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Jan. 10, 2011
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College financial aid slashed for 2012, but it could have been worse
Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Colo. Commission on Higher Ed picks financial-aid model deemed the lesser of five evils
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education on Friday voted to slash student aid for fiscal 2012, choosing the financial model they said was the lesser of five available evils.

Fort Collins Coloradoan commentary: Use mill levy to increase PE in schools
A convincing body of research shows that, as fitness increases, achievement increases, behavior issues decrease and wellness increases. Utilizing this research is one of the most compelling reasons for school administrators to use the mill levy to increase PE.

Aurora Sentinel: Legislative preview: Money on their minds at the Capitol
Legislators this upcoming session will carry several bills aimed at revitalizing the economy, saving money, generating revenue and making improvements to social services.


Health care
Durango Herald commentary: Colorado in crisis over disability care
After 29 years of working for Community Connections Inc., I am resigning as executive director to draw attention to the drastic changes being forced on people with developmental disabilities by the state of Colorado.

Loveland Reporter-Herald: Facility projected to lower Loveland's health care costs
The new clinic is projected to save the city more than $1 million by 2015 by staving off the inflation of health care costs, which nationally have increased by 14 percent in the past year, said Karen Rees, interim director of Loveland's Human Resources Department.
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