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Colorado nervously waits for revenue forecast
Spending has been slashed as taxes brought in less
09/20/2009
Gov. Bill Ritter and lawmakers are crossing their fingers again in advance of a new economic forecast Monday that everyone hopes will not bring more bad news. 
Obama fans, foes take their fight to reading chairs
09/20/2009 - The battle between Colorado's liberals and conservatives, often fought on the airwaves and the steps of the state Capitol, now includes an unlikely venue: 

Panel to reveal recommendations for Pinnacol
09/18/2009 - Democrats on a committee looking into Pinnacol Assurance are likely to recommend today that the state-chartered workers' compensation insurance fund be barred from giving its employees bonuses for denying claims. 

Pinnacol reverses, supports status quo
09/17/2009 - Pinnacol Assurance, the state-chartered workers' compensation insurance fund that has called for greater autonomy from the state, did an about-face Wednesday after business interests urged it to support the status quo. 

Norton's Senate run official
09/16/2009 - Former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton vowed to stand up to "big spenders in both parties" when she officially launched her bid Tuesday as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. 

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