Segments 4 and 5 - COGA's John Swartout on new drilling rules

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with John Swartout, government affairs director for the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, about the state's new regulations for energy development.

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Rep. Judd: 'How could anyone even notice' an energy tax hike?

A Face the State Staff Report

December 18, 2008

State Rep. Joel Judd wants to give his constituents a peek into the life of a Colorado lawmaker. Subscribers to his e-mail list recently received a detailed retelling of the Denver Democrat's attendance at a seminar sponsored by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, after which he questioned the economic model of Colorado's largest industry.

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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.

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Rep. Gwyn Green to Oil & Gas Industry: I Won't Party with You

A Face the State Staff Report

July 9, 2008

Rep. Gwyn Green, D-Lakewood, has a message for Colorado's oil and gas industry: "Don't expect me to come to your party."

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