Voters overwhelmingly support Colorado Civil Rights Initiative
A Face the State Staff Report
June 27, 2008A November ballot initiative that would rein in preferential treatment based on race, sex, or ethnicity by public entities got a significant boost from some unexpected poll results.
FTS Humor: An insider's look at capitol bathroom politics
Face The State Humor
June 26, 2008I don’t want to get too graphic here, but I was using the men's room at the state Capitol the other day, just sitting there doing my business, when all of a sudden, I looked up and saw state Senator Jennifer Veiga staring down at me from over the stall.
Tiny Edgewater takes big step for property rights
A Face the State Staff Report
June 26, 2008On the heels of a controversial Colorado Supreme Court decision allowing for aggressive eminent domain powers by municipal governments, one city is enhancing property rights protections through a comprehensive review of its Home Rule Charter.
GOP lawmakers allege deliberate budget miscalculations
A Face the State Staff Report
June 25, 2008House GOP leaders are calling for an investigation into possible abuses by state budget officials, alleging deliberate efforts to miscalculate the fiscal impact of proposed laws.
GOP goes on offensive regarding $4 gas
A Face the State Staff Report
June 23, 2008As gas prices reach an all-time high in Colorado — with the average price hitting $4 a gallon for the first time Thursday — local Republicans are charging that Democrats controlling state government are to blame in part due to their continued alienation of the energy industry.