AltWeeklies Wire
The Only Drama in Colorado Springs' City Council Electionnew
In the city's District 3, Czelatdko turns a slim early lead into victory against Merrifield.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
04-12-2011 |
Politics
Republicans Balance Arizona's Budget, but at What Cost?new
Republicans balance the state budget on the backs of the working poor, the universities and the state parks.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
04-11-2011 |
Politics
Reform -- Without the Team -- in Colorado Springsnew
Four new Councilors, plus an impressive mandate for Jan Martin, promise a positive restart for the city.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-07-2011 |
Politics
Let the Battle for Colorado Springs Mayor Beginnew
Richard Skorman and Steve Bach size up a short runoff campaign -- and their own unique challenges.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-07-2011 |
Politics
Gov. Bobby Jindal's Cash Cowsnew
As a candidate, Jindal promised voters an ethical "gold standard." As a candidate for re-election, he has a different kind of gold standard: He goes for the gold, wherever he may find it.
Atlanta's Mayor Channels Tea Partynew
Pension reform proposal breaks promises city made to firefighters, police.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Jim Daws |
03-24-2011 |
Politics
Nikki Haley Dodges Questions, Tells Constituents to Call Her Laternew
The "call me" message was used time and time again by Gov. Haley at the town hall meeting, where 500 Charleston voters listened to Haley talk about her favorite issues, and then they politely lined up in droves to talk about everything else.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-21-2011 |
Politics
Music Therapy For Tucsonnew
As Gabrielle Giffords continues her recovery in Houston, rock 'n' roll helps her hometown heal.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
03-17-2011 |
Politics
Lawsuit Settled: Isthmus, AP Will Get Emails, Walker Must Pay Legal Costsnew
The office of Gov. Scott Walker has agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit brought by Madison-based Isthmus and the Wisconsin Associated Press over access to emails sent to the governor in response to his "budget repair bill." The settlement requires the governor to produce the emails and pay attorney fees for the plaintiffs' costs in bringing the suit.
Asleep At The Wheelnew
U.S. Rep. David Wu totaled a parked car and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
03-16-2011 |
Politics
The Art Pope Empire: Media Outlets, Think Tanks and Election Machinesnew
The Pope family -- through the John William Pope Foundation -- has been funneling millions of dollars into a network of conservative research, media and legal centers.
Hundreds Sing in Utah Capitol at Gov't Secrecy Protestnew
Hundreds gathered at the Utah Captiol tonight protesting a bill signed by the governor that guts Utah's open government records law known as GRAMA. Spotaneously, the protesters entered the Capitol and House Chamber, signing and beating drums.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jesse Fruhwirth |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Message of Fear From Littleton, Colo.new
Despite videotape, County Commissioner Peggy Littleton denies saying she believes the Obama administration backs funding schools that teach kids to "hate Americans."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Unfinished Business in the Colorado State Legislaturenew
The state faces many battles in the final two months.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Wisconsin GOP to Public Employees: Screw younew
It took a minute and a half to accomplish what nearly a full month of GOP bullying and threats had failed to do. The hoped-for end of public employee unions in Wisconsin was achieved with a dirty trick.
