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Study: Gridlock costs Denver $38.5 billion a year

The Denver region will sacrifice as much as $38.5 billion a year in economic output if it fails to spend the money necessary to resolve traffic congestion, according to a study by the Reason Foundation.

‘Rockie’ economy a boon for Denver’s LoDo

The Colorado Rockies have turned around their season in the past three months, and now their booming attendance is giving a boost to LoDo businesses.

Hope seen in Colorado job figures

The head of the Colorado labor department sees signs that the state’s economy is stabilizing, based on the latest salary and job figures.

Health care takes a hit in Ritter’s budget cuts

Gov. Bill Ritter's $320 million in new cuts to balance the state's budget includes a $115 million hit to health care providers and health services.

Stimulus spot check: Summer wave of projects nears crest

Vice President Joe Biden touted this as the summer of stimulus, a time when the Obama administration would ramp up road construction and put “shovels in the ground.” That promise appears likely to play out.

‘Plenty to dislike’ in Ritter’s budget cuts

Facing a deeper-than-expected revenue shortfall, Gov. Bill Ritter found $320 million to cut from the state’s current budget, but he wasn’t happy to do it.

River outfitters run up respectable numbers

Buoyed by strong stream flows, Colorado’s river rafters are keeping afloat during this year’s economic storm. The “staycation” effect has deflected some of the fallout.
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