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Political Cartoon for 7/3: The smell of desperation
Face The State Humor
July 3, 2008After 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.
Citizen Romanoff hits streets for tax initiative
A Face the State Staff Report
July 1, 2008During 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.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/16 - The Governor's budget problems
June 16, 2008Face 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 >
Election Preview: House Races to Watch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 21, 2008With Democrats heading to Denver this August for their national convention, all eyes will be on western states, including Colorado, as models for how the left can win over conservative and moderate voters here. Republicans now say they are ready to fight back and while the money chase will be tough, leaders say they are putting together a ground game that will, in part, exploit a multitude of fee and tax increases passed by the Democrat-led legislature.
Legislative Superlatives 2008
A Face the State Editorial
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?
Anti-petition Romanoff now attempts to petition tax increase on to Nov. ballot
A Face the State Staff Report
May 6, 2008After his fellow lawmakers declined to back his latest tax increase proposal, House Speaker Andrew Romanoff is resorting to the citizen's initiative process to see his plan onto this November's ballot. It's an ironic move, according to petition rights advocates, because Romanoff has been one of the most outspoken opponents of petition rights in the past.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 4/28 - Public lewdness laws, more on TABOR
April 29, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about an interesting late bill introduced by Sen. Bob Bacon, D-Fort Collins. Also, more details emerge about House Speaker Andrew Romanoff's plan to remove the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights from the state Constitution. More >
4/28: Say goodbye to TABOR
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Say goodbye to the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights if House Speaker Andrew Romanoff has his way with the Constitution. More >
Suthers and Romanoff team up to nix TABOR
April 17, 2008Did we hear that right? Attorney General John Suthers has teamed up with House speaker Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, to remove key provisions of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights from the state Constitution? More >
Culture of Intimidation at State Capitol?
A Face the State Editorial
February 6, 2008In the aftermath of last week’s shocking resignation by state Rep. Michael Garcia, D-Aurora, due to allegations of sexual misconduct, capitol insiders are now questioning the environment the allowed his behavior to flourish.
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7/4: Don't blame the weapon for gun violence
Gun violence has rocked Denver in recent weeks. The city’s mayor thinks stricter gun laws may be necessary.