What may be with May

A Face the State Staff Report

After a lobbying scandal rocked the House minority last month, uncertainty looms about a possible leadership election, and House Republicans are left contemplating what their caucus would look like under three very different types of leadership.

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Audio: Rep. Frank McNulty on state House GOP leadership

In an interview with FTS Radio, state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, says he expects a leadership election in the GOP caucus sometime this legislative session. Listen to the interview here.

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Segment 2 - Rep. Frank McNulty on the coming legislative session

Rep. Frank McNulty visits with FTS to preview the coming legislative session beginning Jan. 7.

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"As first reported here by RMR blogger Heston's Ghost, Rep. Mike May will be stepping down from his office soon. The House Republicans will have to choose a new minority leader soon to replace May and their choice will have major implications for the future of the party. Here are some likely candidates, ranked in order of likelihood of success in their potential bids..."

8:05 update: Frank McNulty on changing suburban districts

State Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, stops by.

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Ritter's budget leaves transportation out to dry

A Face the State Staff Report

In his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, provided no extra cushion for a significant dip in federal transportation funding. Republicans questioned the move as uncertainty lingers about whether voters will approve today a proposed constitutional amendment that could dramatically increase funding for Colorado's roads.

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Ritter gives employees paid vacation day; GOP says move could cost $5 million

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Just a month after issuing a freeze in state hiring to address budget concerns, Gov. Bill Ritter recently authorized a day of administrative leave to state employees, leading Republicans to call the move “reckless.”

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GOP heavy hitters throw their support behind 'better roads' amendment

A Face the State Staff Report

Backers of Amendment 52 announced Wednesday they have the full support of former state Senate President John Andrews, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, his primary opponent Jeff Crank, and the state’s most popular conservative radio host, Mike Rosen.

“I like 52 because it identifies a responsible revenue stream for roads and does so without new taxes,” Andrews said.

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Ritter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'

A Face the State Staff Report

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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Liberal non-profits band together to 'educate' voters

A Face the State Staff Report

Colorado’s progressive non-profits have formed a coalition called the Colorado C-3 Roundtable and are organizing a series of statewide forums designed to “educate” voters about 11 of the 18 measures under consideration on this November's ballot. Many of the measures' proponents allege, however, that the roundtable is failing to include a balanced view on their efforts.

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