Ever a curious bunch over here at Face The State, we took notice when Colorado WINS, a union coalition, announced festivities to kick off its latest effort and elect new leadership this weekend in Denver. When we asked to attend, our request was declined.
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Colorado’s state employees union had a big convention on Saturday. I’d love to tell you about it, but the press wasn’t allowed. More >
Ritter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, has proclaimed October as “Energy Awareness Month,” offering Coloradans advice on how to conserve energy around the home. Detractors say such suggestions are short-sighted and accuse Ritter of stalling energy development in Colorado.
Unions make business community an offer it can't refuse
A Face the State Staff Report
October 3, 2008Union bosses struck a deal with members of the business community Thursday, agreeing to pull four measures from the ballot in an act some liken to extortion.
All inclusive union organization holds an exclusive convention
October 1, 2008Democracy Alliance memo details Dem plan to "educate the idiots" and target minorities
A Face the State Staff Report
October 1, 2008
In a confidential internal memorandum obtained by Face The State, the Colorado Democracy Alliance outlines a roster of "operatives" who worked for Democratic victory in the 2006 general election. The document outlines specific tasks for various members of the state's liberal infrastructure, including a campaign to "educate the idiots," assigned to the state's AFL-CIO union. Among the operation's intended targets: "minorities, GED's, drop-outs."
GOP calls out Dems on lack of economic plan
A Face the State Staff Report
September 30, 2008At a Monday morning gathering at the state Capitol, Republican lawmakers offered their plan for fixing the economy and admonished Gov. Bill Ritter and his Democrat allies for their lack of leadership.
A good week for Amendment 49
September 30, 2008Jon Caldara is used to being the underdog. It's where he's at his best.
And while his Amendment 49 has suffered from a lack of financial support in a crowded ballot year, Caldara has managed to gain incredible support from Colorado's always finicky media establishment. With ballots shipped out in a matter of days, the timing couldn't be better.
Ritter admits breaking law with anti-Amendment 46 advocacy
A Face the State Staff Report
September 30, 2008At a press conference on the West Steps of the Capitol Monday, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, announced his formal opposition to the Colorado Civil Rights Initiative, which will appear as Amendment 46 on this November's ballot.
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10/7: A very secretive union
Colorado’s state employees union had a big convention on Saturday. I’d love to tell you about it, but the press wasn’t allowed.