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The week's news: Term limit pro/con; FoCo over-regulation

FTS managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin recap stories from the week in Colorado news. Should county commissioners be able to extend term limits to stay in office? And is a proposed new ordinance regarding animal care overkill for Fort Collins?

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Segment 1 - The week's news: Durango's 'bridge to nowhere,' Ritter confused on energy

Managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin take a look at a few stories from the week in Colorado news. Does Colorado have its own "bridge to nowhere" outside Durango? Is Gov. Bill Ritter doing an about-face on energy taxes, or is he just confused? And does Fort Collins really need another tax increase for public transit?

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Segment 1 - Corporate welfare for Fort Collins breweries?

FTS managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin review some stories you may have missed this week, including a proposal for big government assistance toward creating a "beer triangle" in Fort Collins. Plus, freshman U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey fortifies her campaign coffers to defend her seat in 2010.

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"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 3/30/09

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with Amy Oliver, talk show host with 1310 KFKA in Greeley, for a review of recent stories on FaceTheState.com.

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Segment 3 - Andrew Boucher on Fort Collins' '3 unrelated' ordinance

Andrew Boucher, running for city council in Fort Collins, has made a campaign issue of the city's "3 unrelated" ordinance, which drives up rents and limits housing access by prohibiting more than 3 unrelated persons to occupy a housing unit together. (Note: FTS called Boucher's opponent, incumbent Kelly Ohlson, for comment, but received no response.)

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Boucher to challenge Ohlson for Ft. Collins seat

February 23, 2009

Using the popular social networking site Facebook, GOP political consultant Andrew Boucher announced Friday that he is running for the Fort Collins City Council.

2/23: Big labor wants your fire and police departments

Big labor wants your fire and police departments. And you won't get a say in the matter.

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10/24: More feel-good enviro spending

Families struggle to make ends meet, but government is spending millions on flashy new...traffic lights?

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8/1: Pipe dreams in Fort Collins

Is Fort Collins becoming the new Boulder? You might think so after hearing this next story.

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We're Number 2!

July 15, 2008

It's official - Money magazine says Fort Collins is the second best place to live in America. Some municipal cheerleaders are quick to credit fringe amenities like the "bike library," but economic opportunity is far more important.

Here We Go Again: "Nuisance" Ordinances

July 8, 2008

Andrew Boucher deconstructs a litany of new rules and restrictions for rental properties in the City of Fort Collins, including "insect screens from April 1 to Nov. 1, minimum heating capability of 65 degrees, emergency escape and rescue windows," according to the Coloradoan. He writes, "What about in older houses where getting one room up to 65 degrees requires the rest of the house to be set at 80? What about unused rooms? What about the energy costs?" Good question.

"Third Strike" For Ft. Collins Unions

A Face the State Staff Report

June 11, 2008

The City Clerk is reporting that Fort Collins voters yesterday struck down a collective bargaining proposal by a margin of nearly three-to-one. The results from Monday's special election mark the third time in the last five years that unions have failed in their electoral efforts to unionize public workers here.

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