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Tipton Nominates Third District Students to U.S. Service Academies

Colorado Congressmen Scrutinize Eagle-Net’s Broadband Service

Colorado Congressmen Scrutinize Eagle-Net’s Broadband Service

Congressman Scott Tipton Speaks to Girls State Delegates in Gunnison

Rep. Scott Tipton, today, addressed the participants of the American Legion Colorado Columbine Girls State program.

Your Show: Rep. Scott Tipton & Rep. Cory Gardner

Republican Congressmen Scott Tipton and Cory Gardner stopped by the studios to answer your questions. Rep. Tipton and Rep. Gardner answered questions about student loans, tax reforms and insider trading.

Tipton Stands Up for Rural Students and Communities

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) took a stand for rural Western communities and students, joining 15 of his House colleagues in urging that programs vital for infrastructure, emergency services, law enforcement and education in counties with large expanses of un-taxable federal lands, remain intact.

Tipton Examines Small Business Innovative Energy Solutions

House Small Business Agriculture, Energy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Scott Tipton today held a hearing to examine innovative ways small businesses contribute to energy production. Specifically, the Subcommittee focused on advanced biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol, and new innovative technologies small companies have developed to produce energy from previously unused materials.

Tipton holds art competition reception

“I’m amazed by the incredible artistic abilities of the young people in my district,” Tipton said. “The students who have submitted works have made their families, schools and communities proud. I look forward to selecting a piece that represents the Third Congressional District to be displayed proudly in the U.S. Capitol.”

Tipton: States Need Genuine Relief from ‘No Child Left Behind’

“Education matters are best handled at the local level, trusting our teachers, parents, school boards and local communities to make decisions for our children—not Washington.”—Rep. Scott Tipton

Editorial: Gas money for schools

Regardless of what happens in today’s election with a statewide ballot measure and a local one, both aimed at providing a short-term funding boost for schools, long-term funding for K–12 and higher education in Colorado will remain problematic. That’s why 3rd District Rep. Scott Tipton’s proposal is so intriguing — to increase the states’ share of federal mineral leasing funds and direct that money to education.

Tipton introduces education legislation

Rep. Tipton introduced The Education and Energy Act of 2011. This act will dedicate 33% of the federal portion of oil and gas revenues that are derived from leases for tracts located in a state, back to the department of education of that particular state.