Thu, Dec 11, 2014
The panel of CIO takes a look at the 10K jury summons sent out to citizens for the Aurora Theater Shooting trial. The newly released audit for Connect for Health, Colorado's health exchange program. The Army Corps of Engineers taking over the construction of Aurora's VA Hospital. The union representing DPD is at odds with Mayor Hancock over wearing protective gear at ongoing protests.
Thu, Dec 18, 2014
The panel of CIO discusses President Obama's announcement that the U.S. will reopen its relationship with Cuba. Nebraska and Oklahoma filed a law suit against Colorado over the effect our legalization of marijuana has had on their criminal system. Possible expansion of the number of red light cameras being placed around Denver.
Thu, Jan 8, 2015
The panel of CIO discusses a variation of issues including what may have been a hate crime targeted at a Colorado Springs NAACP office. The culmination of the terrorist attacks on Paris and how journalism can clash with freedom of religion. Opening day of the Colorado legislature with new Senate President Bill Cadman and Speaker of the House, Dickey Lee Hullinghorst. Lower oil and gas prices.
Thu, Jan 15, 2015
The panel of CIO discusses issues surrounding Governor Hickenlooper's second term in office, Governor John Hickenlooper's 2.0 program that focuses economic development, Denver City Council's proposal of a 10.9% pay raise for City Officials, and protest surrounding Bill Cosby's performance at the Buell Theatre.
Thu, Jan 22, 2015
The panel of CIO discusses issues including the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade. The Joint Budget Committee's decision to delay the vote regarding driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Economic progress and job growth among other topics from the President's State of the Union. The Colorado legislative decision to allow two commissions to expire.
Thu, Feb 12, 2015
The panel of CIO discusses issues including the clash between VA Secretary McDonald and Rep. Mike Coffman, growing the powers of the Office of the Independent Monitor, passing of the Parental Bill of Rights, Medical Marijuana use in public schools plus the retirement of Jon Stewart and the suspension of Brian Williams.
Thu, Feb 19, 2015
The opposition facing Chairman Ryan Call's re-election, Chief White and The Denver Police Protective Assoc. clash over protest policies, Republicans refuse a bill with funding aimed at background checks on gun purchases as well as the lawsuit filed by anti-drug organization Safe Streets over the legalization of retail marijuana.
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
DIA celebrates 20th anniversary. Oil and gas task force supports nine policies that will be sent to Gov. Hickenlooper. State house committee approves ban of photo radar and red light cameras. Lawmakers are considering a bill that impose tougher restrictions on doctors prescribing medical marijuana.
Thu, Mar 12, 2015
Recreational marijuana breaks sales record generating $2.35 million dollars in tax revenue. Colorado lawmakers look to repeal 2013's ammunition magazine limit law. Denver's independent monitors reports only 25% of incidents involving force were captured. Two Colorado Senators propose preventative government shut down measures. CDOT welcomes contractors to review I-70 project proposal.
Thu, Apr 9, 2015
The panel of CIO discusses marijuana's effects on pregnant women, state budget concerns related to birth control funding, Denver City Council's crowded candidate pool, Hickenlooper's recent letter threatening to shift control in executive branch and CU Denver's report on homelessness.
Thu, May 14, 2015
Topics include: Frontier Airlines CEO steps down, Colorado legislators send letter to the Governor about the Dept. of Human Services, JeffCo teachers union win court battle over compensation plan. 9News report shows lawmakers using personal email accounts for state business, retail pot sales break new record and U.S. Senators present low THC bill.
Thu, Jun 18, 2015
Topics ranging from Jeb Bush and Donald Trump announcing their bids for the 2016 presidential campaign. Issues looming in the Colorado Republican Party. AG Cynthia Coffman announcing she won't run for U.S. Senate. Colorado Supreme Court makes huge decision related to employers and medical marijuana. Aurora Theater Trial updates.
Thu, Jun 25, 2015
Topics ranging from Denver County Fair dropping "Pot Pavillion" from this year's event, same sex marriage becomes legal in all states, health insurance available through Obamacare, blackmail allegations against AG Cynthia Coffman, Lame Duck council gets major issued pushed to vote and the big debate on South Carolina voting on taking down the Confederate Flag.