Colorado Legislative Session KVNF Regional Newscast: June 15, 2020 By Jodi Peterson • Jun 15, 2020 Gov. Polis worried that COVID-19 cases will spike again State lawmakers pass reforms to prevent police violence Colorado scientists have developed a way to ensure that blood transfusions don't transmit coronavirus Voices of color from protests in small Western towns KVNF Regional Newscast: June 10, 2020 By Jodi Peterson • Jun 10, 2020 Montrose, Mesa and Delta County fairs cancelled or modified State senate passes bills to reduce police violence Mesa County antibody testing shows few exposures to COVID-19 USDA providing food aid to at-risk families and children during pandemic KVNF Regional Newscast: June 9, 2020 By Jodi Peterson • Jun 9, 2020 Mail-in ballots for June 30th primary arriving this week Food producers get help for supply chains disrupted by pandemic Delta and Montrose counties seek second variance from state COVID-19 restrictions Area fire crews mop up several small wildfires Colorado lawmakers have a long list of priorities as the session ends Opponents of childhood vaccines cite infamous experiment Solution for trout disease found in Colorado Search for Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure ends at last KVNF Regional Newscast April 3, 2020 By Eric Goold • Apr 3, 2020 State lawmakers talk about when they will return to legislature Delta County Memorial Hospital declares emergency Colorado extends period to apply for health insurance on state exchange Annual migration of sandhill cranes through Eckert goes on NEWS UPDATES April 7 municipal elections -- vote by mail, drop boxes San Miguel County extends "stay at home" order State extends deadline to sign up for health insurance Mountain lion management plan open for public comment KVNF Regional Newscast March 30, 2020 By Eric Goold • Mar 30, 2020 Governor Jared Polis defends his stay at home order Lawmakers will return to Capitol today, briefly, and will extend session CDOT suspends service to Bustang and Outrider inter-city bus routes Grocery store workers risking interaction with coronavirus every day NEWS UPDATES KVNF Regional Newscast March 16, 2020 By Eric Goold • Mar 16, 2020 Coverage of coronavirus impact on local communities Schools closed in Montrose, Delta counties Aspen has to stop testing for COVID-19 due to lack of resources Delta County Memorial Hospital issues protocol for treatment State legislative session suspended until end of month KVNF Regional Newscast: January 10, 2020 By Eric Goold • Jan 10, 2020 Tri State will shutter all of its coal fired electric plants in Colorado, New Mexico by 2030 Governor Jared Polis addresses lawmakers on second day of session Polis agenda at State Capitol includes health care public option Delta City Council puts Town Manager on paid leave due to personnel matter KVNF Regional Newscast: January 9, 2020 By Eric Goold • Jan 9, 2020 Capitol Coverage of first day of Legislative Session in Denver Early forecast suggests Colorado River Basin will be drier than usual this year While ballot initiative tension rises, pack of grey wolves sighted in NW Colorado After Delta Mayor Ron Austin apology, city council chooses not to censure KVNF Regional Newscast: January 8, 2020 By Eric Goold • Jan 8, 2020 Capitol Coverage of first day of Legislative Session In depth update of BLM's move of HQ to Grand Junction KVNF Regional Newscast: January 7, 2020 By Eric Goold • Jan 7, 2020 Capitol Coverage: two Democratic state lawmakers will not run for re-election State legislative session opens Wednesday, Western Slope lawmakers prepare Ballot initiative to reintroduce gray wolves to state has enough signatures More than half country and state residents are unable to save for retirement Mysterious drones continue to fly grid patterns over Eastern Plains KVNF Regional Newscast: December 18, 2019 By Eric Goold • Dec 18, 2019 As the legislative session approaches, Governor Jared Polis talks priorities Governor Polis has yet to endorse any of the Democratic candidates for President Water managers annual meeting in Las Vegas discusses future of Colorado River Blasting, mitigation work to close I 70 today outside of Idaho Springs for 3 hours KVNF Regional Newscast: May 8, 2019 By Eric Goold • May 8, 2019 Dust layers in snowpack causing faster melt, run off Effort to decriminalize magic mushrooms in Denver so far failing Lawmakers spin on effectiveness of recent legislative session Federal judge lifts ban on uranium mining near Paradox Valley CDOT continues rockfall mitigation on I 70 in De Beque Canyon KVNF Regional Newscast: May 7, 2019 By Eric Goold • May 7, 2019 Delta County Sheriff's office plagued by scam phone calls Summary of health care bills passed in Legislative session KDNK interview with local beekeeper Awakening bees in Spring