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Democrats sues Jena Griswold, one of their own, over Kevin Priola decision
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A lawsuit filed in Denver District Court Monday against the Colorado Secretary of State challenges her decision to allow voters in the new Senate District 13 to determine the fate of state Sen. Kevin Priola, the Republican-turned-Democrat from Henderson. Priola currently represents Senate District 25, primarily based in eastern Adams County. The lawsuit, which seeks…
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After working to undermine TABOR for decades, Polis, Democrats now tout tax refund
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After working to undermine the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights for decades, Democrats now sing a different tune, embracing the voter-approved system’s granting of refunds to Coloradans. Indeed, Democrats, who pushed through legislation to send next year’s tax refund this month instead, are also no longer avoiding the “T” word. Under that legislation, the early TABOR…
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Secretary of State says lobbyist contribution to AG candidate may violate campaign finance law
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An initial review by the Secretary of State’s elections division determined that a campaign contribution from lobbyist Michael Fields to Attorney General Republican candidate John Kellner may have violated state campaign finance laws. However, the initial review also gave Kellner an opportunity to “cure,” or fix the violation, which Kellner has already done by returning…
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Contributions by conservative lobbyist appear to run afoul of campaign finance laws
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Political contributions made by a prominent conservative lobbyist appear to have run afoul of state campaign finance law. Michael Fields, a registered lobbyist for Advance Colorado Action, gave three contributions during the legislative session to three Republican statewide candidates, according to the Secretary of State’s lobbyist database. State campaign finance law bars professional or volunteer lobbyists…
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Conservatives target transportation funding in TABOR lawsuit
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Colorado’s leading conservatives, along with a free-market group, are challenging last year’s law that created hundreds of millions of dollars in new fees to fund the state’s transportation system and other programs. In a lawsuit this week, Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, and residents Michael Fields and Richard Orman, joined Americans for Prosperity in asking Denver…
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Q&A w/Michael Fields | A new voice to keep conservatives on message
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This fall’s coming cage fight between Colorado’s left and right will include at least one contender who’s battle-tested, agile and streetwise – at the tender age of 31. Michael Fields has emerged in no time as a leading man for conservative causes and a tormentor on Twitter – if a polite one – to liberal…
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Michael Fields leaves Americans for Prosperity to lead Colorado Rising Action
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Michael Fields is leaving Americans for Prosperity to head up a conservative organization that aims to press Colorado liberals on the issues. Colorado Rising Action announced Fields as its executive director Monday. The organization is a state-based offshoot of America Rising Squared, which is an offshoot of America Rising, a group known for tracking candidates…
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#Retweet: Who had the best tweets in #copolitics this week?
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Up early to attend and speak at the Larimer County Republican Breakfast Club meeting this morning! Due to Senator Kevin Lundberg’s support and the respect that people have for you, the majority of the room stated they have or will vote for me! Thank YOU!#copolitics pic.twitter.com/i91hPmfPp1 – Brian Watson (@BrianWatsonUS) June 18, 2018
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Reaction to DougCo board’s voucher decision falls along ideological lines
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Conservatives overnight Monday and into Tuesday made it clear: The decision by the Douglas County board of education to end its Choice Scholarship program was a setback for those who support educational choice. But those who supported the decision were also out in force Monday night and into Tuesday on social media. The board voted…
