Sen. Kevin Lundberg attempted today to quash Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter’s early prison release program, which freed sex offenders and violent criminals before their sentences were up.
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“Blueprint for a Leaner Government” blocked by ruling Democrats
The last time a full sweep of state government programs and processes was done in Colorado it was 1964.
Democrats stifle attempt to chip away at loathed business tax
For the second year in a row Sen. Mark Scheffel championed the fight to eliminate Colorado’s business personal property tax — the bane of existence for many of the state’s businesses.
Democrats keep school budgets in the dark, vote against transparency
Senate Democrats killed a bill that would have required school districts to put their check books online, bringing accountability and transparency to the public education sector.
Penry teaches Democrats Economics 101
Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction, gave Senate Democrats a basic lesson in economics today, reiterating the theme that tax increases kill jobs and strangle economic growth.
Democrats to Obama: your promise means nothing in Colorado
Today’s debate over tax increases took a surprise turn when Republicans asked that a promise made by Democratic President Barack Obama be amended into a bill.
OOPS! Dems cop to tax hike, and then re-start dancing on head of a pin
During his opening statements on the Senate floor today, Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, referred to the Democrats’ proposed tax hikes as just that: tax hikes.
Democrats move tax increases from temporary status to permanent
Senate Republicans are asking what Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter thinks of legislative efforts to turn his temporary tax hikes into permanent ones.
Republican Plan: Cut State Bureaucracy, Not Business Tax Hikes
Republicans in the Colorado Senate today unveiled a proposal to reduce government spending as an alternative to the Democrats’ plan to raise taxes on the businesses and citizens of Colorado.
King debunks myth that Dem tax increases will benefit K-12 education
During Wednesday's Senate Finance Committee hearing Sen.