Face The State Archives For Wednesday, April 16, 2008

A sign of things to come?

A sign at a downtown Denver construction site warns, "If you are not currently an active member of a building trades local union, you are NOT allowed to work on this site."

- Business leaders warn of "closed shops"

Hillman defends his record on Referendum C

A Face the State Staff Report

April 16, 2008

After announcing earlier this month that he is running to serve as Colorado’s Republican National Committeeman, former state Senate Majority leader Mark Hillman faced something he has not frequently been subjected to throughout his political career: Controversy.

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Democrat Operative Alleging Voter Fraud Never Registered To Vote

A Face the State Staff Report

April 15, 2008

For the second time in as many days, opponents of a citizen-led civil rights initiative are facing allegations that they manufactured voter fraud allegations. The latest dust up: A Democrat state legislative aide who had claimed to be a victim of voter fraud saw her complaint dismissed after state officials learned that she was not a registered voter.

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Woman alleging voter fraud a prominent diversity activist

A Face the State Staff Report

April 14, 2008

A Face The State investigation has revealed that one of the individuals alleging voter fraud against a campaign devoted to ending racial and gender preferences is a longtime liberal activist with ties to multiple organizations promoting such policies.

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Wiens won't run for second senate term, but isn't leaving politics

A Face the State Staff Report

April 11, 2008

Sen. Tom Wiens, R-Castle Rock, announced Thursday that he has decided not to seek a second term as a Colorado state Senator.

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FTS Humor: Hate of the Union

Face The State Humor

April 10, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

Let’s talk about Big Labor’s five new ballot initiatives - one of which includes an expensive cost of living adjustment. This particular measure is nicknamed COLA, as in coca-cola, or coke - large amounts of which you would have to snort before these measures begin to look reasonable.

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Fort Collins Unions Take Third Stab At Collective Bargaining For City Workers

A Face the State Staff Report

April 9, 2008

In spite of repeated opposition from Fort Collins taxpayers and courts, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Communication Workers of America are not giving up the fight to see collective bargaining and binding arbitration brought to city employees.