Petition mania hits Denver grocery stores

A Face the State Staff Report

Faced with an August 4th deadline now just 27 days away, signature gatherers are taking to Denver streets in a mad dash, crowding area grocery stores and malls looking for registered voters willing to lend their support to any one of at least 11 initiatives currently being circulated.

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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 7/7 - "Citizen Romanoff," Ritter's junket to Spain

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about Rep. Andrew Romanoff's struggles in gaining ballot access, and Gov. Bill Ritter's taxpayer-funded trip to Spain. More >

Political Cartoon for 7/3: The smell of desperation

Face The State Humor

After failing to win support in the General Assembly for a referred measure, Rep. Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, is hitting the streets to collect signatures for a proposal to undo major constitutional taxpayer protections in the name of public education funding.

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Citizen Romanoff hits streets for tax initiative

A Face the State Staff Report

During his last term as Speaker of the House, Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, was one of Colorado's most ardent foes of the petition rights process. Having now served his his last day at the gavel, however, he has announced that he is hitting the streets with petitions, seeking signatures for a proposed ballot initiative.

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FTS Humor: A childhood lesson courtesy of Ritter, Windels and Buescher

Face The State Humor

By Andrew Ripemoff

Then she sat me down and laid down the law. "Andrew, my son. TABOR is now in effect." And I asked her what TABOR meant, and she said, "It means the next time you go to the store, you can only buy the essentials. We’re on a budget, so no more wasteful spending."

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6/11: Spending money they shouldn't have

A judge recently told the state it was illegally collecting increased property taxes. Too bad the money is already being spent! More >

Mesa County House Race Centers on Mill Levy Debate

A Face the State Staff Report

With a Denver district court judge’s recent ruling that a mill levy freeze amounts to an unconstitutional tax increase, Republicans are hoping the decision will bode well for GOP candidates this November who can point to the fact that all Democrat incumbent lawmakers voted in favor of the tax hike. The mill levy freeze is a particularly sensitive issue in Mesa County, where county commissioners signed on as lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

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Political Cartoon for 6/6: No means no

Face The State Humor

"Gentlemen ask first, and Judge Habas has now told Gov. Ritter he needs to ask like one."

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FTS On the Air: A one-term Governor?

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with 600 KCOL's morning team Keith and Gail about the presidential race, Gov. Bill Ritter, eminent domain abuse, and the state's property tax increase. More >

"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/2 - An unconstitutional tax hike

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about a recent court decision finding a Democrat-backed statewide property tax increase to be unconstitutional. More >