Colorado Ballot Initiative Puts Rights of People Over Corporate Rights
Think businesses have too many rights over citizens? Then attend a free informational session Tuesday, April 29 in Grand Junction […]
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Petition Asks Grand Junction Mayor Sam Susuras to Step Down
A petition is circulating on Change.org asking Grand Junction Mayor Sam Susuras to step down from office immediately. Mr. Susuras became mayor
G.J. Mayor Rebuked for Openly Backing Fraudulent Use of Federal Funds
Former Grand Junction Mayor Bill Pitts, speaking during the public comment period at the February 5th City Council meeting, charged
Philip Morris on the First Surgeon Generals Report in 1964
January, 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health
ALEC Pushes Bills to Penalize Homeowners Who Install Solar Panels
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the corporate bill mill that pushes “Stand Your Ground” laws like the Florida law
Lawsuit Filed Against Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority
Updated December 22, 2013 A lawsuit (pdf) was filed against the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority and its former director December
Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Blows It Again
The Grand Junction (Colorado) Area Chamber of Commerce urges citizens to shop local and “put their hard-earned dollars to work
Right Wing Front Group Compass Colorado Uses New Unethical Tactic
The shady right-wing political front group Compass Colorado us using a new strategy against its opponents: filing frivolous ethics complaints
Mesa County GOP in Takeover Mode, Now Seeks Control of School Board
On October 16, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported that front range billionaire C. Edward McVaney had donated substantial funds to
Court Upholds Fraud Conviction Against Church of Scientology
A French appeals court has let stand a 2009 conviction against the Church of Scientology for organized fraud. The case
G.J. Chamber Ignores the Single Biggest Business Issue Around: the Government Shutdown
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce took the time to endorse school board candidates in a what is supposed
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Goes After Protest Website
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hired a Denver law firm to write a letter threatening operators of the
FDA Drags Feet on Regulating Menthol in Cigarettes
It’s own Tobacco Products Advisory Scientific Committee (TPASC) concluded in 2011 that menthol cigarettes increase hazards to human health, but
Colin Powell Outs “Voter ID” as Voter Suppression, Says Laws will Backfire
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, said on Face the Nation that Republican claims that “Voter ID” laws
Grand Junction Citizens Unveil New Anti-Chamber Website
Members of Grand Junction, Colorado’s “Rein in the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce” Facebook group have unveiled a new
Thousands Protest at ALEC’s 40th Annual Meeting in Chicago
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) held its 40th annual meeting earlier this month at the Palmer House Hotel in
Rick Brainard Resigns, Disses Almost Everyone on the Way Out the Door
Grand Junction citizens breathed a huge sigh of relief yesterday morning after hearing the news that convicted criminal Rick Brainard