May 17, 2002
From
The Governor's Office...
Colorado
Governor Bill Owens' e-Newsletter
Owens
Achieves Landmark Transportation Plan
Making good on his
commitment to build a 21st century transportation system for Colorado,
Gov. Bill Owens has crafted legislation that will invest more than $15
billion in Colorado's highway system over the next 20 years. This
will fund projects throughout the state - without raising taxes. Full text.
Governor
Offers Tribute to Colorado Patriot
Governor Owens offered tributes to Colorado National Guard soldier Sergeant Daniel Romero,
saluting the Louisville soldier's patriotism and commitment to duty.
Romero died while on combat duty in Afghanistan. Full
text.
Scores
Rise in Challenged Schools
Citing the strong growth in reading scores
at low-rated schools, Governor Owens said the most recent data from the
state's school accountability reports show that "Colorado's education
reforms are moving in the right direction for Colorado's
children." Full
text.
Owens
Assesses Legislative Session
In a column published in the Denver
Post, Governor Owens assessed the results of this year's
legislative session, and prospects for trimming the budget to a more
realistic size.
Full text.
Governor
Addresses World Business Leaders
In the keynote address to a
Denver gathering of world business leaders, Governor Owens highlighted
Colorado's frontier history, and its present-day status as a center for
international trade, and a frontier for promising high-technology
industries. Full text.
Owens
Visits Southwest Colorado
Governor Owens visited several cities and
towns in southwestern Colorado Monday. At each stop, he
proclaimed the location of each town meeting "State Capital for an
Hour." Full
text and photos.
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