Two new GOP entrants for U.S. Senate
A Face the State Staff Report
July 3, 2009
The Republican field vying to challenge U.S. Senator Michael Bennet next year has swelled with the introduction of two political newcomers.
FTS Humor: Colorado Democrats' tribute to Michael Jackson
Face The State Humor
July 3, 2009By Andrew Ripemoff
The funeral of Michael Jackson is scheduled for July 7, and millions of mourners are trying to cope.
What does this have to do with political news? Well, I couldn’t thing of anything else to write about. Besides, in 2002, the King of Pop sang at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser.
So, in light of MJ’s fondness for democrats, we thought it would be appropriate to honor him with a Colorado Democratic slant on some his more popular hits. (For best effect, snap your fingers while singing.)
McInnis files campaign committee, launches Web site
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2009Former Congressman and 2010 GOP gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis filed paperwork Tuesday to form a campaign committee, clearing the way for him to raise and spend money in support of his candidacy.
Udall and Bennet name Habas to short list for federal bench
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2009U.S. Senators Mark Udall, D-Boulder, and Michael Bennet, D-Denver, have forwarded to Pres. Barack Obama their list of recommendations for two federal judicial vacancies in Colorado. Among the six names is Denver District Judge Christina Habas, known recently for her ruling that Ritter's mill levy freeze amounted to an unconstitutional property tax increase.
Slideshow: Big changes at Colorado's mountain casinos
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2009
Cheers erupted at Colorado's mountain casinos at 12:01 am Thursday as higher limits, new table games and 24-hour gaming became reality following passage of Amendment 50 last year. Voters in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek and Central City quickly thereafter voted to exercise their new constitutional options, bringing a flavor of Las Vegas to the high country.
51 bills raised fees $560+ million for FY 2009
In the FTS Reading Room
July 1, 2009A number of new laws take effect today, with others slated to phase in over the rest of the year. Many increase the cost of government services, the most high-profile being a hike to vehicle registration fees. Face the State has obtained a spreadsheet (available here) from the state's Legislative Council detailing 51 fee increase bills and their impact on the state's bottom line: over $562 million in the fiscal year starting today.
