Say it isn't so. State Sen. Shawn Mitchell had his secret after-hours security code revoked by Capitol police after they learned he had given it to members of a class he was teaching. But who needs a code when the system is already so broken that anyone can get in?
COLORADO'S FRONTPAGE
Face the State
Content Index: Shawn Mitchell
Follow this topic by RSSRelated Topics: House District 33
Segment 1 - The week's news: Nudity a first amendment right?
FTS managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin take a look at the week that was in Colorado News. Is public nudity a First Amendment right? Should CU force freshmen to join the school's alumni association? And who cares if state Sen. Shawn Mitchell gives out his capitol security code when capitol security is laughable?
Play audio - 10:23 minutes
More >
Security Breach! Security Breach!
May 19, 2009'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 5/4/09 - CoDA is hiring, and SB 291 targets taxpayers
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver for a weekly update on state politics. As the legislative session draws to a close this week, all eyes are on contentious bills like SB 291, which penalizes school districts seeking to "re-Bruce" after a recent Supreme Court ruling. Also, the Colorado Democracy Alliance is hiring - a sign the left's political infrastructure is here to stay.
Play audio - 13:29 minutes
More >
Segment 2 - State Sen. Shawn Mitchell's filibuster for taxpayers
FTS visits with state Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, who this week mounted a one-man filibuster against a measure designed to penalize school districts which reinstate spending limits in the wake of a recent supreme court decision.
Play audio - 8:59 minutes
More >
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.
Slideshow: Protesters to Obama: 'No More Pork!'
A Face the State Staff Report
February 17, 2009
While President Barack Obama was signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, hundreds of Coloradans rallied blocks away at the state Capitol in opposition to the legislation.
Colorado asks: To bowl or not to bowl?
January 12, 2009
University of Colorado Regent Tom Lucero, R-Johnstown, plans to introduce a resolution that would encourage the National Collegiate Athlete Association to adopt a playoff championship tournament for universities and colleges currently participating in the Division I Football Bowl Championship Series.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 10/20 - The SD 19 race, and big union money
October 20, 2008
Face The State managing editor Brad Jones visits with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver. In the race for state Senate in Senate District 19, what are voters to make of recent revelations regarding the Democrat candidate's past? And what impact is a huge infusion of union money having there?
GOP calls out Dems on lack of economic plan
A Face the State Staff Report
September 30, 2008
At a Monday morning gathering at the state Capitol, Republican lawmakers offered their plan for fixing the economy and admonished Gov. Bill Ritter and his Democrat allies for their lack of leadership.
GJ chamber picks Bradford over Buescher
A Face the State Staff Report
September 20, 2008
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican challenger Laura Bradford for House District 55 Thursday, a decision she hopes will set a precedent across the state. Bradford is up against Rep. Bernie Buescher, who as chairman of the powerful Joint Budget Committee is one of Colorado’s most powerful Democrats.
Ref O benefits from support of heavy hitters
A Face the State Staff Report
September 3, 2008Dozens of state organizations and elected officials have endorsed Referendum O, a measure that proposes to transform Colorado's ballot initiative process.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/23 - Colorado's Supreme Court, Senate District 23
June 23, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about Colorado's leftist Supreme Court, judicial appointments and Senate District 23.
Broomfield State Senate Race Pitches Left v. Right
A Face the State Staff Report
June 18, 2008Even though Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, won Senate District 23 by over 10,000 votes in 2004, he is preparing for a tough re-election bid this year, believing that his seat is going to be highly targeted by Democrat-backing unions and millionaire-activist Tim Gill.
Photo: Mitchell, Corry on TV re: eminent domain
June 17, 2008Have a photo of news in the making? Share it wish us at newstips@facethestate.com.
Slideshow: 2008 State Republican Convention
June 2, 2008Face The State was on the scene snapping photos at this Saturday's Republican State Convention. Take a look.
Election Preview: Top State Senate races to watch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 13, 2008With the 2008 state legislative session now heading for its place in the history books, Colorado heads full force toward election season. At Face The State, we will be providing an up-to-the minute analysis of the hottest races you'll want to be watching. You'll get the chance to know the players, how much cash they have on hand, and how they stack up against their opposition.
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?
Gordon's "Brucelike" tirade
April 25, 2008On the Senate floor Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon, D-Denver, outraged fellow lawmakers by using a debate over a joint resolution in support of Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance to launch a political attack.