Charter Schools Survive Benefield-Proposed Cut
A Face the State Staff Report
April 23, 2008A bipartisan state legislative coalition killed an amendment late Tuesday to this year's School Finance Act that would have taken millions away from the state's charter schools.
Senate Committee Votes To Limit RTD Eminent Domain Powers
A Face the State Staff Report
April 23, 2008Property rights advocates experienced a small victory Tuesday when the state Senate’s Local Government Committee voted to restore a bill to its original form that would prohibit the Regional Transportation District from transferring private property obtained through eminent domain to another private owner for the purpose of any development not directly related to transit improvements and changes.
FTS Interview: Spotlight on Free Speech
A Face the State Staff Report
April 23, 2008In town this week to discuss the state of Free Speech on America’s college campuses, Adam Kissel, director of the individual rights defense program for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, sat down with Face The State for an interview.
Has the Denver Chamber abandoned its small business roots?
A Face the State Staff Report
April 22, 2008While once local chambers of commerce were seen as a voice for free enterprise and small businesses, some Denver business owners are now alleging that they've become an arm for big government and tax increases.
Ritter faces election-law complaint over inaugural fund
A Face the State Staff Report
April 21, 2008A Republican lawmaker today filed a campaign finance complaint against Gov. Bill Ritter's inaugural committee, following revelations last week that company's funds were used to pay for campaign expenses in violation of state elections law.
Foothills parks district violated state electioneering law
A Face the State Staff Report
April 21, 2008A Face The State Investigation has discovered the Foothills Parks and Recreation District broke state campaign law when it urged a "yes" vote on a tax increase question in its Summer program catalog. In a letter to residents from the district's board of directors, voters are urged to "Vote Yes to invest in a healthy community."
Marijuana event draws thousands to Denver's Civic Center Park
A Face the State Staff Report
April 21, 2008In Civic Center Park Sunday, more than 5,000 people came together to call for marijuana legalization. But while the annual event—part party and part protest—has in the past been defined by dozens of arrests, this year’s event saw few, with organizers emphasizing a larger message of freedom.
Time for Tapia to head home?
A Face the State Editorial
April 18, 2008At a Capitol hearing on his alleged ethics violation this week, state Sen. Abel Tapia, D-Pueblo, told his fellow legislators, “We all have ties, particularly if we have lives.” Perhaps true, but for the rest of us, our “ties” don’t result in half-million dollar contracts.
