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Colorado Democrats fail to challenge TABOR as legislative session nears end

Lawmakers look to pass funding for first responders in final days of regular session

The Denver Gazette

GUEST COLUMN: Parents are a check on school leaders

GUEST COLUMN: Parents are a check on school leaders

Rocky Mountain Voice

Colorado’s fentanyl crisis exposes a deadly failure of leadership

‘One voice crying out in the wilderness doesn’t get a lot of attention’: Pueblo police chief grateful for help in push for criminal justice reform

The Connection - April 2025

Advance Colorado

The Taxpayer\'s Bill of Rights is Here to Stay

GUEST OPINION: The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights is ‘here to stay’

Advance Colorado

Colorado Fees

Colorado Peak Politics

Coloradans get their chance to scrap sanctuary laws with ballot measure

Washington Examiner

Three ballot measures advocate for energy consumer choice

Measured Response: Meet Michael Fields, the Republican \"Governor\" of Colorado

The Connection - March 2025

Gas or electric? Ballot issue keeps it your choice | Sean Duffy

The Denver Gazette

Proposals forbid Colorado governments from banning gas or propane-fired appliances

Rocky Mountain Voice

Advance Colorado ballot measure would end Colorado’s sanctuary state policy

The Denver Gazette

EDITORIAL: Unshackle Colorado’s law officers on illegal immigration

Colorado group files ballot initiative over state immigration law

The Center Square

Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy

The Denver Gazette

Group targets Colorado\'s \'sanctuary laws\' for repeal

Conservative group targets Colorado’s immigration policies, files ballot measure to force ICE cooperation

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urges lawmakers to pay fallen officer\'s widow $1 million as mandated by voter-approved measure

https://gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-colorado-s-crime-fight-must-bypass-the-legislature/article_fe4e111a-cc8d-11ef-b99d-0bcbaab98aa9.html

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s crime fight must bypass the Legislature

The Connection - 2025 Policy Agenda

GUEST OPINION: ‘If politicians wont do it, the people still can’

EDITORIAL: Heed Colorado voters’ will on crime fight

End of defund police era? Crime, prosecutorial crackdown in blue and purple states signals shift, experts say

Perspective: Colorado vs. the First Amendment

PERSPECTIVE: Colorado conservatives proceed with new hope

Colorado Politics

Colorado legal experts weigh in on \'truth in sentencing\' measure

Even blue states are embracing a tougher approach to crime

America’s Blue Bastions Have Crept Right Amid Rampant Crime And Homelessness

Colorado Politics

Advance Colorado\'s Michael Fields is \'very encouraged\' by election results

Law Enforcement Today

Colorado voters pass Prop 130 - giving $350M to law enforcement to help recruit and retain officers

Blue state makes $350M \'defund police\' comeback after record homicides, violent gang takeovers

National VP of Fraternal Order of Police says Colorado\'s Proposition 130 will give police \'the resources necessary to do their jobs\'

Colorado Voters Approve $350 Million for Police Pay, Benefits, Training

Americans Voted To Get Tough On Crime This Election As Measures Pass With Resounding Support

Advance Colorado

The Connection - Nov 2024

Conservative group behind key 2024 ballot measures discusses three wins and one loss

Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado State Board of Education election results: Republicans hold lead over Democrats

Proposition 130, aimed at helping police departments recruit and retain officers, projected to pass

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s commitment to school choice? Booming charter enrollment

The Colorado Sun

Proposition 130: Voters back a $350M funding boost for Colorado law enforcement

Colorado voters approve Proposition 128, which changes how offenders\' parole eligibility works

Sheriff Roybal’s reaction to passing of “Back the Blue”

El Paso County Sheriff\'s Office

Sheriff Roybal Issues Statement Praising the Passage of \'Back the Blue\', Proposition 130

Tough-on-crime laws are winning at the ballot box

Sheriff Roybal’s reaction to passing of “Back the Blue”

EDITORIAL: Coloradans weary of crime, wary of big change

The Denver Gazette

State Board of Education Republican candidates lead in 3 districts

Amendment 80, Prop 128, Prop 130 supported by conservative advocacy group

The Arapahoe Pinnacle

The Case for Colorado Proposition 130

The Denver Gazette

Law enforcement funding, pair of criminal justice measures pass

ENDORSEMENTS: The Gazette\'s last-minute voting suggestions

Greeley Tribune

Rep. Ryan Armagost: Why wealthy education groups are fighting your right to school choice

School choice is on the ballot in these 3 states

Candidates, analysts react to new 8th District poll showing slight lead to Caraveo

