Ethics Watch in the News
February 22, 2012

Political ads: “Magic words” ruling that boosts 527s disappoints Ethics Watch

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that political organizations dubbed 527s can spend unlimited funds for state candidates as long as the ads they're financing don't include so-called "magic words" such as "vote for" or "defeat."

The decision is a disappointment for Colorado Ethics Watch, which began pressing the case since 2008.

State Supreme Court rules some attack ads legal

Aurora Sentinel (Associated Press) The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that some political attack ads in state races are not subject to contribution limits Read More ›

Colorado Supreme Court backs unlimited spending by 527s

The Denver Post (Sara Burnett) Handing political organizations known as 527s a big victory heading into the 2012 election, Read More ›

A life less ordinary

Colorado Springs Independent (J. Adrian Stanley) Tracking the combustible Douglas Bruce through the years Read More ›

Alice Nichol persists in race for Adams County commissioner

The Denver Post (Monte Whaley) A defiant Alice Nichol said Monday she will seek a third term as Adams County commissioner Read More ›

Shareholders demand info about political contributions

Denver Business Journal (Heather Draper) An improbable group of activists are leading efforts to regulate the flood of money pouring into the 2012 election Read More ›

Settlement looks likely in alleged violation of Colorado ethics law by public trustees

The Denver Post (David Migoya) The association representing Colorado's appointed and elected public trustees is expected to agree that it violated state ethics laws Read More ›

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