In his inaugural address, Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, promised a state government that was open and transparent to the people. But his administration has fallen far short of that goal, as revealed in a Fox 31 TV report Monday. Now, in the aftermath of the State Patrol's refusal to release flight records to Face The State, lawmakers are asking if Ritter will ever live up to his lofty rhetoric.
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Follow this topic by RSSRitter takes GOP's advice to rein in state spending
A Face the State Staff Report
September 26, 2008Just one day after statehouse Republicans called for a freeze in state hiring to prepare for a souring economy, Gov. Bill Ritter announced Thursday that the executive branch would not make any new hires starting Oct. 1.
Rep. Cory Gardner on Amendment 52
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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. More >
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 7/14 - The initiative scramble
July 14, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about the slew of initiative campaigns scrambling for a place on the November ballot.
GOP goes on offensive regarding $4 gas
A Face the State Staff Report
June 23, 2008As gas prices reach an all-time high in Colorado — with the average price hitting $4 a gallon for the first time Thursday — local Republicans are charging that Democrats controlling state government are to blame in part due to their continued alienation of the energy industry.
Lack of Time, Public Support May Mark End for Proposed Ritter Energy Tax Increase
A Face the State Staff Report
June 10, 2008In the aftermath of a poll demonstrating extremely weak public support for a proposed tax increase being pushed by Gov. Bill Ritter, the initiative's backers are now facing additional obstacles to seeing their initiative become law.
Poll Shows Ritter's Severance Tax Hike on Life Support
June 9, 2008Face The State has learned that a proposed ballot initiative being pushed by Gov. Bill Ritter is suffering from a critical lack of public support.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 5/12 - Legislative Superlatives
May 12, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about FTS' 2008 list of "Legislative Superlatives," unveiled last week.
Legislative Superlatives 2008
FTS Opinion
May 7, 2008Gosh, 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?
REP. RIESBERG: “My Property Taxes Are Too Low”
A Face the State Staff Report
April 30, 2007A Democrat state lawmaker justified his support for raising most Coloradans’ property taxes by claiming that his own property tax bill is too low.
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10/6: Hasan gets a boost in HD 56
Would you believe it? The Vail Daily – Yes, in Vail, Colorado – just endorsed a Republican for state House.