State of Colorado: Governor Bill Ritter

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December 2007


 

Dec 31, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

 

Dec 26, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Citizen GEM Project

 

Dec 24, 2007

Gov. Ritter's 2008 Boards and Commissions Book Available

 

Dec 23, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Statement on the Tragic Deaths of John Parr, Sandy Widener and Chase Parr 

 

Dec 21, 2007

Gov Ritter, First Lady Send Holiday Greeting to CO Troops

 

Dec 20, 2007

State, Federal Governments to Continue Roan Plateau Discussions

 

Dec 19, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Budget Office Releases Quarterly Economic and Revenue Forecast

 

Dec 19, 2007

Gov. Ritter Appoints Pueblo County Court Judge

 

Dec 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Seeks to Stem Foreclosure Epidemic

 

Dec 13, 2007

Gov. Ritter Office Statement on Lawsuit

 

Dec 13, 2007

Lt. Gov. Statement on Bush's Second SCHIP Veto

 

Dec 12, 2007

Gov. Ritter Visits Colorado Troops in Iraq

 

Dec 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces December Appointments to Boards & Commissions

 

Dec 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Coloradans to Higher-Ed Boards

 

Dec 10, 2007

Text of Gov. Ritter's Audio Statement on Shootings

 

Dec 9, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Statement on Today's Shootings

 

Dec 6, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names James Tarpey to PUC

 

Dec 6, 2007

Gov. Ritter Praises US House for Passing Energy Bill

 

Dec 5, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Education Reforms

 

Dec 4, 2007

CO Public Utilities Commissioner Retires

 

Dec 1, 2007

Text of Gov. Ritter's National Radio Address


 

November 2007


 

Nov 30, 2007

Gov Ritter Gives National Radio Address

 

Nov 29, 2007

Gov Ritter Names New Members to Transportation Commission

 

Nov 28, 2007

Gov Ritter Accepts Funds for State Substance Abuse Treatment Services

 

Nov 27, 2007

Gov Ritter Health Care Forums in Colorado Springs, Pueblo

 

Nov 26, 2007

Gov Ritter Statement on Sonny Lubick

 

Nov 26, 2007

Gov Ritter Appoints State Engineer

 

Nov 20, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions

 

Nov 15, 2007

Governor's Executive Branch Budgets Now Available Online

 

Nov 15, 2007

P-20 Council Meets in Fort Morgan on Friday

 

Nov 14, 2007

CO Receives Two Grants to Assist Military Spouses in Need of Job Training Skills

 

Nov 14, 2007

Gov Ritter's Transportation Panel Meets Nov 15

 

Nov 13, 2007

Lt. Gov. Announces Philanthropy Awards

 

Nov 13, 2007

Gov. Ritter Appoints Elbert County Court Judge

 

Nov 13, 2007

Gov. Ritter Statement on Sen. Fitz-Gerald's Resignation

 

Nov 9, 2007

Gov. Ritter Statement Supporting Colorado's Veterans

 

Nov 7, 2007

Gov Ritter Embarks on Trade Mission to Canada

 

Nov 5, 2007

Gov. Ritter Releases Climate Action Plan

 

Nov 5, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces New Motion Picture to be Filmed at U.S. Air Force Academy

 

Nov 2, 2007

Gov. Ritter Issues Employee Partnership Executive Order

 

Nov 1, 2007

Gov. Ritter Submits FY08-09 Budget Proposal to Legislature's Joint Budget Committee

 

 

October 2007


 

Oct 30, 2007

Gov. Ritter Proposes Major Boost in Higher-Ed Funding

 

Rocktober 29, 2007

Governor Ritter Congratulates Rockies on Unforgettable Season

 

Oct 29, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Members to Three Education Panels

 

Oct 26, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Members to Nursing and Parole Boards

 

Oct 24, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Host Statewide Dropout Prevention Summit

 

Oct 22, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Statewide Health Care Outreach Program

 

Oct 18, 2007

Gov. Ritter Statement on Failure of SCHIP Veto Override Vote

 

Oct 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Makes Appointments to Veterans and Fallen Heroes Panels

 

Oct 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names 12 Coloradans to Developmental Disabilities Council

 

Oct 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Honor Renewable Energy Excellence in Colorado

