Dems Accuse Sheriffs of Siding With Criminals

May 20, 2013
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Fifty-five of the state's 62 county sheriffs filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging two gun-control bills signed in March by Gov. John Hickenlooper

Fifty-five of the state’s 62 county sheriffs filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging the gun-control measures

DENVER–It’s not every day that Colorado’s county sheriffs are accused of supporting criminals, but that’s what happened Friday after 55 sheriffs filed a lawsuit against two new gun-control laws.

The Colorado Senate Democrats issued a message on Twitter saying, “2day CO sheriffs stood in opposition of CO’s new gun laws, but not w/law-abiding citizens, but with criminals.” The Democrats also created a Twitter hashtag: #Sheriffs4Criminals.

So far the only other message on the hashtag comes from Gretchen White of Colorado, who says: “Um, #Sheriffs4Criminals for real? Are you 17 years old? Did this acct. get hacked? Be more wise with your words.” Read more »

POLL: Most Believe IRS Investigations Were “Politically Motivated”

May 20, 2013
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SURVEY: A majority of likely voters believe President Obama or his top aides were aware that the IRS was improperly targeting conservative groups

SURVEY: A majority of likely voters believe President Obama or his top aides were aware that the IRS was improperly targeting conservative groups

DENVER – Most Americans believe that President Obama or his top aides were aware that federal tax officials were improperly targeting conservative non-profit groups, and think those responsible should be fired or sent to prison, according to the results of a recent public opinion poll. Read more »

Guest Commentary: Time to Close Prison Loopholes

May 20, 2013
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McNULTY: By allowing early release loopholes to remain open, Democrats are gambling with public safety

McNULTY: By allowing early release loopholes to remain open, Democrats are gambling with public safety

There is no way to reconcile the murder of Colorado’s prison chief Tom Clements.  A prison reformer who came to Colorado from Missouri, Mr. Clements pushed for prison programs aimed at helping inmates reintegrate into society — an important view and mission for anyone responsible for protecting the public from criminals and their harmful behavior. Read more »

Douglas County School Board Backs Pay-for-Performance Framework

May 20, 2013
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The new pay plan was approved unanimously this week by the board

The new pay plan was approved unanimously last week by the board

DENVER — The Douglas County School Board has approved the largest raises on the Front Range allowing the best teachers to collect up to 9.2 percent more starting in the 2013-2014 school year.  The compensation plan ties teacher salary increases to performance, and was approved unanimously by the board last week.  Read more »

Sheriffs File Lawsuit Against Gun Control Bills

May 17, 2013
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MAKETA: "I can't enforce what's unenforceable"

MAKETA: “I can’t enforce what’s unenforceable”

DENVER–A group of 54 Colorado county sheriffs filed a federal lawsuit Friday against two newly signed Democratic gun-control bills, calling the measures unconstitutional, impossible to enforce and a threat to public safety.

“This isn’t good public policy. These are really awful bills,” said Weld County Sheriff John Cooke at a Friday press conference. “They are unenforceable and encourage disrespect for the law, which puts both law enforcement and the public in greater danger.” Read more »

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