The week in Colorado news: Variations on the National Anthem, Boulderites on eminent domain

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a row over the "National Anthem" sung at Denver's State of the City address. More >

FTS Humor: When your goose is cooked

Face The State Humor

By Andrew Ripemoff

Centuries ago, in a distant land called Colorado, a kind and beloved leader named King Owens ruled the countryside. Life was good in the Kingdom, where off in a small corner of the grounds of the monarchy's vast estate worked a humble man, tending to a lone goose. But this wasn’t an ordinary goose. This was a goose who laid golden eggs - pure gold in fact.

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Political Cartoon for 7/3: The smell of desperation

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After failing to win support in the General Assembly for a referred measure, Rep. Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, is hitting the streets to collect signatures for a proposal to undo major constitutional taxpayer protections in the name of public education funding.

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Citizen Romanoff hits streets for tax initiative

A Face the State Staff Report

During his last term as Speaker of the House, Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, was one of Colorado's most ardent foes of the petition rights process. Having now served his his last day at the gavel, however, he has announced that he is hitting the streets with petitions, seeking signatures for a proposed ballot initiative.

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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/30 - Ritter's TV and radio ads, gun rights

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about gun rights and Gov. Bill Ritter's use of a state "slush fund" to promote his environmental agenda. More >

6/30: Ritter's enviro-nannyism

Next time the government tells you it needs a tax increase, think of the $150,000 now being spent on TV ads telling you how to live your life. More >

Voters overwhelmingly support Colorado Civil Rights Initiative

A Face the State Staff Report

A November ballot initiative that would rein in preferential treatment based on race, sex, or ethnicity by public entities got a significant boost from some unexpected poll results.

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FTS Humor: An insider's look at capitol bathroom politics

Face The State Humor

I don’t want to get too graphic here, but I was using the men's room at the state Capitol the other day, just sitting there doing my business, when all of a sudden, I looked up and saw state Senator Jennifer Veiga staring down at me from over the stall.

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Toking up at the airport

Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), a Denver-based organization advocating for the legalization of marijuana, is taking to its cause to the sky. More >

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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