Governor Ritter

Cary Kennedy's Shameful Final Days

Jessica Peck | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jessica Peck

In a time when many politicians are justifiably vilified for allowing ambition to trump integrity, I always viewed state Treasurer Cary Kennedy as a possible exception.

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The Cost of Neglecting Higher Education

Shad Murib | Posted 05.25.2011

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Shad Murib

Protect higher education funding with a constitutional amendment.

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Bill Ritter Retires: Colorado Governor Won't Seek Reelection

Posted 05.25.2011

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Update: The Denver Post reports that Governor Ritter briefed his cabinet Wednesday morning in preparation for his 11:00 AM announcement about his fut...

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Bill Ritter Retirement Announcement: 'Intensely Personal' Decision Will Free Him To Make 'Tough Decisions' (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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An emotional Bill Ritter addressed the media Wednesday morning to officially announce that he would not be seeking a second term as Governor of Colora...

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New Energy Economy -- Next Steps for Colorado and the Nation

Leslie Weise | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leslie Weise

There are many obstacles to transition our dependency on traditional fossil fuels to cleaner energy solutions, and Ritter has demonstrated the courage to confront those obstacles.

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Governor Ritter REDI-ing to Retire Coal Plants

Jeremy Nichols | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeremy Nichols

All the renewable energy in the world can't and won't make up for the fact that unless Colorado starts cutting back on coal burning, greenhouse gases are going to keep climbing.

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John Hickenlooper Governor? Rumors Circulating That Mayor May Run For Governor

Posted 05.25.2011

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In the aftermath of Bill Ritter's shocking announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2010, reports have circulated that Denver Mayor John Hicke...

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Whose Ridiculous Publicity Stunt Is It, Anyway?

Jeremy Nichols | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeremy Nichols

A demonstration called on Governor Ritter to stop clowning around when it comes to confronting global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions are actually on the rise in Colorado thanks to Xcel Energy.

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Shall We Brunch? Ft. Collins Politics in Action

Sharon Glassman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sharon Glassman

At Dan Shaner's Sunday brunches for change, you'll get a snapshot of a movement, bluegrass, and a tasty homemade meal. That's politics in northern Colorado.

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Lance Armstrong, Ritter Discuss Bringing Major Stage Cycling Race To Colorado

RealVail.com | David O. Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

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August 11, 2009 -- Part-time Aspen resident Lance Armstrong, shortly after soundly beating top pro rider Jay Henry of Avon in Saturday's Blast the Mas...

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