KUNC-FM: Assorted stories from KUNC-FM www.npr.org Assorted stories from KUNC-FM en Copyright 2012 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:14 -0400 media.npr.org/images/stations/logos/kunc_fm.gif KUNC-FM: Assorted stories from KUNC-FM www.npr.org Civil Unions Fight Over, Tensions Remain <p>At the state capitol, tensions between Democrats and Republicans meeting for a special session remains high following the defeat of a civil unions bill and a measure that would have asked voters to officially remove an anti-gay discrimination clause in the state constitution.</p><p> Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:14 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-fight-over-tensions-remain?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-fight-over-tensions-remain?ft=1&f= <p>At the state capitol, tensions between Democrats and Republicans meeting for a special session remains high following the defeat of a civil unions bill and a measure that would have asked voters to officially remove an anti-gay discrimination clause in the state constitution.</p><p> 63 no

At the state capitol, tensions between Democrats and Republicans meeting for a special session remains high following the defeat of a civil unions bill and a measure that would have asked voters to officially remove an anti-gay discrimination clause in the state constitution.

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]]> Civil Unions Likely to Influence Voting in November <p>Monday&rsquo;s 5 to 4 party-line vote on civil unions in the State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee may end the discussion for now, but the political ramifications will likely extend to the polls this November. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:45:18 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-likely-influence-voting-november?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-likely-influence-voting-november?ft=1&f= <p>Monday&rsquo;s 5 to 4 party-line vote on civil unions in the State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee may end the discussion for now, but the political ramifications will likely extend to the polls this November. 153 no

Monday’s 5 to 4 party-line vote on civil unions in the State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee may end the discussion for now, but the political ramifications will likely extend to the polls this November.

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]]> Civil Unions Legislation Defeated In So-called “Kill Committee” <p>The effort to revive a stalled civil unions bill has run out of steam at the Colorado Capitol. The measure died Monday night in a Republican-controlled House committee.</p><p> Tue, 15 May 2012 00:33:32 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-legislation-defeated-so-called-kill-committee?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/civil-unions-legislation-defeated-so-called-kill-committee?ft=1&f= <p>The effort to revive a stalled civil unions bill has run out of steam at the Colorado Capitol. The measure died Monday night in a Republican-controlled House committee.</p><p> 216 no

The effort to revive a stalled civil unions bill has run out of steam at the Colorado Capitol. The measure died Monday night in a Republican-controlled House committee.

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]]> Special Circumstances, Special Session at Colorado Capitol <p>A civil unions measure is the primary focus of a special legislative session that began Monday morning. Hundreds of gay rights activists are rallying at the capitol in hopes of persuading lawmakers to approve the bill, but many are skeptical the measure will get a fair shot the second time around. Mon, 14 May 2012 14:38:25 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/special-circumstances-special-session-colorado-capitol?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/special-circumstances-special-session-colorado-capitol?ft=1&f= <p>A civil unions measure is the primary focus of a special legislative session that began Monday morning. Hundreds of gay rights activists are rallying at the capitol in hopes of persuading lawmakers to approve the bill, but many are skeptical the measure will get a fair shot the second time around. 134 no

A civil unions measure is the primary focus of a special legislative session that began Monday morning. Hundreds of gay rights activists are rallying at the capitol in hopes of persuading lawmakers to approve the bill, but many are skeptical the measure will get a fair shot the second time around.

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]]> Capitol Conversation: How We Got To A Special Session <p>Colorado lawmakers are coming back to the state capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session to address civil unions. The bill was one of many that got caught in the crossfire last week and failed in the waning hours of the session. Sun, 13 May 2012 12:22:35 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/capitol-conversation-how-we-got-special-session?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/capitol-conversation-how-we-got-special-session?ft=1&f= <p>Colorado lawmakers are coming back to the state capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session to address civil unions. The bill was one of many that got caught in the crossfire last week and failed in the waning hours of the session. 283 no

Colorado lawmakers are coming back to the state capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session to address civil unions. The bill was one of many that got caught in the crossfire last week and failed in the waning hours of the session.

