Lincoln’s Colorado Connection
Abraham Lincoln never visited Colorado, just a fledgling territory in the early 1860s. But he did leave his mark on the state through the appointment of his friend John …
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State of the State Address
Governor John Hickenlooper delivers his State of the State Address today. The Address is delivered annually on the second day of the Legislative Session. In …
Honest John
In 1889 when it wasn’t always popular to run for public office, it is said that the Republican machine paid two dollars per vote. John …
Governor Hickenlooper’s Budget Proposal
Yesterday, Governor Hickenlooper submitted his budget proposal for FY 2011-12 to the Joint Committee on Budgeting. Based on revenue forecasts from the Legislative Council and …
State of the State
Today at 11am, Governor Hickenlooper will deliver his first State of the State address to the members of the state legislature. Streaming audio and video …
Changes in Colorado Government
Next week, Colorado’s 42nd Governor, John Hickenlooper will be sworn in. His inauguration will be just one of many changes that will occur in state …
Previous Political Roles of Colorado Governors
Since Colorado’s current Governor, Bill Ritter, has decided he will not run for re-election in 2010, there has been much speculation about who will run …
Governor's Budget
On Sunday, Governor Ritter revealed his budget proposal for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The budget was submitted to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. The Governor …
Vetoed Bills
Every year, the governor chooses to veto a few of the bills that were passed. A veto occurs when the bill is passed by both …
Ritter's State of the State
Yesterday Governor Ritter gave his annual State of the State address, which you can read here. He addressed topics such as education and healthcare, while …
Three Governors in One Day
The election is over and the state has chosen a new governor. Despite all the mudslinging, this year’s election was rather tame when compared to …
Colorado Governors
Colorado will be electing a new governor this year, and the race has already begun to heat up. But what about Colorado’s past governors? The …