 

Oct 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Three Appointees to Higher Education Panels

 

Oct 15, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Sweeping Series of Efficiencies as Part of Government Reform

 

Oct 15, 2007

Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel Meets on Tuesday

 

Oct 13, 2007

Gov. Ritter Statement on Death of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Zachariah Templeton

 

Oct 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Urges Delegation to Support Override of President Bush's SCHIP Veto

 

Oct 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter & Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano Set Friendly Bet Over Rockies/D-Backs NLCS

 

Oct 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Consolidates, Reforms I.T. Operations and Launches New Innovation Council

 

Oct 9, 2007

Gov. Ritter, Lt. Gov. O'Brien and Mayor Hickenlooper Visit Set of New Eddie Murphy Movie

 

Oct 5, 2007

Gov. Ritter Extends Order Easing Motor Carrier Rules to Help Farmers Transport Wheat

 

Oct 3, 2007

Gov. Ritter Pledges Thorough Investigation of Cabin Creek Tragedy

 

Oct 3, 2007

Governor's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel Meets in Colorado Springs on Thursday

 

Oct 3, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Statement on President's SCHIP Veto

 

Oct 2, 2007

Gov. Ritter Proclaims October 'Rocktober'

 

Oct 2, 2007

Gov. Ritter 'Flips Switch' on Colorado's Newest and Largest Wind Farm

 

Oct 1, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Members to Rural Health Council

 

Oct 1, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Appointees to Two Veterans Commissions

 

Oct 1, 2007

Steven Chavez Appointed New Director of Colorado Civil Rights Division

 

Oct 1, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names Appointees to Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

 

 

September 2007


 

Sept 27, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Visit Northwest Colorado and San Luis Valley on Friday & Saturday

 

Sept 26,2007

Gov. Ritter Announces 2007 AmeriCorp State Grant Awards

 

Sept 25, 2007

Gov. Ritter and Business Leaders Announce Statewide Economic-Development Package

 

Sept 24, 2007

REPORT: Colorado Adult and Youth Smoking Rate Lowest Since 1990

 

Sept 21, 2007

Gov. Ritter Statement on SCHIP Stalemate

 

Sept 21, 2007

Governor's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel Meets in Windsor on Tuesday

 

Sept 21, 2007

Gov. Ritter and Colorado Medical Officer to Release New Smoking-Reduction Figures

 

Sept 20, 2007

Gov. Ritter Urges Congressional Panel to Pursue National Renewable Energy Standard

 

Sept 20, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Testimony before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

 

Sept 19, 2007

Gov. Ritter's Budget Office Releases Economic and Revenue Forecast

 

Sept 18, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Testify before House Select Committee and Accept National Energy Award

 

Sept 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Appoints New Members to Key Boards and Commissions

 

Sept 17, 2007

Gov. Ritter Appoints Two Denver Juvenile Court Judges 

 

Sept 14, 2007

Governor's P-20 Education Council Meeting Monday at Colorado School of Mines

 

Sept 12, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Join Other Governors for Energy Discussion in Wyoming

 

Sept 12, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Homeland Security Grants

 

Sept 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names New Emergency Management Director

 

Sept 11, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces DNA Work Group Members

 

Sept 10, 2007

Gov. Ritter Appoints Judges in Alamosa and Conejos Counties

 

Sept 10, 2007

First Lady Jeannie Ritter to Visit Southwest Colorado this Week

 

Sept 7, 2007

Gov. Ritter Declares September Workforce Development Month

 

Sept 7, 2007

Governor's Transportation Panel Meets in Durango on Monday

 

Sept 7, 2007

Governor 'Talks Colorado' at tourism news conference today

 

Sept 6, 2007

Governor Embarks on Western Slope Tour

 

Sept 6, 2007

Gov. Ritter Makes Appointment to Ethics Commission

 

Sept 4, 2007

Gov. Ritter Announces Improvements to Capitol Security Procedures

 

 

August 2007


 

Aug 29, 2007

Gov. Ritter Establishes Juvenile Clemency Board

 

Aug 29, 2007

Gov. Ritter Names 30 Coloradans to Various Statewide Boards and Commissions

 

Aug 24, 2007

Task Force on Foster Care Meets Tuesday

 