Colorado Politics

Prop 130 enables us to ensure Colorado community safety | OPINION

Colorado Politics

Help school choice change even more lives across Colorado | PODIUM

Canon City Daily Record

Fremont County Commissioner Kevin Grantham: Amendment 80 can protect rights of parents, students

EDITORIAL: Union establishment despises school choice

Centennial Citizen

Letter: Support Amendment 80

El Paso County Sheriff Roybal Discusses Proposition 130

Englewood Herald

Letter: Amendment 80 is vital for ensuring school choice

Colorado Politics

Crime and punishment on the 2024 Colorado ballot | SLOAN

Rocky Mountain Voice

Overbeck: Don’t align with teachers’ unions against Amendment 80 for school choice

Northglenn Thornton Sentinel

David Acunto: ‘Back The Blue’ on this year’s ballot

Colorado Politics

Why we must vote to protect school choice in Colorado | PODIUM

GUEST OPINION: Fight crime, support first responders, vote “yes” on Proposition 130

The Denver Post

Opinion: Serving only half a sentence for armed robbery? Colorado\'s weak parole laws can be fixed with Prop 128

Aspen Daily News

Vote yes on Amendment 80 to preserve school choice

The Florence Reporter

Opinion: Amendment 80 Can Protect Rights of Parents & Students

Understanding Colorado Amendment 80

Denver Catholic

Empowering parents: The fight for educational choice in Colorado

The Daily Signal

School Choice on the Ballot in 3 States

Chalkbeat Colorado

Guía del votante: La Enmienda 80 pondría en la Constitución de Colorado el derecho de elegir libremente escuelas de preferencia

The Aspen Times

Balderston: Supporting school choice

Colorado Politics

Educational freedom on the Colorado ballot | SLOAN

Advance Colorado

The Connection - Oct 2024

Colorado Politics

Let’s protect our children and stand up for our school choice rights | OPINION

El Comercio de Colorado

Firma Invitada – Defiende a los padres y niños apoyando la Enmienda 80

El Comercio de Colorado

Guest Columnist – Stand Up for Parents and Kids and Support Amendment 80

Chalkbeat Colorado

Voter guide: Amendment 80 would enshrine school choice in Colorado Constitution

Colorado Voters to Consider 14 Ballot Measures — Pay Attention to These Three

Proposition 128 would require offenders spend more time in prison before parole

The Colorado Sun

Opinion: Amendment 80 is important to safeguard school choice in the Colorado Constitution

Jeffco Transcript

Letter: School choice is great for teachers, too

Aurora mayor, analysts anticipate reactions to planned Trump rally

Proposition 128 aims to increase the time violent offenders serve behind bars in Colorado

Proposition 130 would increase funding for law enforcement across Colorado

Proposition 130 would provide $350 million for law enforcement in Colorado if passed in November

GUEST OPINION: Propositions 128 & 130 will make Colorado safer

Proposition 130 would provide $350 million for law enforcement in Colorado

Candidates, analysts react to Colorado District 8 poll results

The Denver Gazette

The ‘transformative power’ of school choice

National Taxpayers Union Foundation

NTUF Victory in Colorado: Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Hearing Water District Appeal

Who’s afraid of school choice? | Sean Duffy

Rocky Mountain Voice

Prop. 130 will create $1 million death benefit for emergency responders

National Taxpayers Union Foundation

TABOR Wins: Colorado Supreme Court Declines to Review Taxpayer Victory Against Water Conservancy District

PERSPECTIVE: Voting for choice

Buckeye Reporter

Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to review Colorado ballot language case

Colorado Politics

Need for school choice, Amendment 80, transcends parties | PODIUM

ENDORSEMENT: YES on Amendment 80; secure Coloradans’ right to school choice

ENDORSEMENT: Keep suspects at bay, make convicts pay — YES on I & 128

Douglas County Sheriff

Sheriff Weekly Announces Support for Public Safety Initiatives

Colorado Springs leaders advocating for two propositions

Colorado Politics

‘Back The Blue’ with your vote this November | PODIUM

Colorado Springs officials advocating for Propositions 128 and 130

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s charter schools raise the bar

The Colorado education establishment is peddling school choice myths. Here’s the truth.

