The state is updating how it certifies voting machine equipment in preparation for future elections.
The secretary of state’s office held an initial meeting on Friday to go over the details, another public
hearing is scheduled for later this month. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from Denver. [SOQ
includes underwriting]

A new report recommends overhauling Colorado’s child welfare system, and shifting much of the
control for services from counties to the state. The recommendations say Colorado’s current system
is inconsistent, flawed and fails to adequately protect children. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports
from the state capitol. [SOQ includes underwriting]

Colorado will receive about 34 million dollars from the federal recovery act for renewable energy
and energy efficiency projects. The U.S. Department of Energy made the announcement on
Wednesday and also released a report on Colorado’s green energy potential. Bente (BEN tuh)
Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

A new program to train veterans from across the country to work in green jobs has gotten off to an
ambitious start in Colorado. Just recently Veterans Green Jobs won a 1 million dollar state contract
to weatherize homes, and the group is hoping to expand nationally. For some the program has
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Colorado is facing another 240 million dollar revenue shortfall based on the latest economic
forecast released on Monday. The report says job losses, and a drop in consumer spending are the
root causes. Governor Bill Ritter warned of additional cuts to state services. Bente (BEN tuh)
Birkeland reports from Denver. [SOQ includes [...]

Colorado is facing a 240 million dollar revenue shortfall according to the latest economic forecast
released on Monday. This includes a more than 1 billion dollar shortfall over this and next year’s
budget cycles. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a 300 million dollar Recovery
Act grant program on Friday for building green public housing units. He made the announcement
in Denver as part of a sustainable community tour. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland has more from the
state capitol. [SOQ includes underwriting]

State Democrats knew there would be a fight from Republicans during next year’s senate race. The
one thing that they weren’t counting on was competition from their own party. On Wednesday
former speaker of the house Andrew Romanoff entered a crowded senate race to challenge
incumbent Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary. [...]