GOP lawmakers allege deliberate budget miscalculations

A Face the State Staff Report

House GOP leaders are calling for an investigation into possible abuses by state budget officials, alleging deliberate efforts to miscalculate the fiscal impact of proposed laws.

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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/16 - The Governor's budget problems

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about the Governor's precarious situation after a big setback in state court. More >

6/13: Supreme Court is wrong on eminent-domain

Colorado towns now have the power to condemn land outside city limits, all thanks to the state Supreme Court. More >

6/11: Spending money they shouldn't have

A judge recently told the state it was illegally collecting increased property taxes. Too bad the money is already being spent! More >

Ritter's arrogance, undeterred

A Face the State Editorial

Give credit where credit is due. Gov. Bill Ritter is gutsy these days. Even after having a controversial tax increase he championed slapped down in district court as unconstitutional, he remains undeterred. The Governor will use your tax dollars to backfill his endless promises to taxpayers.

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Court rules state property tax increase is unconstitutional

A Face the State Staff Report

In a ruling announced Friday afternoon, a Denver District Court Judge has ruled the state acted unconstitutionally when it failed to ask voters' permission to raise property tax rates in the vast majority of Colorado's school districts.

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5/16: Democrats afraid to vote their conscience

With the legislative session behind us, lawmakers are busy explaining their votes. You’ll be surprised at some of what they’re saying. More >

FTS Humor: Legislative wrap-up

Face The State Humor

By Andrew Ripemoff

It’s been just over a week since the legislature has adjourned and yet, somehow, someway, the sun still rises every morning.

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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 5/12 - Legislative Superlatives

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about FTS' 2008 list of "Legislative Superlatives," unveiled last week. More >

Borodkin Attacks Fellow Dem's Lobbyist Ties In Battle To Replace Gordon

A Face the State Staff Report

State Rep. Alice Borodkin, D-Denver, is making a bid for Sen. Ken Gordon’s Senate seat this November and has taken the unusual step of writing her primary opponent and fellow Democrat, Joyce Foster, a personal letter.

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