Aug 24, 2007

Gov. Ritter to Lead Jobs Cabinet Planning Group Visit to Larimer County on Monday

 

Aug 23, 2007

Governor's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel meets in Breckenridge on Friday

 

Aug 23, 2007

Gov. Ritter to present arts award in Grand Junction on Friday

 

Aug 22, 2007

Gov. Ritter declares state of emergency to help farmers transport wheat from farm to market

 

Aug 22, 2007

Lt. Gov. O'Brien kicks off Early Childhood Education tour in Craig & Steamboat Springs

 

Aug 22, 2007

Gov. Ritter joins groups in supporting the state Children's Health Insurance Program

 

Aug 22, 2007

Gov. Ritter names Grand, Weld County judges

 

Aug 9, 2007

Gov. Ritter names two new judges

 

Aug 9, 2007

Gov. Ritter names numerous Coloradans to state Boards and Commissions

 

Aug 8, 2007

Gov. Ritter issues executive order establishing Colorado Rural Health Care Grants Council

 

Aug 3, 2007

Gov. Ritter and District Attorneys announce working group on DNA evidence

 

Aug 3, 2007

Gov. Ritter's office statement on DA's letter

 

Aug 3, 2007

Gov. Ritter set to visit Colorado Springs and Pueblo as part of statewide outreach tour

 

Aug 2, 2007

Gov. Ritter's P-20 Education Council to hold first meeting on Monday in Colorado Springs

 

Aug 1, 2007

Paramount Pictures selects Colorado as location for new Eddie Murphy film

 

 

July 2007


 

July 31, 2007
First Lady takes mental health listening tour to Summit, Lake, Pitkin, and Park counties

 

July 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Gonzales to 12th District bench

 

July 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter visits northern Colorado today

 

July 26, 2007
Gov. Ritter urges quick plan to address ozone

 

July 26, 2007
Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel meets Tuesday in Akron

 

July 26, 2007
Gov. Ritter resumes statewide outreach tour on Friday with visit to northern Colorado

 

July 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter names member to tourism board

 

July 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter fills final slot on Oil and Gas Commission


July 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints new members to Colorado traumatic brain injury board

July 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter names regional air quality council appointees


July 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter names members of new Colorado task force on foster care and permanance


July 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter to meet with legislative leaders regarding statehouse security on Wednesday

July 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints 19th Judicial District Judge


July 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints 17th Judicial District Judge

July 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter's statement on today's incident

July 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter to welcome home Colorado National Guard 169th Fires Brigade


July 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter encourages Coloradans to volunteer on Colorado Cares Day


July 12, 2007
First Lady travels to northwest Colorado to discuss mental health issues July 16-18


July 12, 2007
Renewable Energy Mapping Task Force members named


July 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces major changes to Colorado Homeland Security programs


July 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter names five new members to Colorado Oil and Gas Commission


July 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints 22nd Judicial District Judge


July 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter tours Colorado forest areas by air


July 10, 2007
Transportation panel meets in Pueblo

July 5, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints 14th Judicial District Judge


July 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter urges fire safety over July 4 holiday

July 3, 2007
Sen. Salazar, Gov. Ritter tour Roan Plateau


July 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces Chris Olson as Director of Division of Emergency Management


July 3, 2007
Colorado Dept. of Revenue releases CSTARS report


July 2, 2007
Colorado wins $500K 'STEM' education grant


July 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints 8th Judicial District Judge


July 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces grants to expand work and reach of AmeriCorps members

 

 

June 2007



June 29, 2007
Sen. Salazar, Gov. Ritter to fly over roan plateau for energy, wildlife briefing


June 28, 2007

Gov. Ritter launches summer/fall statewide outreach tour


June 28, 2007
New solar panels installed at Governor's residence


June 25, 2007
First Lady Jeannie Ritter to discuss community concerns in Southeast Colorado July 2-3

 

June 25, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces nominations to Colorado Commission on Higher Education

 

June 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter's budget office releases economic and revenue forecast


June 18, 2007
Gov. Ritter endorses 25 x 25 initiative

 

June 15, 2007

Transportation panel to meet in Meeker

 

June 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter names South Platte River task force

June 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints judges in 3 judicial districts

