session convenes in January. Lawmakers will be dealing with several controversial issues, including crafting regulations for recreational marijuana. Bente Birkeland talks to fellow statehouse reporters about what to expect and how the dynamics are likely to change.

Headlines:

• Capitol Conversation, a Look Ahead to the Coming Legislative Session
• Oil and Gas Supporters Rally At State Capitol
• Outdoor Rec Industry Seeks Expansion of Canyonlands
• Naturita Library Garners Another Award For Excellence
• Great American Smokeout Tomorrow
• Fly Flags At Half-Mast For Fallen Lawman
• Winter Road Closures Announced
• Colorado Springs TV Station Stinks

Headlines:

• Pinon Ridge Uranium Mill Hearings Continue Through Tuesday
• BLM Reduces State Acreage Available For Oil/Shale Development
• Montrose Likely To Prohibit Sale Of Marijuana
• Amendment 64 Votes Closely Followed Presidential Votes
• Colorado Voter Turnout Likely To Surpass Historic 2008 Turnout
• What To Expect From New Healthcare Law Now
• Western Senators Support Pro-Timber Industry Policies

For the first time in years, the upcoming state budget will not be centered on making deep cuts. Governor John Hickenlooper unveiled his budget proposal yesterday. It doesn’t include any major cuts and instead asks lawmakers for more money for education and economic development projects. State employees would also see a pay raise. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• State Budget Looking Up
• Two Locals Appointed To Coal Mine Board of Examiners
• Legislator Aims To Remove Guns From College Campuses
• Juvenile Charged With Arson In Weber Fire
• Watch Report On Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties
• KVNF Sports Report
• Colorado Spruce Heads to US Capitol For Christmas
• Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Not only is Colorado a key swing state in the presidential election, this fall voters will also be deciding on a host of other races and issues. For instance, whether to legalize marijuana, and down ticket candidates that will determine the makeup of the Colorado state legislature. Bente Birkeland talks to statehouse reporters about what’s at stake.

Headlines:

• Capitol Conversation, State Election Roundup
• Minorities Smoke Pot Less, Get Arrested More
• Public Lands Policies Could Decide Election
• Ryan In Colorado, Again
• West Slope Police Chiefs In Turmoil
• With No El Nino, Winter Moisture Uncertain

Headlines:

• SG Interests Has Connections With Scott Tipton
• Former Paonia Finance Officer To Be Charged With Theft
• Region 10 Names New Executive Director
• iSeeChange Finds Black Widows Everywhere
• Montrose County Road Closure