Legislative Mid-Point

By On March 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, KRCC News, Politics

The state’s legislative session has reached its mid-point and Democrats and Republicans in the house are blaming each other for not coming up with innovative ideas to create jobs and boost the economy. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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