Follow that story: We last caught up with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, on our weekend radio program that aired June 20. He had filed a petition with the federal bankruptcy court arguing the "prepackaged bankruptcy" of General Motors, as proposed, trampled on states' rights to regulate auto dealerships. Monday, he announced the court sided with him and dozens of attorneys general nationwide in a recent ruling.
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Follow this topic by RSSLegal challenges to CSU's new gun ban
The Board of Governors of Colorado State University voted this week to impose a sweeping gun ban on its to campuses. Pro-gun groups have threatened a legal challenge, but Colorado Attorney General John Suthers thinks the ban will stand in the end.
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John Suthers talks school safety
Following the shooting at Deer Creek Middle School this week, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers addressed a statewide conference on school safety. The state's top prosecutor says schools remain a safe place for kids and that training following the 1999 Columbine tragedy has helped to fortify campuses.
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GOP US Senate field gets crowded; Morgan Carroll's future
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer dishes the latest political gossip with an eye toward 2010. Crested Butte attorney Luke Korkowski makes his U.S. Senate bid official, but will his entry into the already crowded Republican field make any difference? Former state Sen. Tom Wiens files an exploratory committee to do the same.
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A win for states' rights amid 'New GM' boondoggle
July 7, 2009Sole-source contract reporting up, but Amendment 54 hangs in limbo
A Face the State Staff Report
June 29, 2009Despite a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the voter-approved Amendment 54, reporting of no-bid government contracts - a requirement under the disputed law - has increased.
AG John Suthers on the GM bankruptcy, Colorado car dealers
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, has joined with colleagues in dozens of other states to intervene in the General Motors bankruptcy, alleging the process violates states' rights to regulate automobile dealers. Suthers explains his reasoning and the process moving forward.
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Statewide candidates' personal financial disclosures
June 4, 2009While elected officials and candidates are required under Colorado law to file personal financial disclosures with the Secretary of State, that information is not made available online. They are, however, public documents. As such, Face The State is posting this information on the Web as a public service.
State law requires those holding or seeking state office report sources of income as well as certain assets and liabilities. A major reason for requiring such disclosure is to aide the public in identifying potential conflicts of interest.
Dems seek tax increase on cigarettes
A Face the State Staff Report
April 22, 2009
Colorado's House Finance Committee passed a bill Tuesday that could result in what some Republicans are alleging amounts to an unconstitutional tax increase on cigarettes.
Segment 2 - 2010 election begins to take shape
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has the latest on the 2010 statewide election, including announced candidates for Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attorney General. But who will run for Governor? Former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry are odds-on favories, but neither has formally thrown his hat in the ring.
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2009 School Finance Act could hurt taxpayers
FTS Opinion
April 1, 2009A recent Colorado Supreme Court decision upholding a 2007 property tax increase is causing school districts to consider reinstating revenue caps in order to keep property taxes low. The problem is, these districts could end up penalized under this year’s School Finance Act, which was introduced Monday.
3/25: Fiscal restraint in the crosshairs
More talk of tinkering with Colorado's Constitution in the name of budget reform.
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Ritter runs with Republican agenda, again
March 20, 2009For weeks now, state Rep. Scott Tipton, a Cortez Republican, has been working to raise awareness about pollution coming out of the Four Corners Power Plant. He’s done the all the heavy lifting to draw attention to the issue, including the research and media outreach.
Suthers signs on to help combat pollution in Southwest Colorado
March 18, 2009Attorney General John Suthers has joined state Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, in a joint-effort to combat harmful pollution to southern Colorado caused by emissions from Four Corners Power Plant.
Tipton seeks Suthers' help to combat pollution
A Face the State Staff Report
March 12, 2009In a letter sent this week, state Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, pleads with Attorney General John Suthers to intervene regarding concerns over air pollution in southwest Colorado resulting from the Four Corners Power Plant.
Segment 5 - Waiting for the Colorado Supreme Court
At a speech before Denver business leaders this week, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said there was "something strange going on" at the Colorado Supreme Court, as a decision on a high-profile property tax case languishes in limbo.
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Suthers: Something strange afoot at the Supreme Court
A Face the State Staff Report
February 26, 2009
The Colorado Supreme Court has delayed its ruling on a controversial property tax increase for months, and at a Wednesday breakfast speech, Attorney General John Suthers speculated about the reasons for the delay.
Judiciary Committee votes to abolish death penalty
A Face the State Staff Report
February 24, 2009The House Judiciary Committee voted Monday to approve a bill that seeks to abolish the death penalty in Colorado. Money currently used for death penalty cases would instead fund the cold case unit of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Supporters of the legislation claim the move would save taxpayers money while also bringing justice to more victims of violent crimes.
John Suthers, the author?
January 30, 2009John Suthers is a modern day jack of all trades. In addition to serving as Colorado's attorney general, he's also a law professor at the University of Denver and author of the recent book, "No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case".
Eid at Greenberg Traurig...for now
January 29, 2009
While 2009 is less than a month old, it has already been a year of changes for Troy Eid.
Suthers to defend AG seat in 2010
A Face the State Staff Report
January 26, 2009
While political insiders had long speculated that Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, would seek the U.S. Senate seat now held by the newly sworn-in Michael Bennet, Suthers announced today that he will instead seek re-election to his current office in 2010.
Segment 5 - Get ready for the 2010 election
The 2010 ballot is already filling up with candidates for state and federal office. FTS takes a look at the candidates, two of whom announced just this week.
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Who will challenge Salazar in 2010?
A Face the State Staff Report
December 2, 2008
Amid all the gossip and speculation about which Republican is best suited to challenge Gov. Bill Ritter in 2010, another important race has all but fallen by the wayside. Little to no mention has been made of potential Republican challengers to take on U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar that year.
Attorney General's office takes a stand for charter schools
A Face the State Staff Report
November 4, 2008In oral arguments made in a case challenging the state’s authority to create and fund charter schools, the Colorado Solicitor General maintained that charter schools have a constitutional right to exist.
RNC Podcast, 9/4: Palin a hit in Colorado
FTS managing editor Brad Jones reports from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. Colorado Republicans in Minneapolis react to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's remarks Wednesday night.
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Ritter banks on a liberal court
June 20, 2008Gov. Bill Ritter, persistent as ever when it comes to tax increases, is refusing to accept a decision by Denver District Court Judge Christina Habas, who ruled that a mill levy freeze in the 2007 School Finance Act is an unconstitutional tax increase.