June 14, 2007
Vestas Blades breaks ground on first North American manufacturing plant in Windsor


June 14, 2007
Gov. Ritter, Kennedy release accountability report


June 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter to FEDS: Act Responsibly on Oil Shale


June 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter introduces co-chairs and members of new P-20 Education Coordinating Council

June 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter tells Interior Secretary recent decisions on ROAN undermine spirit of cooperation

June 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter makes six nominations to AG Commission


June 11, 2007
Ritter names Puebloans to State Commissions

June 8, 2007
Gov. Ritter criticizes BML actions on development plan for ROAN plateau

June 8, 2007
Ritter urges Presidential Panel to expand and expedite compensation to rocky flats workers

 

June 6, 2007
U.S. Transportation secretary announces U.S. 36 is finalist for new urban partnership program


June 6, 2007
Gov. Ritter hails EPA action on 'Good Samaritan' rules to help clean up abandoned mines

June 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter wraps up legislative action from '07 session


June 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on Senate Bill 24

June 4, 2007

Gov. Ritter, Suthers send letter to state employees on Amendment 41 ruling  Adobe Acrobat logo

June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 48 bills, including mortgage fraud and foreclosure prevention legislation

 

June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter to meet with Jordanian Prince on Sunday

June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on Senate Bill 84

June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on House Bill 1313


June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on House Bill 1216


June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on House Bill 1356


June 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Veto Message on House Bill 1107

 

 

May 2007


 

May 31, 2007

Children's Health, Higher Ed, & High-Tech tax cut bills signed into Law today

May 31, 2007
Gov. Ritter directs flags lowered to half-staff Friday & Saturday in honor of Sgt. Walsh


May 30, 2007
New Laws assist seniors, people with disabilities and those who suffer from mental illness


May 30, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Celeste C de Baca to Parole Board


May 29, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 12 key Natural Resources, New Energy Economy, and Health Care bills today

May 25, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 16 bills today

May 24, 2007
Gov. Ritter to visit Frisco, Glenwood and Grand Junction for bill-signing ceremonies Tuesday

 

May 24, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs health care, economic-development bills


May 23, 2007

Gov. Ritter signs 14 bills into Law today

 

May 23, 2007
Gov. Ritter renews statewide fight against homelessness


May 23, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs New Energy Economy, Education and Criminal Justice bills into Law today


May 23, 2007
Grand Junction recipient of 2007 Governor's Arts Award


May 22, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 14 bills into Law today


May 22, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints Jonathan Walker to El Paso County Court Bench


May 22, 2007
Gov. Ritter nominates Boigon, Menconi to State Board of Human Services


May 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter meets with Swedish Prime Minister, touts Colorado's New Energy Economy


May 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 16 bill into Law today


May 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter breaks ground on nation's 2nd-largest wind generating facility in Logan County


May 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs four health-care bills


May 14, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 26 bills into Law today


May 14, 2007
Gov. Ritter shares personal experiences with asthma with Colorado children


May 10, 2007
Kelly Nordini joins Gov. Ritter's senior staff


May 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs School Finance Act into Law


May 8, 2007
Colorado joins 30-state climate change effort


May 8, 2007
New Colorado task force on Foster Care now accepting applications through May 30


May 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter proclaims May 7-13 Public Employee Recognition Week; recognizes four employees as exemplifying public service


May 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Ref E implementation into law


May 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter sends letter in support of former Rocky Flats workers


May 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Pinon Canyon and School-Safety bills


May 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs fiscal 2007-08 budget bill


May 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter launches Government Efficiency and Management (GEM) performance review


May 2, 2007
FY07-08 Long Bill Headnote and Footnote Veto Letter Adobe Acrobat logo


May 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter statement on school finance bill

 

 

April 2007



April 30, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces signing of Historic Colorado River Pact


April 30, 2007
Gov. Ritter, Huber statements on arrest of state employee


April 28, 2007
Gov. Ritter, Romer visit Holly to view tornado-recovery efforts and thank volunteers


April 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter activates Colorado National Guard to assist with April storm recovery


April 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter statement in response to Attorney General's Memo


April 26, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Ethics Commission, Workers' Comp and Sex Offender bills into Law


