Posts Tagged ‘State’
Colorado’s state GDP fell 0.86 percent to $231.89 billion in 2009 from $233.9 billion the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The report indicated declines in state GDP, also referred to as gross state product, for 38 states. The average decline by state was 2.1 percent over that period, making Colorado’s [...] [...]
Colorado might face still more budget cuts if the federal government doesn’t come through with additional money for Medicaid. The state was so sure Congress would pass a six-month extension of Medicaid help to the states, the $211 million was included in the budget. But now, political fortunes have changed and congressional Democrats are hesitant [...] [...]
Wind energy has received a favorable report from the Department of Labor, just as Colorado made the list of top 10 states for wind energy production and the General Assembly considers new “green” energy legislation during the final days of the session. The DOE study shows that renewable electricity standard would reduce fuel prices for all sectors, [...] [...]
A plan to balance the state budget would cut 4.3 percent from the state’s Medicaid provider rates, which would cost doctors more than $57 million in Medicaid reimbursement. Some doctors say that’s a plan that unfairly targets the poor. The Colorado Hospital Association, Colorado Medical Society, Colorado Community Health Network and the American Academy of [...] [...]
Congress.org released its annual Congressional “power rankings” today, and it wasn’t particularly good news for the Colorado delegation. Colorado Democrats, with the exception of Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Denver), were judged to be at best mediocre, while Colorado Republicans were at or near the bottom of the list. Criteria used in compiling the list included position, [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: February 26,2008
Tags: State
Attorney General John Suthers announced today the settlement of a civil law enforcement action against drug company Barr Pharmaceuticals. The suit charged Barr Pharmaceuticals and Warner Chilcott with antitrust violations that prevented generic versions of a prescription oral contraceptive, Ovcon, from reaching the marketplace. The lawsuit was filed jointly by thirty-three other states and the [...] [...]
Colorado’s small business owners are invited to Small Business day at the capitol to learn about legislation this year that could affect their businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business will host the event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 11. The cost to attend for both NFIB members and nonmembers is $15 [...] [...]
Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak is hosting a free seminar for businesses and individuals interested in being vendors or volunteers at the Democratic State Convention and the Democratic National Convention. The seminar is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pikes Peak Center, Studio Bee, 190 S. Cascade Ave. For more information [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: February 25,2008
Tags: State
The Colorado Supreme Court this morning reversed a lower court order that prevented Amendment 41, the ethics law and gift ban enacted by voters in 2006, from going into effect. Denver District Judge Christina Habas granted the preliminary injunction to suspend Amendment 41 in May. The injunction was sought by a group of elected officials, [...] [...]
Colorado residents can now pay their state taxes online. The Colorado Department of Revenue reported this week that Coloradans now can pay individual income tax and estimated individual income tax, as well as past due amounts by using an electronic check, MasterCard or Visa on the department’s Web site. The service also allows estimated payments [...] [...]
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