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Democrat Andrew Romanoff knows that officials from opposite sides of the political aisle can get things done, even in the worst of times.
Romanoff, speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, worked with Republican Gov. Bill Owens on the ballot measure that would suspend the Taxpayer Bill of Rights spending caps and do away with the ratchet effect that strangled Colorado's economic recovery.See the full content of this document
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Divided State Government Workable, Officials Say
Romanoff addressed the issue of how governing can still be accomplished with a governor from one party and both legislative houses led by the opposing party.
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and the current Senate leadership are Democratic, while the state House is in Republican hands for only the second time in state history.Republicans have never held the Oklahoma Senate majority. However, at a 25-23 split, the lowest ever, Republicans need ...See the full content of this document
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