April 24, 2007
Stranded buses rescued from Highway 94


April 24, 2007
Gov. Ritter activates Colorado National Guard to assist with April storm recovery


April 24, 2007
Gov. Ritter, Lt. Gov. O'Brien announce P-20 Education Council


April 23, 2007
Gov. Ritter, Sen. Salazar break ground on New 8.22 Megawatt Solar Power Plant in San Luis Valley


April 23, 2007
Gov. Ritter names three additional members to '208' Health Care Commission


April 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 10 bills into Law today


April 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Darfur Divestment Bill


April 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter encourages Coloradans to observe moment of remembrance for Virginia victims on Friday


April 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter briefed on Wildfire Readiness for '07 season


April 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints William W. Hood to Denver District Court Bench


April 18, 2007
Temporary housing units to arrive in Holly Thursday


April 18, 2007
Gov. Ritter and Lt. Gov. O'Brien today marked their first 100 days in office


April 17, 2007
Gov. Ritter letter to Virginia Gov. Kaine


April 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 'Greening of Government' order, introduces Climate Change Adviser, and signs New Energy Bills into Law


April 12, 2007
Governor & Legislature set task force to review Northeast Colorado Water Crisis


April 12, 2007

Gov. Ritter names new members to State Board of Health

April 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter asks Federal Government for 'Insurance Policy' for Colorado Roadless Areas


April 10, 2007
Gov. Ritter proclaims April 10 as Frances Owens Day


April 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs 18 bills into Law today, also vetoes one measure


April 9, 2007
First Lady to highlight Mental Health Issues on Western Slope trip April 11 & 12


April 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter makes nominations to Great Outdoors Colorado and Wildlife Commission


April 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter asks U.S. Small Business Administration for Disaster Declaration to Aid Holly Tornado Victims


April 4, 2007
"Bridges to the 21st Century" Transportation Summit set for tomorrow


April 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter orders up to $1M for Holly Recovery


April 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter declares Holly a state disaster area

 

 

March 2007



March 29, 2007
Gov. Ritter statement on School Finance Opinion from Office of Legislative Legal Services


March 29, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Healthcare Whistle-Blower Bill and Nurse Workforce Executive Order


March 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Landmark New Energy Economy Legislation at Wind Test Center today


March 26, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces agenda for "Bridges to the 21st Century" Transportation Summit


March 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter issues statement in response to Rep. Gardner letter


March 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter praises Vestas decision to build Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant in Colorado


March 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter nominates David Michaud as Chairman of Colorado Parole Board


March 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter's Budget Office releases First Economic Revenue Forecast


March 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Margaret T. Chapman as Jefferson County Trustee


March 19, 2007
Business and Government Leaders to announce New Renewable Energy Joint Venture


March 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter hails passage of Hallmark Renewable Energy Legislation


March 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter restores Payroll Deduction Option for State Government Employees


March 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Emergency Contraception and Higher Education Bills into Law


March 13, 2007
Gov. Ritter testifies in support of Bill to increase Colorado's Renewable Energy Standard


March 13, 2007
Gov. Ritter unveils Colorado Children's Amendment


March 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Landmark Water Quality Bill in Pueblo


March 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs Executive Order establishing Vacation and Sick Leave Policy for Department Heads


March 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter to sign Landmark Water Quality Bill in Pueblo on Monday


March 6, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces Deputy A.G. Jeanne Smith as Director of Criminal Justice Division


March 6, 2007
Gov. Ritter to sign Western State College legislative Bill in Gunnison on Friday


March 5, 2007
Gov. Ritter names H. Michael Edwards as new Adjutant General of Colorado

 

 

February 2007



February 27, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Dennis Hall to 1st Judicial District Court Bench


February 24, 2007
Gov. Ritter opens National Governors' Association annual meeting in Washington D.C.


