Tag: state government
Former State Treasurer Mark Hillman Explains Amendment 49’s Basic Fairness
Former state treasurer Mark Hillman explains the simple logic that underlies the Ethical Standards initiative:
Amendment 49 (”ethical standards”) prohibits state and local governments from intercepting a worker’s paycheck to collect dues or contributions for unions, lobbyists or any other special interest. It simply requires all interest groups to ask supporters directly for their contribution, [...]
Posted: October 27th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Amendment 49, basic fairness, Colorado, contributions, dues, endorsements, Ethical Standards, lobbyists, local governments, major newspapers, Mark Hillman, National Rifle Association, organizations, paycheck, Sierra Club, special interests, state government, state treasurer, unions, voluntary contributions
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State Representative Cory Gardner Explains His Support for Amendment 49
In the Brush News-Tribune, state representative Cory Gardner explains his support for Amendment 49, the Ethical Standards initiative:
Amendment 49: Prohibits government from deducting union dues from state employee’s paychecks. This is also known as Paycheck Protection. I will vote YES. Government shouldn’t be the bank for any special interest.
Of course, Amendment 49 applies to state [...]
Posted: October 15th, 2008 under In the Media.
Tags: Amendment 49, Brush News-Tribune, Cory Gardner, Ethical Standards, local government, special interest, special interest groups, state government, state representative, union dues
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Bill Ritter’s Refusal to Accept Offer Proves Need for Amendment 49
Yesterday Amendment 49 proponent Jon Caldara made an offer to withdraw the initiative if Gov. Bill Ritter would revoke his executive order unionizing state government. Giving the offer little or no consideration, the governor gave his answer to Channel 7 News:
“For his offer, I would simply say I decline,” Ritter said.
Why was the offer made?
“The [...]
Posted: September 23rd, 2008 under In the Media.
Tags: Amendment 49, Bill Ritter, Channel 7 News, decline, Ethical Standards, Executive Order, holster their weapons, Jon Caldara, offer, state government, unionization
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Caldara Offers to Withdraw Initiative: Awaiting Gov. Bill Ritter’s Response
From a press release sent out to explain a deal Amendment 49 proponent Jon Caldara issued today in a letter to Gov. Bill Ritter:
DENVER–Amendment 49’s leading proponent has formally offered to remove the initiative from the ballot if Colorado’s governor will work to stop the unionization of state government.
Jon Caldara today submitted a letter to [...]
Posted: September 22nd, 2008 under Press Releases.
Tags: Amendment 49, bag man, Bill Ritter, Colorado, Denver Post, editorial, Ethical Standards initiative, Executive Order, Governor, holster, Jon Caldara, proponent, repeal, special interest groups, state government, unionization, unions
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