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]]> Inspector Shortage in Colorado Oil Fields Sparks Concerns <p>The oil drilling boom along Colorado&rsquo;s Front Range is generating a lot of tax revenue for cash-strapped governments. But it&rsquo;s also putting a strain on state regulators whose job it is to make sure all the drilling and well sites aren&rsquo;t polluting.</p><p>There are now more than 47,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado, but the state employs just seventeen inspectors to keep tabs on them. One solution being floated is to allow local governments to hire their own inspectors to ease some of the workload. But it&rsquo;s getting mixed reviews across the state.</p> Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/inspector-shortage-colorado-oil-fields-sparks-concerns?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/inspector-shortage-colorado-oil-fields-sparks-concerns?ft=1&f= <p>The oil drilling boom along Colorado&rsquo;s Front Range is generating a lot of tax revenue for cash-strapped governments. But it&rsquo;s also putting a strain on state regulators whose job it is to make sure all the drilling and well sites aren&rsquo;t polluting.</p><p>There are now more than 47,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado, but the state employs just seventeen inspectors to keep tabs on them. One solution being floated is to allow local governments to hire their own inspectors to ease some of the workload. But it&rsquo;s getting mixed reviews across the state.</p> 301 no

The oil drilling boom along Colorado’s Front Range is generating a lot of tax revenue for cash-strapped governments. But it’s also putting a strain on state regulators whose job it is to make sure all the drilling and well sites aren’t polluting.

There are now more than 47,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado, but the state employs just seventeen inspectors to keep tabs on them. One solution being floated is to allow local governments to hire their own inspectors to ease some of the workload. But it’s getting mixed reviews across the state.

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]]> Dandelion Whine: One Man's Quest to Be a Good Neighbor <p>Is there anything more frustrating than seeing your perfect green lawn suddenly sprouting with yellow dandelions? They&#39;re pretty but pesky, and controlling them isn&rsquo;t an easy thing.</p><p> Sat, 12 May 2012 08:00:01 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/dandelion-whine-one-mans-quest-be-good-neighbor?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/dandelion-whine-one-mans-quest-be-good-neighbor?ft=1&f= <p>Is there anything more frustrating than seeing your perfect green lawn suddenly sprouting with yellow dandelions? They&#39;re pretty but pesky, and controlling them isn&rsquo;t an easy thing.</p><p> 143 no

Is there anything more frustrating than seeing your perfect green lawn suddenly sprouting with yellow dandelions? They're pretty but pesky, and controlling them isn’t an easy thing.

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]]> Independence Pass Opens Ahead Of Schedule <p>The opening of <a class="www.independencepass.org/aboutpass.html" target="_blank">Independence Pass</a> is just another benefit of the early onset of warmer weather this year across Colorado. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:50:49 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/independence-pass-opens-ahead-schedule?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/independence-pass-opens-ahead-schedule?ft=1&f= <p>The opening of <a class="www.independencepass.org/aboutpass.html" target="_blank">Independence Pass</a> is just another benefit of the early onset of warmer weather this year across Colorado. 135 no

The opening of Independence Pass is just another benefit of the early onset of warmer weather this year across Colorado.

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]]> KUNC Entertainment Report <p>Celebrations of chocolate, gardens, music, dance&nbsp;and more along Colorado&#39;s Front&nbsp;Range and in the mountains.</p><p> Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/kunc-entertainment-report-46?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/kunc-entertainment-report-46?ft=1&f= <p>Celebrations of chocolate, gardens, music, dance&nbsp;and more along Colorado&#39;s Front&nbsp;Range and in the mountains.</p><p> 297 no

Celebrations of chocolate, gardens, music, dance and more along Colorado's Front Range and in the mountains.

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]]> Online K-12 Legislation: What Got Done, What Didn’t <p>One issue that saw little traction this past session was oversight legislation for Colorado&rsquo;s full-time online K-12 schools.&nbsp;</p><p> Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/online-k-12-legislation-what-got-done-what-didn-t?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/online-k-12-legislation-what-got-done-what-didn-t?ft=1&f= <p>One issue that saw little traction this past session was oversight legislation for Colorado&rsquo;s full-time online K-12 schools.&nbsp;</p><p> 279 no

One issue that saw little traction this past session was oversight legislation for Colorado’s full-time online K-12 schools. 

