While the state House has voted to take a four day recess later this month, the Senate voted to shoot down the idea. That is until House Majority Leader Paul Weissmann, D-Louisville, stormed into the upper chamber Wednesday in an effort to make Senators think twice.
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Following Gov. Bill Ritter's surprise announcement this week he will not continue to seek re-election, Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement nominee. Will there be a primary, or can party leaders coalesce around a "consensus candidate"?
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Monday budget forecast could determine need for special session
A Face the State Staff Report
June 18, 2009When lawmakers finished this year's legislative session May 6, discussions immediately began on whether the General Assembly would be called back into session to deal with worsening revenue, forcing deeper state budget cuts. Updated financial forecasts are due on Monday and lawmakers are expecting to hear shortly thereafter if they will called back to work this summer.
FTS Humor: The Buck Stops Here...Sort of
Face The State Humor
June 13, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
As any experienced political campaign strategist will tell you, every time an anonymous person defends their candidate by posting in the comments section of a political blog, it immediately translates into an 5-7% jump in the polls.
Segments 2 and 3 - The General Assembly's sprint to the finish line
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer recaps the final weeks of the Colorado legislature's first regular session in 2009. Listen for audio from House Speaker Terrance Carroll, House majority leader Paul Weissmann, minority leader Rep. Mike May, Rep. Amy Stephens, Senate minority leader Josh Penry, and Sen. Al White.
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FTS Humor: B.S.
Face The State Humor
April 17, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
Today we’ll recap the past week’s statehouse budget drama in a summary we’ll just call: "How to make up an $300 million budget shortfall by taxing bull semen."
Humor Column: The Peter Groff Happy Hour Special
Face The State Humor
March 16, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
The good news is that the legislature is halfway done with its work. The bad news is that there are still more than 50 days for lawmakers to brainstorm ways to boss you around. Hold on to your wallet as we review the first half. Drumroll please...
Judiciary Committee votes to abolish death penalty
A Face the State Staff Report
February 24, 2009The House Judiciary Committee voted Monday to approve a bill that seeks to abolish the death penalty in Colorado. Money currently used for death penalty cases would instead fund the cold case unit of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Supporters of the legislation claim the move would save taxpayers money while also bringing justice to more victims of violent crimes.
Weissmann needs a vaca...bad!
February 13, 2009Mid-session recess splits urban and rural lawmakers
A Face the State Staff Report
February 9, 2009In a nearly unanimous vote Thursday, the House adopted a resolution supporting a four-day recess that also urges legislators to forgo their per diem compensation during the break. Rep. Paul Weissman, D-Longmont, sponsored the resolution and presented it as a way for legislators to go home and work with constituents. Rural legislators, meanwhile, expressed concerns about personal finances.
If students protest and no one sees it, did they ever protest at all?
October 23, 2008
Generally speaking, student groups tend to be a small and disorganized bunch. Every once in a while, they are able to make a splash, but that’s only when they aren’t flaking on their events or canceling at the last minute.