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John Hickenlooper is Denver’s next mayor because he tapped into the new power base of the city: the pro-business, college-educated urbanite, say many in Denver’s business community. "John understood this period of historic change in Denver. John, in fact, embodies that change," said former Denver Mayor Federico Pena.

"Government could use a little private sector sensibility, and this review will help accomplish that," said Douglas.

SCHWAEBISCH HALL, Germany — At first glance, there’s not much cutting-edge about Schwaebisch Hall, a provincial German town of crooked medieval streets whose biggest employer is a savings bank. By David McHugh AP business writer…

In state Rep. Rob Schaaf’s office in the stately old Missouri Capitol, there’s no secretary and no filing cabinet. Business cards and meeting notices are promptly scanned into a computer. Visitors sit in front of…

Lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee agreed Wednesday to issue $17 million in bonds to replace the state Revenue Department’s failed computer system, called POINTS. Gazette State Bureau Despite the millions of dollars spent on…

Governor Judy Martz today announced a transition in the leadership of the Department of Revenue. Current Revenue Director Kurt Alme is planning to leave his position soon after the end of the legislative session to…

It’s the gap between services expected of states and the constitutional obligation of all states but Vermont to balance the budget. In a five-part series of articles starting today, Stateline.org looks at the issue in…

An Oregon lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would require state agencies to "consider the use of open source software" for all new software acquisitions. Government Technology "Oregon could save millions of dollars while achieving…

Editor’s note: This story contains strong language that might offend some readers. HELENA — Reading her mail at the Capitol this session, Rep. Penny Morgan, R-Laurel, came across this not-so-endearing note: By MIKE DENNISON Tribune…

A star of 80s television series The A-Team dropped in on Dáil today as politicians debated security at Shannon airport. (Thanks to the Montana Chamber of Commerce http://www.montanachamber.net for passing this along- Russ) A star…