The state’s $604 million budget shortfall isn’t discouraging backers of proposed legislation that would increase Colorado's vehicle registration fee by $1 for emergency medical services. In fact, they have been doubling their lobbying efforts.
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March 16, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
The good news is that the legislature is halfway done with its work. The bad news is that there are still more than 50 days for lawmakers to brainstorm ways to boss you around. Hold on to your wallet as we review the first half. Drumroll please...
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January 30, 2009WEDNESDAY 9:47 AM
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE/SENATE CAUCUS
House Speaker Terrance Carroll leads a free-flowing discussion with fellow Democrats and gubernatorial staff on this sessions’ legislative priorities.
Lawmakers take on cats, slow drivers in 2009
A Face the State Staff Report
January 15, 2009If you're a slow driver, hate yielding to buses, or just don't have time to microchip your cats, watch out. State lawmakers are on to you.
State redoubles effort to increase EMS fee
January 3, 2009Rural ambulance woes raise talk of statewide fee increase
A Face the State Staff Report
November 26, 2008In the wake of a projected $100 million state budget shortfall, two state lawmakers are poised to run a bill that will ask for a $1 increase in vehicle registration fees to help fund access to ambulances and other emergency medical services throughout rural parts of the state.