Colorado Point of View | Full episode: Sept. 15, 2024

Colorado’s New Property Tax Reform Could Save You Hundreds

Opinion: Why voters should add the right to school choice to Colorado’s Constitution

PERSPECTIVE: A cut, a cap — a big win

The Denver Gazette

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs property tax bills

Revolving door makes sentencing a farce in Colorado | George Brauchler

Americans for Tax Reforms

Bipartisan Tax Bill Marks a Win for Colorado Taxpayers

‘We are proud to see Colorado move forward’: State legislature passes lasting property tax solution

Colorado Politics

Vote ‘Back the Blue’ to curb crime in Colorado | Denver Gazette

Colorado Politics

Finally, some real property tax relief | Colorado Springs Gazette

Kiowa County Press

\'Back The Blue\' November ballot initiative would shift $350M to law enforcement

Colorado Peak Politics

All Coloradans win from new tax breaks secured by conservatives

Ballot initiative ‘Back the Blue’ would direct $350M to Colorado law enforcement, $1M death benefit

The Denver Post

Gov. Jared Polis signs property tax compromise bill after conservative group pulls ballot initiatives

The Denver Gazette

ENDORSEMENT: Vote ‘Back the Blue’ to curb crime in Colorado

Common Sense Institute

Proposition 130: Funding For Law Enforcement

The Center Square

\'Back The Blue\' November ballot initiative would shift $350M to law enforcement

Voters will decide whether to set aside $350 million for Colorado law enforcement

EDITORIAL: Finally, some real property tax relief

‘Back the Blue’ initiative to appear on November ballot

‘Back the Blue’ initiative to appear on November ballot

Colorado voters will decide if people convicted of violent crimes should spend more time in prison before being eligible for parole

Colorado lawmakers reach deal aimed at halting property tax hikes

Colorado passes property tax deal in special session

Chalkbeat Colorado

Officials declare victory for school funding after tax deal struck in Colorado

Colo. Group Asks US Justices To Revive Ballot Law Dispute

Chalkbeat Colorado

Initiative 138: Colorado voters to decide on putting school choice in the state constitution

Colorado Reaches a Property-Tax Crossroads

Mountain States Legal Foundation

New Case: Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives are Being Undermined by Compelled Use of Government Language

EDITORIAL: Demand accountability of Colorado’s convicts

Ballotpedia News

Advance Colorado Action qualifies two more ballot measures: one to establish a constitutional right to school choice and one to enact parole changes

Here’s how Colorado’s special session could save homeowners about 2 percent on property taxes

The Prowers Journal

Initiative 112 lets voters decide whether certain felons serve longer sentences

The Colorado Sun

Coloradans will decide if people convicted of violent crimes should be imprisoned longer before being parole-eligible

Colorado Politics

Proposition 108 qualifies for November ballot, Colorado lawmakers hope to stop via a compromise

Colorado Politics

Put school choice in Colorado constitution to protect state education | PODIUM

Gov. Polis calls special session on property taxes — again — in response to ballot measure threat

Property taxes in Colorado lead to another special session, watch Left, Right, Center

The Denver Post

Is an end to Colorado’s property tax wars in sight? Maybe — if distrust and frustrations don’t get in the way.

The solution to Colorado’s property tax problem could be coming soon

Post Independent

Colorado governor calls special session on property taxes for second time in 10 months

Kiowa County Press

Deal to get property tax items off ballot is focus of Colorado special session

Ballot questions tackle high property taxes that come with rising home values

Rocky Mountain Voice

New era of tough-on-crime policy and support of police would be implemented by Advance Colorado measures

Deal to get property tax items off ballot is focus of Colorado special session

Gov. Polis calls special session on property taxes — again — in response to ballot measure threat

Source: Polis to call special session on property taxes

Colorado\'s high property taxes one reason why Gov. Jared Polis calls second Special Session

Polis calls special session on Colorado property taxes as ballot measures loom

Gov. Jared Polis calls 2nd Special Session in less than year for Colorado\'s high property taxes

The Denver Gazette

Colorado lawmakers, groups welcome Gov. Jared Polis\' call for special session on property tax

Polis calls special session on Colorado property taxes as ballot measures loom

Gov. Jared Polis calls second Special Session in less than a year to address Colorado\'s high property taxes

The Denver Gazette

Gov. Jared Polis confirms deal, lawmakers will convene special session to tackle property taxes

Polis calls special session on Colorado property taxes as ballot measures loom

The Denver Post

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis calls special session on property taxes — the second in a year

The Sum & Substance

Legislature going into special session to try to pass further property-tax breaks

Polis calls special session to work out property tax compromise

Colorado governor calls for special session on property taxes

Gov. Jared Polis calls special session, beginning Aug. 26, to address Colorado property tax relief

\"It\'s time to end the property tax wars\": Gov. Jared Polis calls special legislative session to lower property taxes

Source: Polis to call special session on property taxes

Republicans\' biggest victory in years: A special session on property tax relief

Ballot questions tackle high property taxes that come with rising home values

The Pueblo Chieftain

Fidura: Cutting property taxes is simple…and overdue

Window narrows for negotiating property tax relief with Colorado lawmakers

The Center Square

Study: Solutions for Colorado\'s crime found in sentencing, ending bond practices

EDITORIAL: A new opening for property-tax reform?

