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Schaffer proposes seven "Lincoln-Douglas style" debates with Udall

bradj — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:20:41 -0600

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer has challenged his Democrat opponent, U.S. Rep. Mark Udall, to a series of seven "Lincoln-Douglas style" debates in each of Colorado's seven congressional districts.

FTS on the air: Millions in public debt, but no public vote

bradj — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:21:26 -0600

According to documents uncovered by Fox 31 reporter Leland Vittert, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper is seeking millions in new debt to build a homeless shelter, but voters won't have a say in the matter.

A "sex strike" for the troops

bradj — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:26:03 -0600

At a Wednesday Title Setting Board meeting at the Colorado Secretary of State's office, one Colorado man had sex on his mind. But not in a way you might think.

Borodkin Attacks Fellow Dem's Lobbyist Ties In Battle To Replace Gordon

bradj — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:16:20 -0600

State Rep. Alice Borodkin, D-Denver, is making a bid for Sen. Ken Gordon’s Senate seat this November and has taken the unusual step of writing her primary opponent and fellow Democrat, Joyce Foster, a personal letter.

5/9: Don't raise the severance tax

bradj — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:04:18 -0600

Whether liberals like it or not, the oil and gas industry is one of the biggest economic drivers in the state.

FTS Humor: When Democrats give you lemons...

bradj — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:41:04 -0600

By Andrew Ripemoff

For today’s economic lesson, we’ll use an analogy.

5/8: Goodbye to Lakewood's grocery tax

bradj — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:17:59 -0600

As strange as it sounds, one Colorado city is doing what many thought could never be done – they’re ditching a sales tax.

Jeffco voters reject 40 percent increase in property tax rate

bradj — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:38:28 -0600

For the second time in two years, residents of the Foothills Parks and Recreation District have said "no thanks" to a nearly 40 percent increase in the district's property tax rate.

5/7: Gordon vs. Vietnam Vets

bradj — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:13:03 -0600

With all the important work before our state’s lawmakers, it’s a Senator’s remark about the Vietnam War that’s been making headlines at the capitol.

Legislative Superlatives 2008

bradj — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:33:36 -0600

Gosh, did the year really go by that fast? We've had such an awesome time working together on the Face The State High School yearbook committee. Our advisors from the CSU and CU student newspapers really helped keep things in good taste. (Thanks, guys!) Congratulations to the winners in this year's list of superlatives. See you next session and have a great summer vacation, okay?