A measure that would empower parents to turnaround low performing schools received preliminary approval today, despite vehement opposition from House Democrats.  

DENVER – At every opportunity, Gov. John Hickenlooper talks about Colorado’s new fracking disclosure rule, agreed to by oil and gas companies and environmentalists, as an example of his — and, by extension, the state’s — pragmatic, apolitical, compromise-minded brand.
But his decision to voice a radio ad defending hydraulic fracturing, a controversial process in which a mix of water, sand and chemicals are shot deep underground to loosen oil and gas reserves for easier extraction, is rankling a number of environmental groups who argue that “fracking”, as it’s known, is contaminating groundwater.
Hickenlooper, who has cited his support for fracking when ostensibly attempting to dismiss talk of a possible presidential run in 2016, may be viewing the issue strategically — a chance to portray himself as independent.

Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia today announced One Book 4 Colorado, an effort to provide a new book to every four year old in Colorado while simultaneously supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.