Things got ugly Tuesday as a bill sponsor questioned a fellow legislator's parenting skills. Mind you, the moment was made a less shocking given that it was state Rep. Mike Merrifield getting feisty at the mic.
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Follow this topic by RSSRitter asks for 10% cut to department budgets
A Face the State Staff Report
June 25, 2009Gov. Bill Ritter today introduced a plan to close the state's looming $384 million budget shortfall, including digging out from a nearly a quarter-billion dollar hole in the budget year ending Tuesday. At the core of Ritter's proposal is a directive for departments to produce cuts totaling 10 percent of their general fund appropriations.
Vets get boost from new laws
A Face the State Staff Report
June 3, 2009Veterans got a boost Tuesday as Gov. Bill Ritter signed five GOP bills that will improve services for current and retired members of the armed forces and their families.
Merrifield fails to play nice...again!
April 15, 2009Segment 4 - Protesting the federal stimulus package
Opponents of President Barack Obama's nearly $800 billion "stimulus" package gathered at the state capitol Tuesday. FTS brings you audio from state lawmakers who spoke at the event, plus analysis of the ensuing political fallout.
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After days of testimony, still no vote on oil & gas bill
A Face the State Staff Report
February 19, 2009
House Bill 1255, legislation intended to clarify regulations for oil and gas companies, was laid over until at least next week after nearly two days and close to ten hours of testimony from dozens of witnesses.
What may be with May
A Face the State Staff Report
January 7, 2009
After a lobbying scandal rocked the House minority last month, uncertainty looms about a possible leadership election, and House Republicans are left contemplating what their caucus would look like under three very different types of leadership.
Audio: Rep. Frank McNulty on state House GOP leadership
In an interview with FTS Radio, state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, says he expects a leadership election in the GOP caucus sometime this legislative session. Listen to the interview here.
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Segment 2 - Rep. Frank McNulty on the coming legislative session
Rep. Frank McNulty visits with FTS to preview the coming legislative session beginning Jan. 7.
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8:05 update: Frank McNulty on changing suburban districts
State Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, stops by.
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Ritter's budget leaves transportation out to dry
A Face the State Staff Report
November 4, 2008In his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, provided no extra cushion for a significant dip in federal transportation funding. Republicans questioned the move as uncertainty lingers about whether voters will approve today a proposed constitutional amendment that could dramatically increase funding for Colorado's roads.
Ritter gives employees paid vacation day; GOP says move could cost $5 million
A Face the State Staff Report
October 30, 2008
Just a month after issuing a freeze in state hiring to address budget concerns, Gov. Bill Ritter recently authorized a day of administrative leave to state employees, leading Republicans to call the move “reckless.”
GOP heavy hitters throw their support behind 'better roads' amendment
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008
Backers of Amendment 52 announced Wednesday they have the full support of former state Senate President John Andrews, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, his primary opponent Jeff Crank, and the state’s most popular conservative radio host, Mike Rosen.
“I like 52 because it identifies a responsible revenue stream for roads and does so without new taxes,” Andrews said.
Ritter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008
Gov. 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.
Liberal non-profits band together to 'educate' voters
A Face the State Staff Report
September 15, 2008Colorado’s progressive non-profits have formed a coalition called the Colorado C-3 Roundtable and are organizing a series of statewide forums designed to “educate” voters about 11 of the 18 measures under consideration on this November's ballot. Many of the measures' proponents allege, however, that the roundtable is failing to include a balanced view on their efforts.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 7/14 - The initiative scramble
July 14, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about the slew of initiative campaigns scrambling for a place on the November ballot.
Oil Commission Hearing Sees Schwartz's Snowmass "Chalets" v. McNulty's Burbs
A Face the State Staff Report
June 24, 2008Hundreds of people, including several state lawmakers, turned out to Denver's Paramount theater Monday for the the first day of a week-long rulemaking hearing by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. While "balance" and "reasonable" were the buzzwords of the day, the debate quickly heated up on how to craft energy policy that would protect both jobs and the environment.
Lack of Time, Public Support May Mark End for Proposed Ritter Energy Tax Increase
A Face the State Staff Report
June 10, 2008In the aftermath of a poll demonstrating extremely weak public support for a proposed tax increase being pushed by Gov. Bill Ritter, the initiative's backers are now facing additional obstacles to seeing their initiative become law.