In light of a controversial Colorado Supreme Court decision that upheld a property tax increase billed by liberals as good for schools, it is truly amazing how fast Democrats have changed their tune about school funding.
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Law would return emissions test to Weld, Larimer counties
A Face the State Staff Report
May 27, 2009Pending Gov. Bill Ritter's signature, Larimer and Weld county residents will once again be subject to vehicle emissions testing under Senate Bill 3, passed this spring. Several county commissioners fought against the return of testing regulations and fees, but officials with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment say it is time for drivers in the northern front range to own up to their share of emissions and ozone production.
The nanny strikes again
April 8, 2009That ever-present nanny who lurks around the Capitol just waiting to take away personal liberties has struck again! This time, the nanny is one step closer to taking away your right to use your cell phone while driving.
Harvey questions Hudak's $50 lunches
Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, has taken up the cause of spending transparency this session with a bill requiring school districts to post their check registers online in searchable format. The Senate Education Committee recently gave approval to the measure, but in its altered version, such disclosure would become optional.
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'Transparency' the stuff of spin in 2009
FTS Opinion
February 2, 2009Democrats are paying a lot of lip service to the issue of transparency at the Capitol this year, both in Colorado and Washington D.C., but they are failing to deliver on their rhetoric.
Bacon's crusade against onanism yields interesting results
January 29, 2009It's been nearly a year since Sen. Bob Bacon, D-Fort Collins, took his crusade against onanism to the state Capitol.
Third time's the charm to 'Make My Day'?
A Face the State Staff Report
January 28, 2009For the third year in a row, Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, and Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, are sponsoring a bill that would give employees and business owners the right to defend themselves, their property, and their fellow employees from intruders without fear of prosecution.
Despite down economy, lawmakers propose new time off mandate
A Face the State Staff Report
January 21, 2009HB 1057 would allow an employee of a business employing 10 or more people to take unpaid leave for parent-teacher conferences or other academic activities up to six hours per month and 40 hours in an academic year.
Groff, Carroll selections give hope to school choice supporters
A Face the State Staff Report
November 11, 2008
This year's newly minted state House and Senate Democrat leaders have given school choice supporters a reason to be cautiously optimistic, as the two men slated to lead their respective chambers have often split with their union-backed party to support school choice.
Slideshow: Colorado Dems after dark
August 27, 2008
Face The State hit the streets Tuesday night in Denver's crowded Lower Downtown, where we spotted our fair share of Colorado Democrats living it up. Below the fold, view our slideshow including a surprised Sen. Bob Bacon ("How did you know I'm a Senator?"), a camera-shy Sen. Dan Gibbs outside the Democratic Leadership Council bash, and the "Obama Girl" stretching out her 15 minutes of fame.
Larimer County GOP Banks on Labor Fatigue
A Face the State Staff Report
August 4, 2008Former Fort Collins Mayor Ray Martinez, a Republican, predicts that recent public backlash against unionization with play well for area Republicans this November.
Court decision kills hope for real campaign finance reform
FTS Opinion
May 28, 2008What is illegal coordination under Colorado’s tough campaign finance laws? It all depends on what the meaning of the word “is” is. At least if you sit on the Colorado Supreme Court. In its own Bill Clinton moment this month, a majority of the court’s justices resorted to a deeply political and morally bankrupt decision.
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.
Election Preview: Top State Senate races to watch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 13, 2008With the 2008 state legislative session now heading for its place in the history books, Colorado heads full force toward election season. At Face The State, we will be providing an up-to-the minute analysis of the hottest races you'll want to be watching. You'll get the chance to know the players, how much cash they have on hand, and how they stack up against their opposition.
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?
5/6: Wrong priorities at the legislature
Even though the legislative session comes to a close this week, lawmakers are still introducing bills – do we really need all this new law?
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"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.
Bacon's Essential Crusade Against Onanism
April 24, 2008Attention all perverts and exhibitionists: Public acts of masturbation are about to become illegal. Oh, wait. But aren't they already?