Colorado Politics

A new opening for property-tax reform? | Colorado Springs Gazette

Ballotpedia News

Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative that would provide funding to law enforcement agencies

Colorado Politics

‘Back The Blue’ ballot initiative garners close to 200,000 signatures

The Denver Gazette

Back The Blue’ ballot initiative garners close to 200,000 signatures

Colorado Politics

School choice ballot initiative a big win for homeschoolers | PODIUM

The Denver Gazette

EDITORIAL: Colorado steps closer to real property tax relief

The Daily Sentinel

Property tax cut could make ballot

The Prowers Journal

Signatures submitted to add Colorado property tax initiative to November ballot

Ballotpedia News

Advance Colorado Action submits signatures for three ballot initiatives addressing property taxes, parole eligibility, and a constitutional right to school choice

Advance Colorado

The Connection - July 2024

Advance Colorado

The Connection - March 2024

Advance Colorado

The Connection - April 2024

Colorado Politics

Jared Polis touts Colorado\'s work on reducing taxes at ALEC\'s annual meeting

What does Initiative 50 on the Colorado ballot really mean?

Colorado Politics

Backers of school choice, sentencing initiatives submit signatures for Colorado\'s November ballot

The Denver Gazette

Backers of school choice, sentencing initiatives submit signatures for Colorado\'s November ballot

Colorado Politics

Signatures submitted to add Colorado property tax initiative to November ballot

Colorado property tax initiative on November ballot

Colorado Politics

Election recount in Colorado confirms Larry Don Suckla's victory; rural communities struggle with mental health access; Denver mayor touts homeless response

Around 200K signatures submitted for property tax initiative

Proposition 108 aims to cut property taxes

Pikes Peak Courier

Colorado voters face complicated options on property taxes in November

Colorado Community Media

Steve Peck: Citizens’ Tax Cut is solution to Colorado crisis

Four More Measures Could Soon Make Colorado\'s November Ballot

The Colorado Sun

Why Colorado Concern stands by property tax cut

These are the top-searched issues in Colorado and across the US

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Rocky Mountain Voice

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protection in Colorado constitution

Colorado\'s multi-million-dollar budget deficit could get worse before November elections

The Sum & Substance

A look at the nine initiatives headed to the November ballot — and the 23 others that could join them

Colorado voters reject far-leaning primary candidates

The Colorado Sun

Colorado ends budget year $164M in the red with potential tax cuts looming on November ballot

Safeguard school choice in Colorado’s constitution

Safeguard school choice in Colorado’s constitution

The Pueblo Chieftain

Naumann: Let’s embed our right to school choice in the Colorado Constitution

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Washington Examiner

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Property Tax Burdens Are Rising, As Is Interest In Reining Them In

Kiowa County Press

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

State Board of Education winners: Longtime Boulder school board member beats well-funded opponent

Colorado Politics

Colorado to see \'enormous decrease\' in revenue, less TABOR refunds because of new tax laws

Colorado Politics

Securing the future of school choice in Colorado | Colorado Springs Gazette

The Sum & Substance

Colorado budget director details $3B in potential cuts from property-tax-cut initiatives

The Center Square

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protected in Colorado constitution

Colorado Newsline

Voter guide 2024: Democratic state House primary races Q&A

Colorado Politics

Republican flags of failure and signs of success | CALDARA

EDITORIAL: Securing the future of school choice in Colorado

Letters: Biden’s conviction makes the Trump “persecution story” harder to follow

With home prices up more than 50% in US, some states try to contain property taxes

Coloradans Not Alone in Property Tax Battles as Home Values Soar

Some states look to control property taxes as home prices soar by 50%

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Colorado Politics

Tax-Hiking Hansen\'s one angry guy | DUFFY

The North Platte Telegraph

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Big News Network

With home prices up by 50%, some states try to control property taxes

Colorado Politics

Colorado voters face 2 property tax policy options; DA won\'t file charges against Dave Williams, Vickie Tonkins; groups urge veto of elections bill | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Colorado Politics

Colorado voters face complicated options on property taxes in November

Colorado Politics

Property tax bill produced key improvements thanks to GOP participation | PODIUM

Colorado Politics

How will Colorado navigate \'The Storm Before the Calm\'? | HUDSON

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Colorado Politics

Colorado justices skeptical of education co-ops\' ability to locate schools outside boundaries

Colorado Politics

Legislature’s property tax relief-lite is no boon to business, either | Denver Gazette

Colorado GOP urges parents to remove kids from public schools

Colorado Politics

Property tax growth cap fails to fund constitutionally mandated programs | POINT

Property tax relief battle in Colorado moves to the ballot

The Colorado Sun

Democrats are set to unveil their Colorado property tax relief plan this week. Here’s what’s in it.

