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From Congressman Doug Lamborn: 

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Gov. Bill Ritter today signed Senate Bill 163 into law, establishing a 24-member Colorado Autism Commission that will examine gaps in services and devise a 10-year state strategy by Oct. 1, 2009.

SB 163 was sponsored by Sen. Brandon Shaffer and Rep. Dianne Primavera at the urging of the Autism Society of Colorado.

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, in a speech before members of the National Parks Conservation Association, United States Senator Ken Salazar outlined what he believes is next for America’s national parks, including what challenges lie ahead for America’s natural treasures.  read more »

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Gov. Bill Ritter today issued an executive order creating a Child Welfare Action Committee to begin making immediate improvements to Colorado's child-protection system. The move follows a comprehensive review by the Colorado Department of Human Services into 13 recent child deaths.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the Colorado Delegation, including United States Senator Ken Salazar and Reps. Mark Udall, Ed Perlmutter and John Salazar, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, U.S.  read more »

Gov. Ritter will be hosting an education forum in Colorado Springs on Thursday, focusing on the importance of higher-education to Colorado's future and his Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids reform proposal.

The forum is open to the public and will include participation from higher-ed and K-12 students, teachers and administrators.

WHEN: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement regarding recent fires in Colorado that have affected the communities of Carbondale and Ordway and the Fort Carson area.  read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar issued the following statement regarding Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit as Pope to the United States. Senator Salazar will be attending the welcoming ceremony for the Pope at the White House on Wednesday and will also attend the Papal Mass at Washington National’s Stadium on Thursday morning.

Gov. Bill Ritter today said his campaign committee has taken out a $200,000 loan to repay campaign expenses that were incorrectly paid out of his inaugural committee's account.

The incorrect payments were discovered in February 2008 as the inaugural committee's accountant began trying to prepare a federal Form 990. A comprehensive financial review was then conducted at Gov. Ritter's request in March and April 2008 by the outside accounting firm Patten, MacPhee and Associates.

Washington, D.C. - Today, in a continued effort to ensure that Colorado’s West Slope communities get their fair share from oil and gas development leasing revenues, United States Senators Ken Salazar and Wayne Allard and Congressman John Salazar introduced a bill that would amend the Transfer Act ensuring that the Anvil Points clean-up fund would be split 50-50 between the federal government and four of Colorado’s northwest counties.

Gov. Bill Ritter tonight declared the fire burning in Crowley County a state emergency and made $500,000 available from the State Disaster Emergency Fund.

The funds will be used to help defray firefighting and recovery costs in and around Ordway.

Gov. Ritter also has directed the Colorado Division of Emergency Management to seek any available federal assistance, including Small Business Administration loans, to help those who sustain damage from the fire.

Gov. Bill Ritter today announced that 22 Solar Residential Program partners have been selected to promote the installation of residential solar electric and solar domestic hot water systems statewide. The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) has committed $550,000 of Clean Energy Funds and created a total program budget of $1 million to advance solar investment in the state. 

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Dear Fellow Republican,
           
It has been a great honor for me to represent you in the Colorado State Senate for the past four years and previously in the House of Representatives.
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) said today that substantial progress has been made in filling the three current vacancies on Colorado’s Federal District Court. Allard was informed this morning by fellow Colorado Senator Ken Salazar that he will be forwarding a letter today to the White House recommending three names to fill the vacancies. The letter includes two names recommended previously by Allard to the White House, in addition to a new name.

Gov. Bill Ritter and bipartisan bill sponsors announced landmark legislation today that will create rainy day and ongoing funds dedicated to higher education and local communities most impacted by oil and gas drilling in Colorado.

Gov. Bill Ritter will be visiting Grand Junction on Saturday, hosting community roundtable discussions on his education-reform plans and the future of higher-education funding in Colorado, visiting with National Guard members, and delivering remarks to Club 20.

Here is Gov. Ritter's schedule for Saturday in Grand Junction:

9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

K-12 Education Reform Roundtable Discussion

Mesa State College, 100 North Ave., Grand Junction

Campbell College Center, Boettcher Meeting Room

Gov. Ritter today announced that the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) is seeking grant applicants for $350,000 in incentives for solar innovation projects. The "Solar Innovation Grant" funds are being made available through the Clean Energy Fund.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, eleven Senate Republicans and Democrats joined United States Senator Ken Salazar in a continued push for appropriations of at least $75 million in FY09 to make certain that the Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative (REPI) continues to be successful in addressing encroachment, preserving the readiness of our Armed Forces and ensuring the long-range sustainability of our military installations, ranges and ai 0 comments | Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – As the housing crisis continues to spread throughout Colorado and America, home prices are on the decline and home sales have reached record lows. Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate urging his colleagues to begin work on legislation that would take meaningful steps to address the nation’s housing crisis.

Gov. Bill Ritter will be sending off dozens of Vietnam War veterans and Colorado National Guard members at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday from Buckley Air Force Base. They will be traveling to Washington D.C. for a Thursday interment and remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for Maj. Perry H. Jefferson.

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