Archive for the ‘Colorado News & Politics’ Category

Our neighbors to the north in Wyoming severely limit the amount of time their state legislature is in session.  Here in Colorado, we take a different approach allowing our paid representatives extra time in session to consider such worthy things as creating an official state amphibian. Yup, you read that right.  House Bill 1147, an [...]

In a ruling handed down Friday, Denver District Judge Sheila Rappaport determined that the state of Colorado was in violation of its own constitution and not adequately funding education.  After dismissing crucial evidence that clearly shows increased funding does not equal increased outcomes, Rappaport issued a ruling that muddies the separation of powers and could [...]

As expected, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld the Democrat backed maps for the decadal redistricting and in doing so the political landscape for the north Denver metro area has changed dramatically. The new maps will have repercussions for the next 10 years and gives Adams County residents a real opportunity at electing representatives that more [...]

Democrats and Republicans were unable to agree on new Congressional boundaries following the Census so Denver District Judge Robert Hyatt has done it for them.  Hyatt accepted a Democrat map that will drastically change the makeup of Colorado’s congressional districts. Update, 12/7/11 – Redistricting brings big changes, new congressmen to Thornton and Adams County Gerrymandering [...]

Many voters will begin casting their ballots in Colorado this week and a seemingly feel-good measure to pour more money into public education, Proposition 103, is one issue to be decided.  Despite proponents’ attempts to deceive voters, this is a massive tax increase that would be felt by every family in the state during hard [...]

It comes as no surprise that Americans have grown weary of the growing nanny state and government intervention in every part of our daily lives.  A new poll released by Gallup today shows just how concerned Americans are with the issue. The poll, part of a series on Americans’ views of government and its role [...]

The defining moment of a generation, possibly of the century, is sure to invoke powerful emotions and memories.  As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it is wholly appropriate to plan how we will honor those who gave their lives that fateful day.  What is not suitable is Colorado’s plan for a Beach Boy [...]

The north Denver metro area has an inferiority complex and for good reason.  For decades we have been ignored and neglected by the powers that be at the state capitol despite our growing populace.  In the fight over congressional redistricting, Colorado Republicans appear set to repeat the wrongs of the past by ignoring the sixth [...]

Social media can be a powerful tool as can various forms of guerilla marketing.  A new campaign which is both extraordinarily simple and amazingly brilliant seeks to focus the masses attention on the dire straits our nation is in by simply asking “How’s that hope and change working out for you?” with sticky notes. The [...]

Once again the Colorado Legislature is debating a measure that would put illegal immigrants on equal footing to American citizens.  Senate Bill 11-126 would allow illegal immigrants to pay the lower in-state tuition rates at Colorado’s higher education institutions.  This measure is sheer folly and rewards those who break the law while putting them above [...]