Influential business group is now allied with Republicans in Colorado’s property tax war

Colorado Politics

Colorado Republicans celebrate policy wins in 2024 legislative session

A game of chicken over Colorado property taxes

EDITORIAL: Legislature’s property tax relief-lite is no boon to business, either

Gov. Polis signs cuts to income, sales and property taxes into law as ballot fight looms

The Center Square

Critics point to November for relief as Colorado Gov. Polis signs two tax bills

Ground Hog Day for property tax relief

More early endorsements raise questions among Colorado GOP

Ballotpedia News

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #110

The Black Chronicle

Colorado lawmakers pass property tax bill in last hours of session

Colorado Peak Politics

State lawmakers pass yet another property tax increase and claim it’s a cut

Why we need ‘The Citizens’ Tax Cut’

Colorado Newsline

A game of chicken over Colorado property taxes

Greeley Tribune

Gov. Polis signs cuts to income, sales and property taxes into law as ballot fight looms

The Center Square

Colorado lawmakers pass property tax bill in last hours of session

Denver Business Journal

Despite property tax bill\'s passage, Colorado could still see a battle at the ballot box

Deal, and no deal: Why one of the legislature’s biggest bills likely won’t prevent a ballot battle

The Colorado Sun

Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

Colorado Politics

3 takeaways from Colorado\'s 2024 legislative session

Deal, and no deal: Why one of the legislature’s biggest bills likely won’t prevent a ballot battle

The Colorado Sun

Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

Colorado Newsline

Bipartisan property tax reform passed by Colorado lawmakers ahead of 2024 ballot showdown

Colorado Politics

3 takeaways from Colorado\'s 2024 legislative session

Missoula Current

COLORADO PITCHES ‘PERMANENT SOLUTION’ ON PROPERTY TAXES

Colorado Politics

Property tax deal advances, faces a tight deadline to the finish

The Business Journals

Despite property tax bill\'s passage, Colorado could still see a battle at the ballot box

The Durango Herald

Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal

EDITORIAL: Lawmakers strike out on property-tax relief

Colorado lawmakers approve property tax plan on final day of 2024 legislative session

New property tax relief proposal gives Colorado lawmakers hope for peace in ballot wars — but a truce is elusive

Colorado Politics

Polis, lawmakers, others strike deal expected to reduce property taxes by $1.3 billion in first year

Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal

Polis, lawmakers, others strike deal expected to reduce property taxes by $1.3 billion in first year

Colorado legislature: Property tax deal leaves out key groups; House passes oil and gas bills

Bipartisan bill would bring long-term property tax relief for Colorado homeowners

Colorado lawmakers say property tax bill will deliver significant savings

Davidsonian News

Colorado Lawmakers Strike Deal on Property Tax Bill, Promising Significant Savings

Washington Examiner

Last-minute bipartisan bill in Senate would reduce Colorado property taxes

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2993949/last-minute-bipartisan-bill-in-senate-would-reduce-colorado-property-taxes/

Colorado legislature: Property tax agreement is elusive; land-use bills advance; medical malpractice dealDenv

The Colorado Sun

Colorado lawmakers reach last-minute bipartisan property tax deal that averts cuts to K-12 funding

The Sum & Substance

Legislators announce, advance bipartisan bill to reduce property taxes

Colorado legislature: Lawmakers announce property tax deal helping homeowners, commercial properties

Colorado Politics

Property tax deal advances, faces a tight deadline to the finish

Caraveo 1 of 4 Democrats in favor of removing gray wolf protections

Buck, Lamborn give ‘exit interviews’ on the state of Congress

The tax rebellion that could reshape Western politics

Colorado Newsline

Colorado lawmakers pitch a ‘permanent solution’ on property taxes as ballot fight looms

Big business and politicians are playing a game of chicken over property taxes

Colorado Times Recorder

Dozens of High-Stakes Initiatives Could Appear on Colorado’s 2024 Ballot

10th Circ. Says Colo. Tax Ballot Law Doesn\'t Compel Speech

Colorado Springs News

Ballot initiative titles are government speech, Tenth Circuit rules, spiking First Amendment claims

The Colorado Sun

Colorado lawmakers reach last-minute bipartisan property tax deal that averts cuts to K-12 funding

Lawmakers advance bills to use TABOR money for new tax credits

Colorado Politics

10th Circuit rejects conservative group\'s challenge to ballot title transparency law

The Colorado Sun

Colorado legislature’s property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo after state commission balks at draft proposal

‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?

