Democrats delayed a debate this morning over Senate Bill 170, legislation seeking to allow in-state college tuition for illegal immigrants. The delay was for Sen. Jennifer Veiga, D-Denver, who was having car trouble.
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Follow this topic by RSSLobbyist Steadman prevails In election to succeed Veiga
May 21, 2009By Don Knox
State Bill Colorado
DENVER – Longtime lobbyist Patrick Steadman won a vacancy election Wednesday night to succeed Sen. Jennifer Veiga, who recently resigned her Denver seat to move to Australia. Steadman was selected after three rounds of balloting exposed the divided district’s split between Denver and Adams counties.
9 vie for Jennifer Veiga’s Seat in Colorado Senate
May 18, 2009By Don Knox
State Bill Colorado
DENVER – At least nine people will vie Wednesday night in a Democratic party vacancy committee election to succeed Jennifer Veiga in the state Senate representing District 31. The district includes south and central Denver, including downtown, as well as portions of Arvada and Westmister.
Dems rush, then stall on tuition bill
April 6, 20097-11 franchisees march to capitol in rally to eliminate 3.2 beer
March 11, 2009
Dozens of 7-11 employees and franchisees gathered outside one of the chain's convenience stores on the corner of Colfax and Ogden Wednesday morning for a rally against 3.2 beer and a march to the Capitol. The store owners are part of a battle over legislation to eliminate 3.2 beer sales in Colorado.
Still free to choose! (Paper or plastic, that is)
February 25, 2009
After Democrats have said yes to nearly every nannyist piece of legislation introduced this session, it was refreshing to see a handful of them standing in opposition to a bill that would prohibit grocery stores and big box retailers from distributing plastic bags.
Hormonal high schoolers take to the streets in the name of politics
February 12, 2009Oh, to be 16 again.
From a very young age, our parents and teachers and Disney movies tell us that one person truly can make a difference. While we agree with this sentiment and believe it should continue to be promoted, we can’t help but wonder: when did experience stop mattering? Seriously, when?
2/2: Taxing plastic bags
Say goodbye to plastic bags at the grocery store. No, I'm not kidding.
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FTS Humor: A Raucous Caucus
Face The State Humor
January 30, 2009WEDNESDAY 9:47 AM
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE/SENATE CAUCUS
House Speaker Terrance Carroll leads a free-flowing discussion with fellow Democrats and gubernatorial staff on this sessions’ legislative priorities.
GOP gets buzzed over 3.2 beer
January 15, 2009In coming weeks, a duo of state legislators, including Sen. Jennifer Veiga, D-Denver, and Rep. Buffie McFadyen, D-Pueblo, will introduce a bill to eliminate 3.2 beer sales, meaning all local grocery and convenience stores with 3.2 beer licenses will see them converted to allow full-strength sales. Grocery and convenience stores lobbying for the bill are labeling it a free market measure, but some Republicans are claiming the free market doesn't apply in this case.
FTS Humor: The mourning after
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November 6, 2008By Andrew Ripemoff
As we lick our wounds today, we libertarian-minded conservatives recognize the overwhelming global celebration of joy accompanying the election of Barack Obama. And whether we want to admit it or not, it was a truly historic landslide. From young to old, black to white, it seems EVERYONE went into that voting booth unified and ready to anoint the Chosen One.
FTS Weekend Edition, 10/18
On this week's Face The State Weekend Edition: A look at Gov. Ritter's impact on Colorado politics, liberal non-profits revealed, and a closer look at political advertising. Plus, FTS writer Rachel Boxer on labor unions' legislative priorities.
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Election battle could set stage for more aggressive labor lobby in 2009
A Face the State Staff Report
October 15, 2008Colorado’s Labor Peace Act has created a kind of harmony between organized labor and business owners for the past 65 years, but recent political maneuvers by business leaders and union activists threaten to dismantle the old law.
FTS Humor: An insider's look at capitol bathroom politics
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June 26, 2008I don’t want to get too graphic here, but I was using the men's room at the state Capitol the other day, just sitting there doing my business, when all of a sudden, I looked up and saw state Senator Jennifer Veiga staring down at me from over the stall.
Election Preview: The State Senate's "safer" seats
A Face the State Staff Report
May 14, 2008Face The State evaluates nine State Senate races that will help determine the balance of power in the Colorado General Assembly in 2009.
"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?