Good morning. Here's a look at news reports from around the state on issues of interest to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy for Thursday, June 3, 2010. Listing does not imply endorsement of the content.
HEALTH POLICY
The Denver Post: Candidates in Colorado AG race debate health care lawsuit
In the first debate leading up to their November showdown, state attorney general candidate Stan Garnett blasted incumbent John Suthers for joining a lawsuit challenging the federal health care overhaul, calling the action a waste of time.
Also: Boulder Daily Camera: Civility marks first AG debate between Suthers, Garnett
Also: Durango Herald: Attorney general candidates debate
Durango Herald: Activists want judge to toss petition law
U.S. District Judge Phillip Brimmer isn't likely to rule until Friday at the earliest. Each passing day makes it harder for Jon Caldara to gather signatures for his ballot initiative to overturn the federal health-care reform law in Colorado.
The Denver Post: New hospice, end-of-life laws put Colorado at forefront of care
A host of new Colorado laws intended to expand hospice care and make it easier for people to communicate their dying wishes will push the state to the forefront in end-of-life care, say advocates who asked for the reforms.
Colorado Springs Gazette: Memorial settles Spanish-translation suit for $1 million
The parents “did not understand the very significant risks of the procedure, including complete kidney failure and a life of dialysis and kidney transplants, nor were they informed of alternatives to the surgery, including monitoring the kidney for months,” documents state.
Also: Colorado Springs Independent: System failure [Translation: falla del sistema]
Loveland Reporter-Herald: Health center nixed at Loveland school; school board still plans for clinic in district
School board members reluctantly aborted plans Wednesday to open a school-based health center at Ferguson High School in the fall.
FISCAL POLICY
Denver Daily News: Anti-tax proposals blasted
Business community lines up to oppose 3 anti-tax proposals; calls initiatives ‘crazy.’
Durango Herald editorial: Ballot madness
Perhaps what is needed is another ballot initiative, one to give state government the power to deport people. We could begin with Douglas Bruce. Failing that, perhaps we could go to the polls this fall remembering that for all the admitted nonsense in government, somebody still has to pay the cops and foot the bill for educating our kids.
KUSA: Another district considers charging school bus fee
The district may charge each student $10 a month to ride the bus, for a total of $100 for a school year. The Douglas County School District has already approved a plan to charge a fee for school bus rides.
KCNC: 'Crash Tax' Could Soon Kick In For Non-Denverites
People who live outside Denver's city limits could soon have to pay a fee if they get into an accident in the city.
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