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Colorado lawmakers oppose changing PERA funding as the system faces a crisis

Colorado lawmakers lamented the state’s tight fiscal situation and rejected a bill Friday that would have increased annual payments to the public employee pension fund amid inflation. “I think it’s a good concept. I don’t see how we can afford…

Yadira Caraveo criticizes Gabe Evans for anti-Semitic posts by a fired employee

U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo sharply criticized her Republican opponent on Tuesday, saying Gabe Evans had not sufficiently distanced himself from recent social media posts by his former political director that were anti-Semitic and promoted political violence. “He did not say…

Canada will supply Colorado’s next group of wolves for reintroduction

The next wolves to be released as part of Colorado state’s reintroduction efforts will come from the Canadian province of British Columbia, wildlife officials said Friday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will trap up to 15 wolves from the Canadian province…

Lauren Boebert and Trisha Calvarese discuss the economy and veterans care

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert and her Democratic opponent Trisha Calvarese argued about veterans’ care, the national debt and the congressional record on Tuesday during their only scheduled debate in the race for the 4th Congressional District seat. Calvarese, a former…

Libertarian drops out of Yadira Caraveo’s CD8 race and endorses Gabe Evans

The Libertarian candidate running for a congressional seat from Colorado’s Front Range is dropping out and endorsing the Republican challenger, potentially boosting Republicans’ chances of capturing one of the most hotly contested seats in America. Eric Joss, the Libertarian candidate…

Bill to prevent popular initiatives in Colorado goes to vote

With an agreement to avoid a vote on the property tax, the halfway point of the legislative process was reached on Wednesday, so that the law can be finally passed later this week. Shortly after noon, the Colorado House of…

Why Colorado lawmakers are holding another special session on property taxes

The Colorado State Legislature is meeting this week for a special session on property taxes – for the second time in a year. Given the twists and turns in the state’s property tax debate, it’s easy to get confused as…

Colorado House of Representatives advances agreement on property tax initiatives

The property tax reform bill at the heart of an agreement between state officials and conservative activists to repeal two ballot initiatives moved forward as planned on Tuesday, paving the way for a key hearing before the full Colorado House…

Colorado Legislature Actions on Second Day of Special Property Tax Session

The Colorado General Assembly met this morning for the second day of a special property tax session to pass tax relief as part of a deal with conservative activists to avoid even deeper cuts on the November ballot. The session…

Denver’s special sales tax, broken down by revenue and use

In 2006, Denver voters approved the city’s first special sales tax, supporting the creation of the Denver Preschool Program by the narrowest of margins, just 1,815 votes, or a fraction of a percent. But nearly 20 years later, special taxes…