February 22, 2007
State settles competency wait-list lawsuit


February 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter names business advisory group


February 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints new judges to 2nd and 11th judicial district courts


February 19, 2007
Gov. Ritter to visit Montrose on Tuesday to mark Economic Development Corp.'s 50th Anniversary


February 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs executive order dissolving benefits Colorado Management System Office


February 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter appoints Jeff Herron to 7th judicial district court


February 15, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces 40 more E85 ethanol fuel pumps to open statewide


February 14, 2007
Gov. Ritter statement on Pinon Canyon


February 13, 2007

Gov. Ritter, Suthers send letter to government employees about Amend. 41


February 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter nominates James T. Polsfut to Colorado Commission on Higher Education


February 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter criticizes USDA denial & vows to keep working with congressional delegation for aid


February 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter makes first judicial appointment


February 9, 2007
Text of Gov. Ritter's HB1072 veto message


February 8, 2007
Gov. Ritter budget amendments call for recidivism programs, college funding


February 7, 2007
Gov. Ritter names public trustees for 6 counties


February 7, 2007
Gov. Ritter names transportation co-chairs


February 6, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs education bill


February 5, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Donald. M. Elliman Jr. as Director of Economic Development and International Trade


February 5, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs first bill, creates prescription drug plan


February 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces proposed agreement on mercury emissions for power plants


February 2, 2007
Gov. Ritter seeks SBA loan relief for Colorado Springs fire victims


February 1, 2007
Gov. Ritter urges congressional delegation to take quick action on blizzard aid for S.E. Colorado

 

 

January 2007



January 31, 2007
Gov. Ritter signs first executive order, directs state to establish preferred drug list


January 30, 2007
Confirmation vote set for Thursday for final Ritter administration executive director post


January 30, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces $635K in state aid to southeast counties to defray costs of blizzard response


January 29, 2007
Gov. Ritter recommends $7 million in capital funding for UCCS science and engineering building


January 29, 2007
Gov. Ritter makes several additional senior staff appointments


January 26, 2007
USDA approves blizzard-relief loans to ranchers in 10 southeast Colorado counties


January 23, 2007
Ron Binz tapped for public utilities post


January 22, 2007
Gov. Ritter announces CU will loan executive to Department of Corrections


January 22, 2007
Gov. Ritter schedule for week of Jan. 22


January 20, 2007
Gov. Ritter names Russell George to head CDOT


January 18, 2007
Gov. Ritter statement on Hank Brown retirement


January 18, 2007
Gov. Ritter to meet with county officials in southeast Colorado over disaster relief


January 16, 2007
Gov. Ritter seeks federal aid for livestock losses


January 12, 2007
Six nominees confirmed by senate for cabinet posts


January 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter lauds plan for state's largest wind farm


January 12, 2007
Gov. Ritter-O'Brien whistle-stop train tour travels the front range on Saturday, Jan. 13


January 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter Praises Efforts to Secure 2008 Convention


January 11, 2007
Gov. Ritter's State of the State speech


January 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter on KBCO.mp3


January 9, 2007
Gov. Ritter's inaugural address


January 7, 2007
Gov.-elect Ritter's schedule for week of Jan. 8


January 5, 2007
James B. Martin to Run Health & Environment Department

January 4, 2007
Gov. Ritter Continues to Round Out Cabinet, Names Gonzales, Henneberry and Sherman

January 3, 2007
Gov. Ritter Names Beye and Weir to Cabinet


January 2, 2007
Rico Munn Nominated for DORA Post

January 1, 2007
Zavaras, Plant Tapped for Top Ritter Spots

 

 

December 2006



December 29, 2006
Gov. Ritter Looks Beyond Denver for Top Picks

December 28, 2006
Gov. Ritter Names First Two Cabinet Appointments

December 18, 2006
Gov. Ritter Makes Four Additional Appointments

December 17, 2006
Country Singer Jessi Colter to Headline Inaugural Concert

December 14, 2006
Gov. Ritter Names Finance Expert to Lead State Planning & Budget Office

December 11, 2006
Gov. Ritter Announces Two New Senior Staff Appointments

December 4, 2006
More Than 1,800 Apply for Positions

December 4, 2006
Gov. Ritter Announces Details of Inaugural Celebration


November 2006


November 22, 2006
Gov. Ritter Invites Public to Submit Resumes

November 20, 2006
Transition Advisory Committees Begin Work


November 17, 2006
Gov. Ritter Prepares to Put Together New Government

November 15, 2006
Gov. Ritter Announces First Three Members of New Administration


November 14, 2006
Gov. Ritter Names Inaugural Co-Chairs