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Dr. Chaps’s nonprofit fails to file papers, legal charity status suspended
Controversial state Rep. Gordon “Dr. Chaps” Klingenschmitt’s nonprofit “Pray in Jesus Name” has failed to file the proper paperwork with the state, a...
CO high court denies Gessler appeal, ending campaign finance disclosure case
DENVER — The Colorado Supreme Court yesterday ended a multi-year battle over campaign finance rules that pitted Secretary of State Scott Gessler against nonprofits...
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners: We’re suing secretary of state, Ethics Watch
Colorado's rough-and-tumble politics firearm-liberty group Rocky Mountain Gun Owners is headed back to court. It is suing the secretary of state's office and nonprofit...
Colorado judge: State political parties can form Super PACs
The Colorado Republican Party has won the campaign finance lottery. It got the go ahead to form an independent expenditure committee, or Super PAC, from Second District Court Judge Robert McGahey.
Oil-and-gas group failed to file finance reports in Loveland fracking election
“If the group accepted donations and made direct appeals to voters to support or oppose the initiative, then they fall under the requirements of the city charter and should have filed reports with the city."
Citizens United must disclose funders of Colorado politics documentary
As the Supreme Court said in the case that bears Citizens United’s name, the public has a right to know who is spending money to influence their vote as an election nears.
Colorado mulls forcing Citizens United to disclose donor identities
“No one's saying Citizens United can't make this movie or spend as much money as they want on it. All we’re asking for is that they comply with disclosure requirements in the Colorado constitution."
Ethics commission rules for Hickenlooper against Gessler
The embattled commission opened itself up to more abuse when it ruled to dismiss a complaint against Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper and then declined to revisit a decision it handed down last year against Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler.
Denver court: Yes, Secretary of State Gessler breached public trust
Gessler's request for review included a list of complaints about the alleged vague mandate of the commission, the bias of its members and disregard for his legal rights as a defendant. Judge Stern found none of Gessler's complaints valid.
Critics see proposed ethics commission cure as bad medicine
Although critics say it would do more damage than good, in a building brimming with possible defendants, the bill might gain traction.