In the aftermath of a Denver Post report concluding that retiring Sen. Wayne Allard and Rep. Tom Tancredo are riding “off into [the] political sunset,” politicos are now questioning whether leaving Congress will bring the end on the political careers of these two public servants.
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Audio: Rep. Frank McNulty on state House GOP leadership
In an interview with FTS Radio, state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, says he expects a leadership election in the GOP caucus sometime this legislative session. Listen to the interview here.
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Is the sun setting on Tancredo and Allard?
January 6, 2009"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 1/5 - Evaluating Michael Bennet, Ritter's budget flip-flops
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA host Amy Oliver about the recent appointment of Denver Public Schools superintendent Michael Bennet to the U.S. Senate to replace Ken Salazar. Will Bennet be as independent-minded in Washington as he's shown himself to be in Colorado? Also: Gov. Bill Ritter's many flip-flops on the state budget.
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Bennet's vertical move means taking a pay cut
January 3, 2009
If Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet is appointed to the U.S. Senate later today as expected, he will actually be taking a pay cut while simultaneously moving to a substantially more expensive city.
State redoubles effort to increase EMS fee
January 3, 2009
The state’s $604 million budget shortfall isn’t discouraging backers of proposed legislation that would increase Colorado's vehicle registration fee by $1 for emergency medical services. In fact, they have been doubling their lobbying efforts.
FTS on 1310 KFKA's "AM Colorado"
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with Trevor Carey and George Gray, hosts of 1310 KFKA's "AM Colorado" to preview the upcoming legislative session.
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FTS Weekend Edition preview on 600 KCOL
FTS visits with 600 KCOL guest host John Clarke to preview the next installment of the Face The State Weekend Edition. On tap: State Sen. Mike Kopp and Rep. Frank McNulty on the state budget and proposals to stimulate small business.
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"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 12/29 - Ken Salazar's replacement; the state budget
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver to discuss possible replacements for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, as well as ways to fill the $600 million hole in the state budget.
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"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 12/22: A bleak budget outlook, U.S. Senate predictions
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA host Amy Oliver about the monstrous $600+ million hole in the state budget. Plus, who will be Colorado's next U.S. Senator?
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Mason v. Mitch, round 420
December 22, 2008Denver's favorite marijuana activist, Mason Tvert, is mad. Again.
Tvert, who has led successful campaigns to decriminalize marijuana and make marijuana prosecution the city's lowest law enforcement priority, is upset that Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey plans to crack down on parents growing the plant.
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1/6: A poorly-timed minimum wage increase
It's 2009 – do you know what that means? Another pay increase for Coloradans earning minimum wage.