In a Tuesday press release, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, announced that he has named former state Rep. Alice Madden, D-Boulder, as the state's first Climate Change Coordinator. This isn't just one more example of Ritter's love affair with his "New Energy Economy," but also signals his ongoing commitment to ensuring that former legislators find work.
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March 16, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
The good news is that the legislature is halfway done with its work. The bad news is that there are still more than 50 days for lawmakers to brainstorm ways to boss you around. Hold on to your wallet as we review the first half. Drumroll please...
2/3: Cushy jobs for ex-lawmakers
Former state Rep. Alice Madden is back in government as the governor's new global warming czar.
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Ritter's own little jobs program
January 28, 2009Spotted: ex-lawmakers loitering around the Capitol as session opens
January 8, 2009The 2009 legislative session kicked off Wednesday morning with freshman lawmakers being sworn in. But legislators were hardly the only ones at the Capitol. In addition to lobbyists, onlookers and lawmakers' families, ex-legislators were spotted hanging around.
Notable appearances included, but were not limited to, former Sen. Penfield Tate, term-limited Majority Leader Alice Madden, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and term-limited Sen. Bob Hagedorn, D-Aurora.
Mr. Coffman heads to Washington; now what?
November 7, 2008As Secretary of State Mike Coffman prepares to head to Washington to represent Colorado's 6th Congressional District, Gov. Bill Ritter is left to decide who will represent Coffman.
In true "Blue Ribbon Bill" fashion, he has decided he will rely on a commission assigned with review potential applicants for the job.
Political Cartoon for 10/7: Stryker's Angels
Face The State Humor
October 7, 2008
Documents obtained by Face The State detail a complex network of liberal groups and "operatives" under the umbrella of the Colorado Democracy Alliance. Join in on the antics with the covert members of an elite squad we call, "Stryker's Angels."
FTS Humor: Legislative wrap-up
Face The State Humor
May 15, 2008By Andrew Ripemoff
It’s been just over a week since the legislature has adjourned and yet, somehow, someway, the sun still rises every morning.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 5/12 - Legislative Superlatives
May 12, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about FTS' 2008 list of "Legislative Superlatives," unveiled last week.
Legislative Superlatives 2008
FTS Opinion
May 7, 2008Gosh, did the year really go by that fast? We've had such an awesome time working together on the Face The State High School yearbook committee. Our advisors from the CSU and CU student newspapers really helped keep things in good taste. (Thanks, guys!) Congratulations to the winners in this year's list of superlatives. See you next session and have a great summer vacation, okay?
Madden’s Campaign Spending Violates State Law
A Face the State Staff Report
June 20, 2007A Face the State inquiry into House Majority Leader Alice Madden’s recent campaign finance reports reveals illegal spending practices and the use of campaign funds for personal gain.