The Sum & Substance

In shift, appointed commission proposes cap on property-tax revenue increases

Colorado Politics

Colorado\'s not California East — yet — thanks to TABOR | DUFFY

Advance Colorado

COMMITTEE REJECTION OF ‘TRUTH IN SENTENCING’ BILL A SETBACK FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Advance Colorado

LEADING GROUPS THAT HAVE TAKEN OPPOSING SIDES ON PROPERTY TAX BALLOT MEASURES IN THE PAST JOIN FORCES BEHIND A PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PLAN FOR ’24 BALLOT

The Connection - September 2023

The Connection - September 2023

Special Session Showdown

Special Session Showdown

Colorado lawmakers to consider major property tax plan as session nears end

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Releases Report on Model Local Government Policies

Advance Colorado

TAX COMMISSION POISED TO FAIL IN ITS CHARGE TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Advance Colorado

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY COALITION TARGETS BILL FOR DEFEAT THAT AIMS TO KILL CHARTER SCHOOLS

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado & Colorado Concern Present Tax Rollback and Cap to Property Tax Task Force

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado & Colorado Concern To Discuss Property Tax Relief Plan Before State Property Tax Commission

Long-awaited property tax relief bill drops at Colorado Capitol in the final days of the legislative session

Colorado Politics

Smart local leaders fight state sanctuary laws | DUFFY

Pagosa Daily Post

OPINION: Bold Solutions Needed, to Roll Back Taxes

The Colorado Sun

The vast majority of Colorado Democrats’ affordable housing legislation is still pending

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Says Legislative Property Tax Plan Fails to Deliver for Taxpayers

The Colorado Sun

The vast majority of Colorado Democrats’ affordable housing legislation is still pending

Colorado Newsline

Dozens of high-stakes initiatives could appear on Colorado’s 2024 ballot

Colorado Politics

Colorado lawmakers to introduce long-awaited property tax relief bill

Colorado’s oil and gas industry drops ballot measure to defend gas stoves and furnaces — for now

The Sum & Substance

Details of property-tax cut proposal revealed

The Colorado Sun

Colorado Democrats say property tax relief is coming. There’s no money in the state budget to pay for it.

The Colorado Sun

One department accounts for half of the general fund increase in Colorado’s state budget

The Colorado Sun

Three strikes for Jared Polis; Voters no longer see Colorado as swing state

Charter school bill draws rally at Colorado Capitol

Colorado Politics

Upending consensus on Colorado’s charter schools | PODIUM

EDITORIAL: Pressure is on for property-tax relief

Colorado Politics

Proposed sweeping changes to Colorado charter schools could divide Democrats

EDITORIAL: Colorado communities benefit by going local

Colorado Democrats are eliminating secrecy from a survey they use to help decide the fate of bills

Affordable housing up for debate in the Colorado legislature

The Center Square

Bill introduced would make wide-ranging changes to Colorado charter schools

Colorado Peak Politics

Rather than cut waste, Colo would let property owners pay inflated taxes over years

Colorado task force looking for long-term property tax solutions close to finalizing recommendations

Colorado ballot initiative would cap property taxes at 4%, where state task force stands

Property tax commission narrowing in on proposals that differ from ballot initiatives

The Sum & Substance

Property tax commission narrowing in on proposals that differ from ballot initiatives

Proposed property tax solutions presented before Colorado commission

You might see a property tax cut on your ballot in November

Colorado Politics

Proposed sweeping changes to Colorado charter schools could divide Democrats

Property tax bills already adjusted, assessor says

The Denver Post

Predictable property tax hikes or a fiscal train wreck? Political wrangling begins around proposed ballot-box fixes

The Daily Sentinel

Let\'s not push tourists away from Colorado

Complete Colorado

Bipartisan bill codifies donor privacy for Colorado non-profits

Colorado Politics

Crime rises as punishment falls out of fashion at the Capitol | DUFFY

The Colorado Sun

Colorado conservatives want a property tax cap. The state’s bipartisan tax commission hates the idea

Colorado Politics

Who wants to reduce the income tax rate? | SLOAN

Bill to cut Colorado income taxes put on hold

EDITORIAL: Make Colorado’s criminals serve their time

The Colorado Sun

The Unaffiliated | The story behind the Colorado Concern, Advance Colorado property tax alliance

Colorado Politics

The top-5 list of losing legislation from session — so far | OPINION

Colorado Politics

Ballot measure seeks to cap Colorado\'s property tax revenue growth at 4%, return rates to 2022 levels

Colorado Newsline

Conservative groups unite to back property tax cut on Colorado’s 2024 ballot

The Center Square

Groups file Colorado ballot measure to cut, cap property taxes

Colorado Politics

Make violent offenders serve more of their sentences | BRAUCHLER

Colorado Democrats introduce new gun reform measures

Colo. Ballot Law Violates Free Speech, Group Tells 10th Circ.

