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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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.
Demystifying the state budget
A Face the State Staff Report
December 29, 2008
As the Colorado legislature is faced with the looming prospect of being forced to cut $604 million in state spending, there are only a few areas of flexibility where such cuts can be realized. Take a look at this pie chart and explanation of the 2008-9 General Fund budget, and give us your feedback about which programs should get the ax.
Segment 2 - Who will replace Ken Salazar?
Political consultant Reed Galen helps analyze the political fallout from U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar's appointment as Secretary of the Interior, including potential candidates for his replacement.
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Audio: Buescher appointed Colorado Secretary of State
Culminating a weeks-long selection process, Gov. Bill Ritter this morning tapped state Rep. Bernie Buescher, D-Grand Junction, to fill the vacancy in the office of Secretary of State on the occasion of current officeholder Mike Coffman's election to the U.S. Congress. Below the fold: photos and audio of the announcement.
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FTS Weekend Edition preview on 1310 KFKA
Face The State visits with 1310 KFKA's George Gray and Trevor Carey to preview the next installment of the Face The State Weekend Edition.
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FTS on the Air: Some scenarios for the Democrat power shuffle, on 600 KCOL
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 600 KCOL morning team Keith and Gail to preview the next FTS Weekend Edition and walk through some possible scenarios for appointments to Colorado Secretary of State and U.S. Senate.
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Rep. Judd: 'How could anyone even notice' an energy tax hike?
A Face the State Staff Report
December 18, 2008
State Rep. Joel Judd wants to give his constituents a peek into the life of a Colorado lawmaker. Subscribers to his e-mail list recently received a detailed retelling of the Denver Democrat's attendance at a seminar sponsored by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, after which he questioned the economic model of Colorado's largest industry.
12/18: Lucero gets a head start on 2010 Congressional bid
A full 23 months out from the 2010 election, the first Republican challenger has filed in Colorado’s 4th congressional district.
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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.