Hyper-conservative “ReaganGirl” Marjorie Haun backs tax increase
The worm turns. However uncharacteristic, prominent local conservative Marjorie Haun, who bills herself as “ReaganGirl,” has found a tax she […]
Economics
Now’s Our Chance to Help School District 51 — Finally!
First the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and downtown business owners like Doug Simons of Enstrom Candies told city
Tipton Votes to Block Consumers’ Right to Sue Big Banks
Pay attention! One of your elected officials voted to take away your right to access the court system. Your House
Rep. Scott Tipton: A One-Man Wrecking Ball for Coloradans
Think House Representative Scott Tipton is on your side? Think again. In the last couple of weeks, Rep. Tipton has
Economics, politics, Religion, Worker advocacy
Mesa County Democrats Cheered at 4th of July Parade in Grand Junction
It’s a new thing for people on Grand Junction’s Main Street to cheer the Mesa County Democrats as they pass
Cell Tower to be Built in North Grand Junction Neighborhood Without Public Hearings
If you live in the area of 26 1/2 and H Roads, a big change is coming to your neighborhood, and
Reality Check: Does Your Political Affiliation Match Your Best Interests?
Here’s a question for Mesa County workers: When was the last time your political party helped make your life better? If
Activism, Crazy Republicans, Economics, Ethics, Grassroots advocacy, Lobbying, Secrecy
Grand Junction’s Tax Day March Dominates Downtown on the Day Before Easter
While some stayed home dying Easter eggs Saturday, almost 300 western slope citizens turned out for the national Tax March to demand Donald
Advertising, Crazy Republicans, Democracy, Economics, Elections
How About Letting the Rabble Decide What to Spend Their Own Tax Money On?
The way ballot proposals typically come about in Grand Junction, the Grand Junction Chamber, big local business owners and members
Corporations, Crazy Republicans, Democracy, Economics, Education, Health care, politics, Stupid Republicans
Rep. Scott Tipton Faces Upset Liberal Crowd at Montrose Town Hall
The western slope’s U.S. Congressional Representative Scott Tipton (R) faced a packed and overwhelmingly liberal/progressive crowd in the gymnasium at Montrose
Saying “No” to the Events Center Doesn’t Mean You’re Saying “No” to Grand Junction
The events center promoters call their group “Say Yes for Grand Junction,” but a “no” vote on the proposed events center doesn’t mean
Saying “No” to the Events Center Doesn’t Mean You’re Saying “No” to Grand Junction
The events center promoters call their group “Say Yes for Grand Junction,” but a “no” vote on the proposed events center doesn’t mean
Event Center Promos Mislead; Proposed Events are Costly
If you’ve eaten out lately, you may have seen table tents displayed at downtown restaurants promoting Measure 2A on the
Event Center Promos Mislead; Proposed Events are Costly
If you’ve eaten out lately, you may have seen table tents displayed at downtown restaurants promoting Measure 2A on the
Corporations, Corruption, Economics, Energy, Environment, Equal rights, Ethics, Grand Junction Chamber, politics
What is the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District, and Why Should We Care About it?
A guest post by Janet Johnson On February 6, Colorado House Representative Yeulin Willett introduced HB-1152 in the Colorado legislature, a
Corporations, Corruption, Economics, Energy, Environment, Equal rights, Ethics, Grand Junction Chamber, politics
What is the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District, and Why Should We Care About it?
A guest post by Janet Johnson On February 6, Colorado House Representative Yeulin Willett introduced HB-1152 in the Colorado legislature, a
Another Reason G.J. Needs a Recreation Center: The Skyline Warehouse
Last night I had the opportunity to attend a kids’ indoor soccer game at the Skyline indoor sports facility at 2522