As news comes from the Capitol that a sexual harassment complaint against state Rep. Douglas Bruce, R-Colorado Springs, has been dropped, we've got to wonder. Could there be something wrong with Capitol policies or leadership that allow one person to smear another's through the mud, and then even with evidence suggests exoneration, none is provided?
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9/29: Doug Bruce is right this time
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Our favorite ex-state legislator is at it again. And no, Doug Bruce didn’t kick another photographer. More >
Ref O benefits from support of heavy hitters
A Face the State Staff Report
September 3, 2008Dozens of state organizations and elected officials have endorsed Referendum O, a measure that proposes to transform Colorado's ballot initiative process.
The week in Colorado news: Coffman wins and loses at the same time, Broomfield "nuisance" laws
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Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a recap of winners and losers in this week's party primaries. More >
Primary candidates' election-day routines run the gamut
A Face the State Staff Report
August 12, 2008Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the outcome of Colorado's most competitive primaries, with excitement extending far beyond closely contested match-ups in the state's 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts. Local state House and Senate races also buzzed with activity, with last minute strategies appearing as diverse as the candidates themselves.
Process for capitol sex allegations in need of tweaking?
July 21, 2008Election 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.
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.
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?
All Together Now...Let's All Ignore Bruce!
April 24, 2008In the aftermath of state Rep. Douglas Bruce's latest antics, the state's legislative leadership is finally starting to get it. Instead of giving Bruce attention, his House and Senate colleagues should ignore him.
Political Cartoon for Jan. 21: Bruce "Taps" the Vote
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January 21, 2008Political Cartoon for Jan. 21: Bruce "Taps" the Vote
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