/tags/jerry-sonnenberg Jerry Sonnenberg en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 05 May 2016 18:44:58 GMT /politics/2016-05-05/with-hicks-signature-colorados-rain-barrel-banditry-will-come-to-an-end On quiet streets, in unsuspecting Colorado neighborhoods, among the retirees and young families, illegal activity runs rampant. Operating unchecked, rogue… Thu, 05 May 2016 18:44:58 GMT /politics/2016-05-05/with-hicks-signature-colorados-rain-barrel-banditry-will-come-to-an-end Harvest Public Media /politics/2016-03-25/colorados-move-to-legalize-rain-barrels-is-again-underwater-in-committee Update 5.13.2016: Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation finally legalizing rain barrels. Our original story continues below.--A bill that would… Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:14:04 GMT /politics/2016-03-25/colorados-move-to-legalize-rain-barrels-is-again-underwater-in-committee Bente Birkeland /politics/2015-09-17/colorado-legislature-continues-to-wrangle-over-rain-barrels Update 5.13.2016: Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation finally legalizing rain barrels. Our original story continues below.--Colorado's ban on… Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:53:56 GMT /politics/2015-09-17/colorado-legislature-continues-to-wrangle-over-rain-barrels Bente Birkeland /politics/2015-09-10/after-idaho-ruling-activists-set-their-sights-on-more-states-ag-gag-laws After a federal judge struck down an Idaho law that made it illegal to take undercover video on farms and ranches, animal rights groups say they are… Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2015-09-10/after-idaho-ruling-activists-set-their-sights-on-more-states-ag-gag-laws Harvest Public Media /environment/2015-07-23/govt-dinosaur-project-or-growth-necessity-nisp-debate-continues More than 400 people filled a room at the Fort Collins Hilton Wednesday night. They were waiting to speak their mind about a proposal to build two new… Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:41:09 GMT /environment/2015-07-23/govt-dinosaur-project-or-growth-necessity-nisp-debate-continues Stephanie Paige Ogburn /business/2015-06-11/morgan-county-dairy-on-probation-after-abuse-allegations A Morgan County, Colorado dairy farm is at the center of an animal abuse investigation following the release of a video showing workers punching and… Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:40:46 GMT /business/2015-06-11/morgan-county-dairy-on-probation-after-abuse-allegations Harvest Public Media /politics/2015-05-05/office-of-consumer-counsels-future-hinges-on-debate-in-the-final-day-of-the-session The debate over continuing the Office of Consumer Counsel won't be decided until the final day of the state's annual legislative session. The Office… Tue, 05 May 2015 22:41:32 GMT /politics/2015-05-05/office-of-consumer-counsels-future-hinges-on-debate-in-the-final-day-of-the-session Bente Birkeland /politics/2015-02-26/lawmakers-react-to-the-oil-gas-task-forces-recommendations After five months of meetings, and coming up with nine recommendations, the work of Governor John Hickenlooper's Oil and Gas Task Force is getting mixed… Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:38:16 GMT /politics/2015-02-26/lawmakers-react-to-the-oil-gas-task-forces-recommendations Bente Birkeland /politics/2015-01-14/bill-seeking-compensation-in-response-to-oil-and-gas-bans-floated-at-the-statehouse While oil and gas development is a hot topic, state legislators are waiting for a report from the Governor's Oil and Gas Task Force, mostly holding off on… Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:09:18 GMT /politics/2015-01-14/bill-seeking-compensation-in-response-to-oil-and-gas-bans-floated-at-the-statehouse Bente Birkeland /2011-05-18/how-taxed-is-colorados-agricultural-industry-kunc-investigates For much of our Government and You series, we’ve discussed the potential impact of budget cuts as state lawmakers worked to fill a projected half-billion… Wed, 18 May 2011 12:30:00 GMT /2011-05-18/how-taxed-is-colorados-agricultural-industry-kunc-investigates Grace Hood