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Caldara, conservative lawmakers, lead Colorado effort to block federal health reform

DENVER-- More than a hundred people gathered at a rally convened on the west steps of the capitol today to urge Colorado lawmakers to oppose federal health reform and to launch a state ballot initiative that aims to exempt Colorado from any version of the health legislation set to pass through Congress in the coming weeks. The move here reflects related efforts in states across the country.

Ron May Out; Stage Set for Cadman and Bruce

UPDATE: Are tax-loving Republicans ready for their punishment? Douglas Bruce announced on Monday he indeed is vying to replace District 15 Rep. Bill Cadman...

Lawmaker Junkets: A Study In Contrast

While Colorado's Ethics in Government law languishes in legal purgatory, some have declared the entire exercise on hold until the court sorts it out....

Philly To Boston: A Night And Day Contrast

The names, "American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)" and "National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)" are enough - especially in the relatively bureaucratic-free summertime  -...

The Secret Place Where Laws Come From

Few people outside the realm of state government have ever heard of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) - though the organization is responsible...

Trip To Philly Raises A Morass Of Post-41 Questions

At least 10 of Colorado's 100 lawmakers recently traveled to Philadelphia to participate in a five-day free-marketeer convention featuring speakers ranging from George W....