Coming on the heels of a district court ruling that condemned Gov. Bill Ritter's mill levy tax "freeze" as an unconstitutional tax increase, taxpayer crusader and Independence Institute President Jon Caldara is clinking champagne glasses once again this week after surpassing a major milestone in his latest effort.
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A Face the State Staff Report
August 19, 2008Campaign managers and consultants move over and make way. The most important weapon in today's political arsenal is a campaign's attorney. Lawsuits are the latest device employed by the left to take on conservative and libertarian candidates and causes. Mark Grueskin, a favorite litigator among Democrat activists, is leading the charge.
The week in Colorado news: More trouble at RTD, Colorado gone "purple," and Ritter's record
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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 the trouble with RTD's FasTracks initiative, Colorado's changing political demographics, and Floyd Ciruli's take on Gov. Bill Ritter's first year and a half in office. More >
A Second Victory For Caldara
July 17, 2008Petition mania hits Denver grocery stores
A Face the State Staff Report
July 8, 2008Faced with an August 4th deadline now just 27 days away, signature gatherers are taking to Denver streets in a mad dash, crowding area grocery stores and malls looking for registered voters willing to lend their support to any one of at least 11 initiatives currently being circulated.
If you want to meet a good looking libertarian or conservative...
July 7, 2008Okay. Now that we have your attention, a quick head's up on two great opportunities to learn more about Center-Right philosophies and movements in Colorado. You may meet some good looking people in the process. Just make sure to invite us to the wedding.
Dudley Brown: "Guns Up" Approach to Political Advocacy
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2008Colorado’s political activists come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their budgets. Millionaire Democrats Tim Gill and Pat Stryker regularly see their political tactics grace the front pages, and they have become famous for pumping unprecedented cash into state legislative races. But there is another kind of activist in Colorado attempting to turn the political wheels. He operates on a shoestring budget, and his fellow Republicans have called his methodology controversial, uncompromising and on a bad day, damaging to conservative causes.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/30 - Ritter's TV and radio ads, gun rights
June 30, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about gun rights and Gov. Bill Ritter's use of a state "slush fund" to promote his environmental agenda.
Slideshow: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party
June 29, 2008Face The State was on the scene for the Independence Institute's annual Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party, held Saturday at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club. If you missed this year's event - or would like to re-live it, here's a slideshow of this year's festivities.
Ritter's arrogance, undeterred
A Face the State Editorial
June 2, 2008Give credit where credit is due. Gov. Bill Ritter is gutsy these days. Even after having a controversial tax increase he championed slapped down in district court as unconstitutional, he remains undeterred. The Governor will use your tax dollars to backfill his endless promises to taxpayers.
Court rules state property tax increase is unconstitutional
A Face the State Staff Report
May 30, 2008In a ruling announced Friday afternoon, a Denver District Court Judge has ruled the state acted unconstitutionally when it failed to ask voters' permission to raise property tax rates in the vast majority of Colorado's school districts.
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8/29: Funding roads without higher taxes
Colorado can dedicate money to our roads and highways, all without a tax increase. Three state legislators are pushing a citizen’s initiative to do just that.