Guv Brewer vetoes TABOR bill in Ariz, cites ‘failed experiment’ in Colo

Controversial Republican Arizona Governor Jan Brewer gave a boost to opponents of Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights when she vetoed a similar proposal in her state Thursday, saying “unreasonable spending limits” become irrelevant and a burden. She pointed to budget wrangling and overrides in Colorado as evidence that the nearly 20-year-old Taxpayer Bill of Rights experiment here is a failure.

Ritter shoots down farm-truck bill on environmental, financial grounds

Gov. Bill Ritter Monday vetoed his first bill of the 2010 legislative session, shooting down House Bill 1101 (pdf), which would have removed the current requirement that county clerks thoroughly vet anyone seeking a farm vehicle registration.

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Labor livid over Ritter veto of bill on collective bargaining for firefighters

Labor leaders came out swinging after Gov. Bill Ritter on Thursday vetoed a bill passed by fellow Democrats that would have allowed firefighters to bargain collectively in Colorado communities where voters have rejected the possibility. It’s the second time in two weeks Ritter has crossed unions by vetoing a bill backed by Democrats.

If Health Insurance Veto Stands, Supporters Could Fall

The number of votes still needed to override the president’s veto of expanded kids’ health insurance  keeps changing. But 48 hours from a House of Representatives decision that Colorado Congressman Mark Udall calls “the most important this year on the…

Ritter Vetoes Union Bill

In a surprise move, Gov. Bill Ritter vetoed HB-1072 “Concerning the Elimination of the Requirements for a Vote Ratifying an All-Union Agreement.”

Full text of his remarks follow.