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When Democrats lose, they change the rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233 When Democrats lose, they change the rules Democrats retaliate against Coloradans with unconstitutional “recall bill” DENVER (March 21, 2014)—Today, the Democrat-controlled Senate State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 158, which seeks to substantially change Colorado’s fair recall elections process. Senate Bill 158, the “recall bill,” is an attempt to amend

March 21st, 2014|All|

Sen. Mark Udall: A lien, an endorsement and an emoji

Lynn BartelsThe Denver PostMarch 20, 2013Republicans had a field day today with news that U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s campaign was hit with a tax lien for failing to pay unemployment insurance to the state of Colorado.The Denver Business Journal reported that Mark Udall for Colorado Inc. owed $458. The lien was filed on Feb. 4,

March 20th, 2014|Blog|

Udall campaign fails to comply with state regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233 Udall campaign fails to comply with state regulations DENVER (March 20, 2014) — The State of Colorado recently filed a tax lien against Senator Mark Udall’s campaign. The filing in the Denver Business Journal lists the lien is listed under “tax type” of “unemployment” and is for the amount of $458. According

March 20th, 2014|All|

Hickenlooper doubles down on uncited statistic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233 Hickenlooper doubles down on uncited statistic DENVER (March 14, 2014) — Today, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper sent out a campaign email to supporters with the subject “Brought to you by the number 4” in which he once again claimed the uncited statistic: “For the fourth year in a row, our

March 14th, 2014|All|

Individual mandate delay a failed political ploy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233 Individual mandate delay a failed political ploy DENVER (March 13, 2013) — A quiet but critical decision by the Obama Administration to add a massive new exemption to the list of those accepted for the individual mandate tax penalty could be the stake to the heart of the individual mandate.

March 13th, 2014|All|

Anti-TABOR suit can go forward, federal appeals court rules

Mark HardenDenver Business JournalMarch 7, 2013A lawsuit seeking to overturn Colorado's restrictions on spending and taxation in the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights can go forward and be tried on the merits of the case, the Denver-based U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.The appeals court upheld a 2012 ruling by U.S. District Judge William Martinez that the 33

March 7th, 2014|Blog|

Democrats continue with their lawsuit against Colorado’s families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonathan Lockwood Communications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org 720-470-8233 Democrats continue with their lawsuit against Colorado’s families DENVER (March 7, 2013) —Today, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to allow state Sen. Andy Kerr D-Lakewood, to continue his lawsuit against the people of Colorado. Joining Andy Kerr are 33 other plaintiffs in the

March 7th, 2014|All|

Strange political alliances form in U.S. 36 contract debacle

Strange political alliances form in U.S. 36 contract debacle The Daily CameraFebruary 17, 2014 The dispute over a long-term contract that would allow a private firm to exercise day-to-day control over busy U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder has forged some strange political bedfellows over the last several weeks. Left-leaning Drive SunShine Institute has spearheaded

February 17th, 2014|Blog|

Detractors form road block to US 36 toll road proposal

Detractors form road block to US 36 toll road proposalFasTracks, other transportation projects aren’t on such a fast track Peter MarcusThe Colorado StatesmanFebruary 17, 2014Funding the state’s transportation system has long been a controversial issue. Facing shortfalls, state transportation officials and local governments are examining ways to creatively fill a $770 million gap, including tolling and

February 17th, 2014|Blog|

Can Coloradans trust Hickenlooper to keep his word?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233 Can Coloradans trust Hickenlooper to keep his word?Controversial elections bill headed to Gov. Hickenlooper DENVER (February 17, 2013) —Last week, Gov. John Hickenlooper sent mixed messages on whether he would sign House Bill 1164, the controversial elections-law measure. The measure was given final approval in the House today after a

February 17th, 2014|All|