CO Gov. Hickenlooper, like Schweitzer, passes buck on capital punishment

By   /  May 24, 2013  /  Colorado  /  No Comments

Gov. John Hickenlooper hasn't taken a clear position on Hancock's plan to allow Denver voters to strip key provisions from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), but only as those provisions apply to the city.

By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer have a lot in common.
Both Democrats have remained popular in spite of powerful conservative forces in their states. Speculation abounds that both will run for president in 2016. And both have avoided making tough decisions about capital punishment.
On May 22, Hickenlooper granted [...]

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Former Denver mayor’s aide may oversee troubled federal employee department

By   /  May 23, 2013  /  Colorado  /  No Comments

FILL THE VOID: If we want a humane, efficient and accountable society, then we need less government, not more of it. Advocates for freedom need to quickly figure out how to better impart these lessons in a society that is bounding toward limitless government.

By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
President Obama has chosen Katherine Archuleta,  former aide of two Denver mayors, as his nominee for director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Archuleta will supervise the federal agency that oversees the hiring, personnel policies and retirement of all federal workers that was the target of a recent scathing report [...]

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Another Colorado recall effort ends, but two still face possible boot

By   /  May 23, 2013  /  Colorado Watchblog  /  No Comments

Sen. Evie Hudak's opponents have more reasons than just gun control to support a recall. She also showed support for billions in tax increases, and is the mastermind behind the "doggie bag tax."

By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog

At least one Democrat who supported Colorado gun control measures won’t face the figurative firing squad.

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Colorado recall efforts about more than just gun control

By   /  May 22, 2013  /  Colorado, Gun control, News, Taxes  /  1 Comment

Sen. Evie Hudak's opponents have more reasons than just gun control to support a recall. She also showed support for billions in tax increases, and is the mastermind behind the "doggie bag tax."

By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog

DENVER — When the General Assembly passed three gun control initiatives, Colorado conservatives were so outraged they tried to oust four Democratic legislators in response.

But with one recall effort having already failed, the outcome does not look positive for the others.

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Wyoming gun shows offer loophole for Colorado gun buyers

By   /  May 21, 2013  /  Colorado, Gun control, Uncategorized  /  1 Comment

Yosemite Sam

By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog

DENVER – When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three gun control bills into law, tightening background checks and banning standard capacity magazines, he tried to allay concerns that this new gun control legislation would lead to gun bans. In his statement to calm would-be gun grabbers, he actually revealed a major loophole in the system.

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