/tags/copirg CoPIRG en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:29:38 GMT /environment/2017-11-16/colorado-recycling-rates-among-the-worst-in-the-nation Colorado lags behind the nation when it comes to recycling. According to a new report, the state’s recycling rate is 12 percent, far below the national… Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:29:38 GMT /environment/2017-11-16/colorado-recycling-rates-among-the-worst-in-the-nation Desmond O'Boyle /politics/2014-10-15/new-report-shows-millennials-taking-a-back-seat-to-driving Despite the improving economy, millennials are still driving less, a trend that is forecast to continue. A study from the nonprofit CoPIRG Foundation says… Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:42:21 GMT /politics/2014-10-15/new-report-shows-millennials-taking-a-back-seat-to-driving Nathan Heffel /politics/2014-06-04/hickenlooper-squashes-road-deal-transparency-measure A bill that would have provided greater public oversight during public-private road deals was vetoed by Governor John Hickenlooper Wednesday.The measure… Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:51:32 GMT /politics/2014-06-04/hickenlooper-squashes-road-deal-transparency-measure Nathan Heffel /politics/2014-02-19/copirg-calls-for-review-period-on-u-s-36-contract In response to growing public criticism over a U.S. 36 maintenance project contract, the Colorado Public Interest Research Group is asking for an extended… Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:07:14 GMT /politics/2014-02-19/copirg-calls-for-review-period-on-u-s-36-contract Nathan Heffel /politics/2013-12-04/new-report-says-denverites-driving-less-biking-more While it may seem that traffic congestion across Colorado is getting worse, a report released Wednesday by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group… Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:37:34 GMT /politics/2013-12-04/new-report-says-denverites-driving-less-biking-more Nathan Heffel