Colorado
Colorado media certification sparks ethics, First Amendment concerns
Legislative leaders decide who will be credentialed for the capitol with the help of a committee of reporters, but some say the process raises ethical and Constitutional concerns.
Published on: January 8, 2016
Watchdog Podcast: Obama wants more gun control; Federal influence creates bad state health policy
President Barack Obama announced a series of new gun control policies that he hopes to implement, by-passing congression ...
Published on: January 8, 2016
What’s it like to find out the government has been spying on you?
“My privacy was violated. My property is still in the hands of the government. Four years of my life scooped up two ye ...
Published on: January 8, 2016
THIS JUST IN
Former John Doe prosecutor not in compliance with court order
“What we do know is that we can’t trust Fran Schmitz or any of the prosecutors to comply honestly and completely with the cour ...
Published on: January 7, 2016
Gov. Abbott calls for constitutional convention
Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he will push to have Texas join other states in a national convention to “fix the cracks in our Con ...
Published on: January 8, 2016
Trump draws thousands of supporters in Bernie’s backyard
Donald Trump campaigned in Bernie Sanders’ hometown on Thursday, entertaining large crowds with pro-America statements and trade ...
Published on: January 8, 2016
California wants to require drivers for self-driving cars
California says you’ll still need a driver's license if you want to use a self-driving car.
Published on: January 7, 2016
Taxpayers could get hospital fee refund
Colorado lawmakers are facing a budget crunch because of revenues from a fee on medical services but legislative lawyers say the s ...
Published on: January 7, 2016
Feds shuttle illegal migrants around Texas
With their 21-day window closing, hundreds of minor migrants from Central America have been shuttled to new government holding fac ...
Published on: January 7, 2016
Amendment would curb judicial discipline system’s conflict of interest
Colorado's judicial discipline commission is overseen by judges and a Denver attorney is proposing a constitutional change to remo ...
Published on: January 7, 2016
Craig asks attorney general to compel GAB to open up John Doe records
“Unfortunately, officials of the GAB have refused to comply with the clear letter of the law and continue to shield these docume ...
Published on: January 6, 2016
Judge orders $255,000 payday for Paxton prosecutors
Collin County District Judge George Gallagher has ordered the county to pay $254,908.55 to three special prosecutors for their wor ...
Published on: January 6, 2016
TRENDING
Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 1
All week we’ve highlighted the most egregious examples of nanny statism, overweening bureaucracy and just plain o ...
Published on: January 1, 2016
Watchdog group to Congress: Do your job
As congressional Republicans and Democrats sparred over the reach of federal Inspectors General in the waning days of 20 ...
Published on: December 30, 2015
Feds’ foster care takeover could prompt reform
Most of Texas’ elected statewide officials have a weakness for posturing on superficial family issues.
Published on: January 4, 2016
The Best of 2015
Paying $124,668 a year, San Antonio can’t find enough cops
San Antonio is short 200 police officers, despite offering hiring bonuses and boosting entry-level pay past $40,000 to b ...
Published on: December 9, 2015
Obamacare calorie rules brewing trouble for craft beer makers
Brewers are facing the prospect of spending thousands of dollars for every variety of beer produced in order to have it ...
Published on: November 17, 2015
Customers tell horror stories of solar company that gets $422M in tax dollars
“As a customer, you have no say. With a solar lease, you are putting the stuff on your roof. You have a signed contrac ...
Published on: February 26, 2014
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