Legal Filings
May 17, 2012
Ethics Watch and Other Groups Call on Governor to Veto Bill to Weaken CORA Access to Ballots
Ethics Watch has joined other groups calling on Governor Hickenlooper to veto a bill that would allow some…
May 07, 2012
Ethics Watch Director Addresses IEC On Travel Guidelines
Today, Colorado Ethics Watch Director Luis Toro appeared before the Independent Ethics Commission to comment on pending revisions…
May 02, 2012
Ethics Watch Requests IRS Investigation of Partisan “Watchdog” Group
Today, Colorado Ethics Watch filed a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) against the Open Government Institute…
In the News
May 16, 2012
Colorado groups urge veto of limits on voted-ballot inspections
The Denver Post (Sara Burnett) A growing coalition is asking Gov. John Hickenlooper to veto a bill that creates rules for public inspection of voted ballots, saying it is "an unprecedented step" to block the public's right to ensure fair elections that was "ramrodded" through the legislature in its final days. Read More ›
May 15, 2012
Colorado legislature kills civil unions bill
Free Speech Radio News (Jim Pullen) During the regular session, the civil unions bill passed three House committee hurdles with bi-partisan support. Read More ›
May 11, 2012
Colorado bond companies’ role in school campaigns raises questions
The Denver Post (David Olinger) When Colorado citizens vote to borrow money to build new schools, a library or a recreation center, the crusader behind the curtain is often the investment banker who gets paid to sell the bonds. Read More ›