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The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
DENVER — Ten more loan-modification firms have agreed to comply with Colorado laws or be barred from doing business in the state. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Tuesday that the companies, nine of which are based outside Colorado, were accused of engaging in deceptive advertising or of collecting fees from Coloradans facing foreclosure without effectively modifying...
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The Denver Business Journal (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
As countless medical-marijuana dispensaries proliferate throughout the state, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on Monday said “yes” to the question of taxing pot.
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Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Attorney General John Suthers said in a legal opinion released late today that the sale of medical marijuana is subject to taxation.
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Don't Mess With Taxes (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
I've blogged repeatedly about the dire financial straits most states find themselves in nowadays. If things don't change, and soon, some state officials might decide to follow Colorado's latest revenue-raising move: taxing medical marijuana. Colorado's Attorney General John Suthers has informed Gov. Bill Ritter that, yes, the state does have the authority to tax medical...
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San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Ten more loan-modification firms have agreed to comply with Colorado laws or be barred from doing business in the state. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Tuesday that the companies, nine of which are based outside Colorado, were accused of engaging... Colorado - John Suthers - United States - Attorney general - Business
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ColoradoPols.com - Front Page (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Once again, we want to know which of the various candidates for major office that you consider to be the biggest lock for 2010 (of those who have credible opponents, that is, which leaves people like John Suthers off the list). If you had to pick just one name below, and you had to bet everything you had that they would win in 2010 , who would you choose?
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The Denver Business Journal (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Colorado will receive $42 million for environmental remediation of various Asarco Inc. sites around the state, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Tuesday.
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The Denver Business Journal (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Colorado officials have taken action against 10 loan-modification companies over the past few months, state Attorney General John Suthers said Tuesday.
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Mount Virtus (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
As Don at Business Word notes, the Ryan Frazier campaign yesterday touted a list of endorsements from “nearly one hundred influential Coloradans” in his bid to be the next Congressman from the 7th District. Yes, the list contains the names of some heavy-hitters — including Phil Anschutz, Pete Coors, Attorney General John Suthers, and former [...]
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San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter plans to direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax. Ritter's move comes after Colorado Attorney John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued Monday that medical marijuana is considered personal property that can... Medical cannabis - Colorado - Drug - Health - Illegal
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The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... marijuana to the states. The governor announced his decision after Colorado Attorney General John Suthers issued a statement Monday saying that medical marijuana is "tangible property that is generally subject to state sales tax." The ... Email
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ColoradoPols.com - Front Page (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Given our current mess of a state budget and lack of revenue, this seems to make too much sense . As The Denver Post reports: In an opinion that could generate more revenue for cash-strapped governments and give additional legitimacy to a fledgling industry, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that the state can collect sales tax on medical marijuana. "Medical marijuana...
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AFP Blog: Recent News of Note (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
State officials promote wise charitable giving - Journal Advocate: "DENVER — Amid the upcoming holiday season, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers and Secretary of State Bernie Buescher appealed to residents to consider charitable giving but also to give wisely.“Undoubtedly, these are tough economic times,” Buescher said. “However, for those traditional...
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LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF COLORADO BLOG (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
DENVER -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is telling medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax -- and the budding industry is ready to pay for "legitimacy." Ritter's move comes after Colorado Attorney John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued...
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Above the Law (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Ben Harper says that "what's from the earth is of the greatest worth." Yesterday, ex-U.S. attorney John McKay weighed in on the marijuana debate, and said that "what's from the earth" shouldn't be illegal. Instructing federal agencies to ignore congressional laws is not a fix, said McKay. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer : McKay faulted Congress for failing to take initiative...