Akron News-Reporter

Lincoln Day Dinner kicks off busy election year

Colorado Politics

Bill requiring residents to register, pay for pets is likely dead

Washington County Republican Party\'s Lincoln Day Dinner: A Confluence of Political Discourse

Colorado heavy hitters back ballot measure to cut and cap property taxes permanently

Colorado Politics

What\'s Colorado\'s beef with religious preschools? | DUFFY

Colorado Politics

Colorado needs an economic turnaround | OPINION

Pueblo Chieftain

An ambitious New Year agenda for Colorado education

Colorado Politics

Where, and why, Colorado\'s local governments succeed | OPINION

Colorado Politics

Former DA George Brauchler throws hat in Republican primary for Colorado\'s new judicial district

Advance Colorado

2024 ADVANCE COLORADO POLICY AGENDA

A secret ballot system at Colorado’s statehouse is quietly killing bills and raising transparency concerns

Greeley Tribune

(Opinion) Kristi Burton Brown: Solving some of Colorado’s biggest challenges in 2024

Transparency advocates react to judge\'s ruling halting secret ballot system at Colorado statehouse

COLUMN: Meet Colorado’s new Republican establishment | Jimmy Sengenberger

The Denver Post

Judge rules against Colorado Democrats’ secret votes on spending priorities: “The public has the right to know”

Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado backs off proposed ban on religious instruction in state-funded preschool

Advance Colorado

ADVANCE COLORADO RELEASES 2024 POLICY AGENDA

Advance Colorado

Colorado Abandons Illegal Plan to Discriminate Against Religious Preschools

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Challenges State Plan to Illegally Discriminate Against Religious Preschools

Trump 14th Amendment ruling roils 2024 race

The kids — now millennials — are all right

Court rules ‘secret voting’ system used by state Democrats violates Colorado open meetings law

The Colorado Sun

Judge orders Democrats at the Colorado Capitol to stop using secret voting system to allocate state budget

PERSPECTIVE: The agenda Colorado needs in 2024

Colorado Politics

Proposition HH is the product of Democratic arrogance | WADHAMS

WATCH: Gov. Jared Polis, Arthur Laffer to face Rep. Rose Pugliese, Michael Fields in Prop HH debate

Longmont Leader

Four takeaways from the rocky rollout of Colorado’s popular new free preschool program

Aurora mayor hones in on \"work first\" approach to homelessness in state of city speech

Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 12/18

EDITORIAL: Prop. HH is a ripoff — and maybe unconstitutional

LETTERS: Shameless power grabs; a godless philosophy

A statewide cap on property taxes will be on next year’s ballot

Ballotpedia News

Ranked-choice voting measures have been on the ballot in four states and 45 localities since 1970

Colorado Politics

Frisch raises 4 times as much as Boebert, Jared Polis to debate Prop HH | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Democrats may stop using “secret ballot” system to plan legislation in Colorado Senate as conservatives sue

Group launches effort to cap increases in property tax revenue

EDITORIAL: Colorado needs truth in sentencing

Colorado Politics

Chaos at the top of Colorado’s mental health crisis | PODIUM

Coloradans will vote on controversial property tax plan and tobacco tax reforms in November

Interview: Gov. Jared Polis gives his elevator pitch for the property tax ballot measure — literally

The Center Square

Colorado Supreme Court takes case on constitutionality of property tax measure

The Epoch Times

IN-DEPTH: New Colorado Law Set to Take Away Taxpayer Rights, Voters to Decide

Impacts of Supreme Court barring student loan forgiveness

Colorado Politics

Group aims to cap property tax hikes to 4%, begins gathering signatures for 2024 ballot measure

Opponents of Colorado\'s property tax ballot measure call it \"deceitful\"

The Durango Herald

Proposal would prevent Coloradans’ property taxes from rising too quickly

Aurora’s secret ballot, isn’t. The mayor did it, backers say

Colorado property tax plan remains on track after judge rejects lawsuit

Texas governor eyes end to property taxes for school operations

The Denver Post

Colorado politicians want more property tax relief as state forecasts 26.5% increase in assessed values

Colorado Politics

Colorado remembers Pat Schroeder, Rhonda Fields\' house hit in shooting, court rules against Cuba | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Bills and ballot measures in the works in Colorado to address massive property tax hike

Colorado Politics

Communications pro Matt Connelly hired by conservative nonprofit Advance Colorado

Colorado Newsline

Colorado property tax ballot measure challenged in court on constitutional grounds

What’s top of mind for Colorado voters heading into the election year

Colorado Newsline

Just half of Colorado voters say state headed in ‘right direction’

Kill Bill: Death by secret ballot system at Colorado statehouse explained

Colorado Republicans line up for rare shot at an open congressional seat as Ken Buck exits

The Colorado Sun

Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding

Four takeaways from the rocky rollout of Colorado’s popular new free preschool program

Colorado Politics

Don’t discriminate against religious preschools

Bipartisan opposition to Kent Thiry’s election overhaul. Who won’t be on the property tax task force. Higher ed funding.