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]]> Colorado's DigitalGlobe Fights Takeover Attempt <p>Longmont-based <a class="www.digitalglobe.com/" target="_blank">DigitalGlobe</a> is fighting a takeover attempt by a Virginia-based company. KUNC&rsquo;s Emily Boyer spoke with Boulder County Business Report Publisher Chris Wood about the battle.</p><p><strong>Boyer: &nbsp;</strong>Now before we dig into the details of what&rsquo;s going on. Let&rsquo;s talk about what kind of business DigitalGlobe and this other Virginia-based company are in.</p> Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:45 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/colorados-digitalglobe-fights-takeover-attempt?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/colorados-digitalglobe-fights-takeover-attempt?ft=1&f= <p>Longmont-based <a class="www.digitalglobe.com/" target="_blank">DigitalGlobe</a> is fighting a takeover attempt by a Virginia-based company. KUNC&rsquo;s Emily Boyer spoke with Boulder County Business Report Publisher Chris Wood about the battle.</p><p><strong>Boyer: &nbsp;</strong>Now before we dig into the details of what&rsquo;s going on. Let&rsquo;s talk about what kind of business DigitalGlobe and this other Virginia-based company are in.</p> 233 no

Longmont-based DigitalGlobe is fighting a takeover attempt by a Virginia-based company. KUNC’s Emily Boyer spoke with Boulder County Business Report Publisher Chris Wood about the battle.

Boyer:  Now before we dig into the details of what’s going on. Let’s talk about what kind of business DigitalGlobe and this other Virginia-based company are in.

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]]> Swing State Voters Mull Obama's Announcement Some voters in Colorado are not happy about President Obama's decision to come out in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400 www.npr.org/2012/05/10/152396818/swing-state-voters-mull-obamas-announcement?ft=1&f= www.npr.org/2012/05/10/152396818/swing-state-voters-mull-obamas-announcement?ft=1&f= Some voters in Colorado are not happy about President Obama's decision to come out in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. 87 no Some voters in Colorado are not happy about President Obama's decision to come out in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.

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]]> Hickenlooper Calls For A Special Session [Updated] <p>Governor John Hickenlooper has called for a special session regarding civil unions. The decision comes the day after Republican leaders in the house filibustered the measure even though it had enough GOP votes to pass that chamber.</p><p> Wed, 09 May 2012 22:33:00 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/hickenlooper-calls-special-session-updated?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/hickenlooper-calls-special-session-updated?ft=1&f= <p>Governor John Hickenlooper has called for a special session regarding civil unions. The decision comes the day after Republican leaders in the house filibustered the measure even though it had enough GOP votes to pass that chamber.</p><p> 212 no

Governor John Hickenlooper has called for a special session regarding civil unions. The decision comes the day after Republican leaders in the house filibustered the measure even though it had enough GOP votes to pass that chamber.

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]]> Romney on the Stump in Colorado Oil Fields <p>GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Fort Lupton Wednesday where he spoke to a small crowd of supporters at an oil and gas drilling site that lies at the heart of the current drilling boom in northeastern Colorado. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:27:52 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/romney-stump-colorado-oil-fields?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/romney-stump-colorado-oil-fields?ft=1&f= <p>GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Fort Lupton Wednesday where he spoke to a small crowd of supporters at an oil and gas drilling site that lies at the heart of the current drilling boom in northeastern Colorado. 168 no

GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Fort Lupton Wednesday where he spoke to a small crowd of supporters at an oil and gas drilling site that lies at the heart of the current drilling boom in northeastern Colorado.

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]]> The Dramatic Death of Colorado's Civil Unions Bill <p>A bill that would have allowed <a class="kunc.org/term/civil-unions">civil unions</a> in Colorado failed in the Republican controlled house late Tuesday night despite having enough GOP votes to pass. It happened after a dramatic fallout on the chamber floor, when Republicans recessed the House for several hours as Democrats were trying to call up the bill.</p><p> Wed, 09 May 2012 07:43:49 -0400 www.kunc.org/post/dramatic-death-colorados-civil-unions-bill?ft=1&f= www.kunc.org/post/dramatic-death-colorados-civil-unions-bill?ft=1&f= <p>A bill that would have allowed <a class="kunc.org/term/civil-unions">civil unions</a> in Colorado failed in the Republican controlled house late Tuesday night despite having enough GOP votes to pass. It happened after a dramatic fallout on the chamber floor, when Republicans recessed the House for several hours as Democrats were trying to call up the bill.</p><p> 214 no

A bill that would have allowed civil unions in Colorado failed in the Republican controlled house late Tuesday night despite having enough GOP votes to pass. It happened after a dramatic fallout on the chamber floor, when Republicans recessed the House for several hours as Democrats were trying to call up the bill.

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