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Capitol Conversation: Budget Compromise Winners and Losers

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Legislative leaders from both parties and Governor John Hickenlooper have reached what’s been called an historic agreement on how to balance the state’s budget. All sides say they had to make some sacrifices.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kunc/local-kunc-962330.mp3KUNC’s Bente Birkeland takes a look behind the scenes as part of capitol conversation.

Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
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