While Democrats in the state legislature voted against a bill Tuesday that sought to help implement a statewide database of sole-source government contracts, a local Democrat is bucking the trend of his party by calling for more transparency and competition.
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February 4, 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?
4/9: Rep. Middleton plays hooky from the legislature
Why did freshman legislator Rep. Karen Middleton, D-Aurora, miss out on the most important week of the session?
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Middleton Back From Vacation After Missing Key Budget Vote
A Face the State Staff Report
April 1, 2008Fresh off her Mexican vacation, state Rep. Karen Middleton, D-Aurora, returned to the state Capitol Monday, defending her absence during a key vote on the state's budget bill last week.
Where in the world is Karen Middleton?
March 26, 2008During one of the most important weeks of the legislative session, the Colorado state House’s most junior member is vacationing on a beach in Puerto Vallarta with her family for Spring Break, according to her husband, Larry Beer’s, status on the Facebook social-networking site
FTS Humor: Holy Prime Rib Batman!
Face The State Humor
February 28, 2008By Andrew Ripemoff
So I got this really sweet Batman t-shirt the other day. I guess, technically, I can’t say I OWN it. But I DID pay for it. So did you.