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Gessler says ballot scandal not yet over

By | 10.08.11 | 10:41 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

In the wake of the motion issued by Judge Brian Whitney in Gessler v. Johnson, Scott Gessler, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and State Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver all issued statements. Gessler said Friday’s decision was merely “the first salvo”.

He also said his intention in filing the suit was More…

Fracking up nationwide as Colorado officials eye new disclosure rule by year’s end

By | 09.21.11 | 12:02 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

Whether it’s called hydraulic fracturing, hydro-fracking or just plain fracking, the controversial but common natural gas drilling process remains the focus of intense public scrutiny and public awareness events from Colorado to New York, including a couple of unique fracking functions set for this weekend.

In Fort Collins on Saturday, More…

ACLU of Colorado backs marijuana legalization

By | 09.16.11 | 5:32 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

The ACLU of Colorado Thursday announced it has endorsed the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol.

Colo. cancer patient faces incarceration for medical marijuana

By | 09.09.11 | 9:10 am | More from The Colorado Independent

Bob Crouse has leukemia. He used to have medical marijuana. Then the police came to his house and took it away. Today, he faces felony charges for cultivating marijuana with the intent to distribute.

Perry getting immigration advice from Ariz. Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By | 09.08.11 | 11:03 am | More from The Colorado Independent

Rick Perry has been caught slumming–reaching out to discuss immigration with Maricopa (AZ) County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, one of the more famous anti-immigration voices of the West.

Montana lawsuit pertains to medical marijuana use while on probation

By | 09.07.11 | 9:42 am | More from The Colorado Independent

Medical marijuana, in virtually every state where it is legal, operates under a set of rules not applied to such drugs as Oxycontin and Percocet. You can get fired from your job if you test positive for marijuana regardless of your medical status. You may not be allowed to More…

VIDEO: Montana PBS documentary on medical marijuana

By | 08.25.11 | 3:16 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

Montana is a hotbed of contradiction, especially when it comes to medical marijuana. Voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana in 2004, but in 2011 the state legislature voted to dramatically restrict access to medical marijuana.

Alabama immigration law goes to trial today

By | 08.24.11 | 2:10 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

In Birmingham, Alabama today, the state goes to court to defend its new immigration law, which is set to go into effect Sept. 1. The United States has sued to block the law from being implemented, saying essentially that immigration is a federal issue.

Hold put on expanded bear hunting season in Colo.

By | 08.23.11 | 4:20 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

A state legislator is holding fire on his plan to broaden Colorado’s bear hunting season.

Colorado begins campaign aimed at drugged driving

By | 08.20.11 | 11:42 pm | More from The Colorado Independent

Friday, the Colorado Department of Transportation launched an anti-drugged driving campaign aimed at educating people about the dangers–and illegality–of driving while on drugs.

In addition to alcohol, the department said it and various law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for medical marijuana users, people driving under the influence of More…