Illegal Tobacco Sales To Colo. Youth On The Increase
It hardly mattered to Danielle Anders that all Colorado schools are, by law, tobacco-free zones, and have been since 1994. She’d been smoking since she was 11 years old, and she knew where to go on campus to puff in peace.
Dan Maes: ‘Not Going Anywhere’
Maes spoke to the media for the first time yesterday after being summoned to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Republican Governors Association.
Colo. Governor Candidates Debate Taxes, Immigration
Democrat John Hickenlooper separated himself from his two conservative opponents, while Republican Dan Maes and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo found themselves agreeing with each other more on the issues than they disagreed.
Hear It Now: Tax Activists Cry Foul Over Blue Book
The backers of three anti-tax ballot initiatives accused the Legislature's staff of bias Wednesday over the official information book that voters will receive in the mail.
Rep. McKinley To Face Penalty — Confidentially — For Sexual Harassment
Colorado Rep. Wes McKinley has been ordered to complete private sexual harassment classes after an investigation concluded that the well-known Walsh lawmaker made unwanted sexual advances toward a female lobbyist and "created an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment," according to a confidential letter from House leadership.
Statesman Reports Maes Could Leave Race By Tuesday
Names of possible replacements again are circulating.
March Planned Today For Man Who Died In Denver Jail
The non-violent march is starting today at 4:30 p.m. at 14th and Bannock St. and will end at the Justice Center.
Buck, Norton Make First Joint Appearance Since Primary
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Buck held a unity rally of sorts yesterday with his former opponent, Jane Norton.
Political Rivals Seek Alliance Against Three Ballot Initiatives
24 May 2010
Colorado's business and political leaders are searching for ways to mend fences and join forces after a divisive legislative session.
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HB10-1217: Measure to Delay Trinidad Nursing Home Sale Killed
07 May 2010
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 5-2 to kill HB1217, sponsored by Rep. Wes McKinley, D-Walsh, and Sen. Ken Kester, R-Las Animas.
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Commentary: HB 1017 Is Pro-Economic Development, Pro-Free Market, Pro-Local Control
13 April 2010
Rent control ordinances have been illegal in Colorado, and rightly so, since 1981. That is not about to change. But you wouldn’t know it from listening to the powerful coalition determined to kill House Bill 1017.
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Commentary On HB10-1017: Colorado Should Not Look To Rent Control
24 February 2010
Setting price controls through rent has reduced supply and private investment in affordable housing. It also has a negative effect on school funding. Rent control lowers property values, which in turn lowers taxes received by the state to fund schools.
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SB10-001: Gov. Ritter Signs Bipartisan PERA Reform Bill Into Law
23 February 2010
Gov. Bill Ritter today signed Senate Bill 10-001, bipartisan legislation that reforms Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association pension fund for nearly 450,000 public employees and retirees statewide.
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SB10-155: Bill Requires Fair Gift Card Practices
18 February 2010
Today, the Senate Business, Labor and Technology committee passed Sen. Lois Tochtrop’s (D- Thornton) bill to protect Coloradans from losing money on gift cards. The bill, SB155, will prohibit businesses that issue gift cards from charging hidden fees and will prevent deceptive trade practices.
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Senators get smart on art
18 February 2010
The Senate Business Labor and Technology Committee unanimously passed two bills which will improve economic development in Colorado’s creative industries, such as photography, film, fashion, commercial design, advertising and visual and performing arts.
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Democrats stifle attempt to chip away at loathed business tax
18 February 2010
For the second year in a row Sen. Mark Scheffel championed the fight to eliminate Colorado’s business personal property tax — the bane of existence for many of the state’s businesses, ColoradoSenateNews.com reports. “This tax is probably one of the most onerous that businesses in Colorado have to pay,” Scheffel said. “Re-evaluating it would give [...]
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Democrats Cut $475 M from State Budget to Keep it Balanced
18 February 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 17, 2010 For more information: Katie Reinisch COLORADO HOUSE MAJORITY STATE CAPITOL Democrats Cut $475 M from State Budget to Keep it Balanced It’s about Fair Share and Fiscal Responsibility DENVER – House Democrats continue to fight for a more efficient government and a balanced budget. Today the House approved 32 [...]
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Blueprint for a Leaner Government blocked by ruling Democrats
18 February 2010
The last time a full sweep of state government programs and processes was done in Colorado it was 1964. An attempt by one lawmaker to remedy that was shot down by a Democrat controlled committee Wednesday afternoon.
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