need protections KVNF Regional Newscast: May 6, 2019 By Eric Goold • May 6, 2019 Sports gambling will be on the ballot in next state election Unique water conservation technique used in Southern Colorado Capitol Coverage of final day of legislative session Democrats get many bills passed right at the deadline of session KVNF Regional Newscast: May 3, 2019 By Eric Goold • May 3, 2019 Delta County Independent sold to Wick Communications Today is the last day of Colorado Legislative session Lawmakers going down to the wire trying to pass numerous bills So-called Green New Deal being considered, discussed in state KVNF Regional Newscast: May 2, 2019 By Eric Goold • May 2, 2019 Capitol Coverage recap of legislative session Democrat-controlled legislature passes many new laws Presentation about fighting identity theft held in Delta Hub in Delta helps local businesses, entrepreneurs KVNF Regional Newscast: April 30, 2019 By Eric Goold • Apr 30, 2019 State lawmakers proposing effort to mitigate climate change Over 200 bills left for discussion in legislative session that ends Friday Health care, insurance costs still up for debate at state house Voters will decide if exceptions to TABOR get made regarding refunds KVNF Regional Newscast: April 29, 2019 By Eric Goold • Apr 29, 2019 Legislative session ends Friday, many bills still remain Voters will decide on massive cigarette, nicotine tax increase Paid family leave bill fails, will be studied for next year Gray wolf to be taken off ESA protections without public comment Most state voters approve wildlife migration route protections KVNF Regional Newscast: January 8, 2019 By Eric Goold • Jan 8, 2019 Lawmakers open legislative session at the State Capitol Over 100 demonstrators rally for stricter oil and gas regulations Outgoing Governor John Hickenlooper considers run at Presidency Food stamps being held up as government shutdown continues KVNF Regional Newscast: January 11, 2018 By Eric Goold • Jan 11, 2018 Legislative session opens at state capitol underneath a cloud Gunnison Sage Grouse gets help, large sanctuary designated near Norwood 200 thousand Salvadorans among 13 other nations losing protected status Study of South Platte River shows Colorado needlessly losing water KVNF Regional Newscast: January 5, 2018 By Eric Goold • Jan 5, 2018 Senate President Kevin Grantham talks about upcoming session Special interest groups writing policy regarding endangered species Colorado River flow near record low during very dry winter KVNF Regional Newscast: May 16, 2017 By Eric Goold • May 16, 2017 Capitol Conversation discusses end of legislative session Parks and Wildlife urges people to leave young wildlife alone Pay equity for women in Colorado would add $9 billion annually KVNF Regional Newscast: May 12, 2017 By Eric Goold • May 12, 2017 Capitol Coverage of end of legislative session Paonia environmentalist shares perspective on climate, science marches KVNF Regional Newscast: May 11, 2017 By Eric Goold • May 11, 2017 US Senate defeats effort to roll back Obama-era methane regulations Colorado Senators split in vote to keep oil and gas regulations on public land State House passes omnibus budget bill on last day of session Rural hospitals should see benefit of new funding bill KVNF Regional Newscast: May 9, 2017 By Eric Goold • May 9, 2017 Lack of oil and gas well inspectors hurts safety check effort Lawmakers hope they can get oil and gas mapping bill done Capitol Conversation discusses final days of legislative session Paonia Town Council meets tonight, will get new attorney KVNF Regional Newscast: May 2, 2017 By Eric Goold • May 2, 2017 Lawmakers scramble to save hospital funding before end of session Paonia Town Council struggles to enforce new code of conduct Longmont set to become next sanctuary city KVNF Regional Newscast: April 24, 2017 By Eric Goold • Apr 24, 2017 Tempers flare at state house, bills dying in final days of session Colorado cities take part in science marches for Earth Day Paonia Senior Center hosts 90's Celebration, Bake Sale KVNF Regional Newscast: March 13, 2017 By Eric Goold • Mar 13, 2017 Sen. Bennet's Thompson Divide bill would redefine boundaries Capitol Coverage of state house at the midway point of session KVNF Regional Newscast: January 2, 2017 By Eric Goold • Jan 2, 2017 Capitol Coverage interviews new speaker of the house Poll of Latino voters reveals concern for environment Parks and Wildlife requiring proof of ownership to register vehicles Broncos coach steps down KVNF Regional Newscast: Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 By Patricia Naft • Jan 9, 2015 Listen Listening... / 8:18 Newscast Housing project for seniors approved Montrose moves ahead with internet plans Colorado legislature kicks off new session Avalanches kill two in Colorado