By mandating insurance companies to cover reproductive services and contraception in all small group and individual plans, Republicans believe ruling Democrats are effectively making coverage more exp
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GOP pushes for car tax repeal, which didn’t create ‘jobs by June’ as promised
Last year, legislative Democrats passed a quarter billion dollar vehicle registration tax, dubbed FASTER, promising at the time it would help create jobs. Over a year has passed since the car tax was signed into law by Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter and not a single job has been created from the revenue.
Introducing the New Democrat Party Spokesperson: Jack Pommer
The anti-business sentiments expressed by Boulder Rep. Jack Pommer a few weeks ago has spread through the ranks of the Democrat Party, which is now attacking Amazon.com for keeping its promise to cut ties with Colorado affiliates if the state imposed a new sales tax on Internet purchases.
Democrats “go it alone” strategy on Internet taxes hurts Colorado
Just two short weeks after Democrats in Denver and Gov. Bill Ritter railroaded a tax increase on Internet purchases into law Amazon.com is severing ties with its Colorado affiliates.
E-verify initiative dubbed “jobs bill” by GOP sponsor, defeated by Senate Dems
Despite claiming to be pro-jobs, Democrats on the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee killed a bill, on party-line vote, that Republicans are calling the “best jobs bill of the session.”
Renewable energy mandate advances, moves CO towards higher energy costs
Democrat Sens. Gail Schwartz, of Snowmass Village, and Bruce Whitehead, of Hesperus, argued for a state mandate this afternoon that Republicans say would put Colorado on the road to higher energy prices and a possible energy shortage.
GOP charges that Dem proposal would turn Colorado safety net into a hammock
The Democrat controlled Senate gave final approval to a bill this morning that Republicans are saying could result in the expansion and abuse of one of Colorado’s public assistance programs.
Sen. Kopp defends War on Terror memorial from political attack
A memorial to honor soldiers that have sacrificed their lives fighting the War on Terror could be derailed following objections from one Democrat lawmaker.
Scheffel saves limited gaming impact funds for Teller, El Paso and Park Counties
During Senate debate over budget balancing measures for the current year, Sen. Mark Scheffel blocked an effort to nearly drain the Limited Gaming Impact Fund.
GOP’s Lundberg attempts to rescind failed early release program, Senate Dems scuttle proposal
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.