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• Search continues for gunman who shot and killed Tom Clements Play Video

  March 21, 2013 1:23 AM

  More than 24 hours into the investigation and detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office have not identified a suspect in the shooting death of Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Tom Clements While detectives continue their search for a gunman, friends and colleagues are left mourning. ... more »

• Hickenlooper repeats cautious optimism on budget

  November 14, 2012 8:07 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says lawmakers should remain cautious while preparing the state budget because Colorado's economic recovery could be impacted by federal and worldwide forces. The Democratic governor made the comments Wednesday while presenting his proposed budget for next year to the state's Joint Budget Committee. He... more »

• 10 Public Trustees resign Play Video

  July 10, 2012 6:59 PM

  Gov. John Hickenlooper, on Tuesday, accepted the resignations of the 10 public trustees he appoints. The trustees are in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo and Weld counties, most of the largest in Colorado without Denver County. "We all have to stand for good government,"... more »

• Colo. lawmakers review adult charges for youth

  March 11, 2012 11:45 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers worried that too many youth are being charged as adults are trying to scale back the authority prosecutors have. Prosecutors have always had been able to charge juveniles as adults for the most serious crimes under a process known as "direct file," which is not... more »

• Colorado applies for federal spaceport designation

  December 7, 2011 7:53 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado has applied for a federal spaceport designation. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Wednesday that his administration sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration seeking the designation. The Denver Post reports that a spaceport designation would allow a facility from which space-bound payloads can be... more »

• NBC can't pay for gov's travel, ethics panel says

  November 7, 2011 7:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's governor can't accept about $1,000 from NBC News to cover his travel expenses to New York to appear on a panel about education. Colorado's Independent Ethics Commission announced the ruling Monday after the Democratic governor's office sought the opinion. According to the request, NBC... more »

• Panel will examine Pinnacol privatization proposal

  November 3, 2011 6:53 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper has chosen a panel to review the proposed privatization of the state-chartered workers' compensation insurer, Pinnacol Assurance. Hickenlooper announced Thursday that he selected 19 people representing businesses, insurers, workers and foundations to review the proposal and offer guidance on possible legislation. Pinnacol's board... more »

• Colorado honoring fallen firefighters

  October 15, 2011 12:10 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in Colorado on Sunday in observance of the 30th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration this weekend... more »

• Gov. appoints Gonzales to 12th Judicial District

  September 9, 2011 4:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed Alamosa County Court Judge Michael Anthony Gonzalez to serve as a 12th Judicial District judge. The district serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Gonzales' appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of District Judge O.... more »

• Hickenlooper attends anti-hunger meeting in Denver

  September 6, 2011 1:30 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Members of Colorado's only statewide anti-hunger group are meeting in Denver. Gov. John Hickenlooper plans to speak at the Hunger Free Colorado breakfast on Wednesday at the Denver Athletic Club. Hickenlooper also plans to sign an executive order at the event. more »

• Colo. school funding trial wrapping up in Denver

  September 2, 2011 8:32 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Attorneys representing Colorado in a lawsuit over how it funds education say the plaintiffs want a utopia not required by the state constitution. But lawyers representing parents and 21 school districts contended Friday that the state's method of funding education is irrational and leaves poor students at... more »

• Colo. communities, schools getting $54M

  September 1, 2011 4:09 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper says more than $54 million in revenue from state severance tax collections and federal mineral leases will be distributed to Colorado communities and school districts this year, up from $37 million last year. Colorado Department of Local Affairs Executive Director Reeves Brown said... more »

• Colorado seeks disaster status for 2 more counties

  August 23, 2011 8:12 PM

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is seeking a disaster declaration for two more Colorado counties because of drought. Hickenlooper's request for Elbert and Douglas counties is awaiting approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA already has approved primary disaster declarations for 17 Colorado counties,... more »

• Bring on the fans!

  August 21, 2011 11:13 PM

  It's bringing in some of the best cyclists in the world -- and plenty of attention -- to Colorado. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge kicks off Monday in Colorado Springs. The 510-mile race will feature several Colorado cities before its finish in Denver on the 28th. Governor John Hickenlooper... more »

• Colorado governor speaks to oil-gas industry group

  August 2, 2011 5:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is speaking to the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. Hickenlooper speaks to the group's annual Energy Epicenter Conference in Denver on Tuesday morning. The remarks come four days after the Democratic governor nominated four new members to the nine-member Colorado Oil... more »

• Crews attack new wildfire near Keystone Resort

  June 2, 2011 10:32 PM

  FRISCO, Colo. (AP) - Crews are trying to protect homes from a small wildfire that has broken out near Keystone Resort in the central-Colorado mountains. Officials say the fire had burned 20 acres by Thursday evening. Nearby homes were evacuated. It wasn't clear how many people were affected. The... more »

• N. Colo. economy plan suggests backing reservoirs

  May 27, 2011 6:24 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A statement on northern Colorado's priorities for economic development suggests lobbying for a plan to build reservoirs north of Greeley and Fort Collins, but the city of Fort Collins has expressed concerns about that plan. Gov. John Hickenlooper has been asking regions around the... more »

• Governor signing school bullying bill into law

  May 13, 2011 3:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper is hitting the road to sign bills into law, including one that would reduce bullying in Colorado schools. The measure (House Bill 1254) would define bullying, require school districts to develop policies to prevent bullying and provide grants for prevention programs. He... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper sets out on Colorado jobs tour to put together economic plan

  January 14, 2011 7:24 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is setting out on a statewide tour to get help from local counties putting together an economic plan. Starting this weekend, Hickenlooper plans to meet with business leaders, community members and local officials in a series of meetings to discuss job creation,... more »