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Follow this topic by RSSRitter proposes cuts to water projects
A Face the State Staff Report
January 19, 2009
Amid a $604 million budget shortfall, Gov. Bill Ritter is proposing cuts that include slashing $30 million in funding for state water projects.
Legislators proclaim transportation top priority for 2009
A Face the State Staff Report
November 12, 2008After the 2008 legislative session failed to yield a solid strategy for addressing Colorado's crumbling roads and highways, a number of legislators are offering their own solutions for the state's transportation woes.
9:05 update: Cory Gardner on rural voters, Amendment 52
FTS checks in with state Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma.
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Ritter's budget leaves transportation out to dry
A Face the State Staff Report
November 4, 2008In 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.
10/23: A political leave of absence
Should government employees be allowed to take leaves of absence to play politics?
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Initiative campaigns' final pitch for your vote
A Face the State Staff Report
October 21, 2008Mail-in ballots have been trickling back to County Clerks' offices, and early voting began Monday with record turnout. Face the State gave each of 10 remaining ballot initiatives the opportunity to write a short column explaining why voters should support or oppose each measure.
DNR faces questions over possible conflict of interest
A Face the State Staff Report
October 17, 2008A lobbyist for the state's Department of Natural Resources has formally stepped down from her position to head up the campaign opposing Amendment 52, a proposed ballot initiative that if passed, could bring direct fiscal changes to the agency.
GOP heavy hitters throw their support behind 'better roads' amendment
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008
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.
8/29: Funding roads without higher taxes
Colorado can dedicate money to our roads and highways, all without a tax increase. Three state legislators are pushing a citizen’s initiative to do just that.
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Rep. Cory Gardner on Amendment 52
Guest-hosting on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, Face The State's Brad Jones speaks with State Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, about Amendment 52, which would increase state money dedicated to highway maintenance.
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