Denver Election Shakes Up School Board

The Sum & Substance

New Commission on Property Tax has its appointees — and some surprises in its makeup

Looking ahead to tight 2024 elections

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures

Colorado Times Recorder

Conservatives Face Off in DougCo Commissioner Race

The Growing Republican ClusterBuck in CO-04

Pagosa Daily Post

EDITORIAL: Colorado Dems to the Rescue, with a Little Property Tax Relief

Colorado Politics

Talking turkey: Colorado officials, politicos overflow with gratitude at Thanksgiving

Colo. Tax Measure Title Law Should Stand, Court Told

Colorado Peak Politics

How taxpayers got royally screwed, and robbed, in Polis’s special session

Colorado Politics

Colorado Dems flip taxpayers the bird, serve a special-session turkey | DUFFY

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Welcomes Call for Tax-Focused Special Session

Advance Colorado

The Connection • August 2023

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado: Special legislative session was wasted opportunity for tax relief

Colorado Politics

SPECIAL SESSION UPDATES: fourth (and final) day of special session

The Colorado Sun

Why the special session was never going to be bipartisan. Republicans open a TABOR surplus can of worms.

TABOR for Dummies: What Is It? And How Does It Affect Colorado Property Taxes?

The Denver Gazette

COLUMN: Lower our property taxes — simply | Jimmy Sengenberger

Colorado Peak Politics

Dems celebrate Christmas early spending your money instead of cutting taxes

The Denver Gazette

COLUMN: We need solutions and a lot less drama

How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market

Colorado Politics

Arrogance of cloistered Dems yields Colorado conservative wins | DUFFY

Gov. Polis convenes special legislative session to curb spiraling property taxes

The Denver Gazette

Study: $2.1 billion property tax hike would hammer Colorado economy

The Denver Gazette

Conservative ideas show a pulse, even if GOP candidates don\'t | Vince Bzdek

Colorado Peak Politics

Polis is plotting to steal TABOR refunds in special session this week

Colorado legislature will convene to address skyrocketing property costs

Gov. Jared Polis whacks a glass case with bat calling failure of Proposition HH an emergency that demands legislative action

The Denver Post

How Colorado’s Proposition HH, a complex property tax fix, became ballot box poison

Conservatives Beat Back Democrats’ Misleading Money Grab In Colorado

Sentinel Colorado

Polis calls back state lawmakers to address spiking property taxes after voters kill Prop HH

The Denver Post

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis calls special session to rein in property tax increases after Prop HH defeat

The Fort Morgan Times

Burton Brown: Prop HH went down in flames, now what?

Conservatives Beat Back Democrats’ Misleading Money Grab In Colorado

The Epoch Times

Colorado Gov. Polis Calls Special Session After Voters Reject Democrat Tax Plan

Colorado Newsline

Gov. Polis calls special legislative session on property tax spike after Prop HH failure

Colorado voters reject measure that would have lowered property tax by eating into their tax refunds

FOX31 analysts: After Prop HH, special tax relief session most viable option

Colorado Peak Politics

Prop HH: Polis and Dems banked on voter stupidity. They were wrong. Now what?

Colorado Legislators Taking On Property Tax Relief After Voters Reject Prop HH

Colorado Politics

Gov. Jared Polis to convene special session on property taxes, sources say

Blue State Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Dem Plan To Cut Tax Refunds And Juice Gov’t Spending

The Center Square

Prop HH loses big at the ballot box

The Denver Post

Five takeaways from Colorado’s election as voters reject Prop HH, oust DPS board members and more

Berthoud Weekly Surveyor

Stu and crew head back to school

Colorado Proposition HH defeated 60% to 40% with 1.2 million votes counted

Colorado Newsline

Colorado voters decisively reject property tax measure backed by Democrats

Proposition HH supporters concede defeat

The Denver Post

Proposition HH goes down in defeat as Colorado voters reject complex property tax relief measure

Denver Business Journal

Proposition HH goes down hard, Proposition II sails through to victory

Associated Press: Proposition HH fails

Colorado Politics

Proposition HH results: Voters reject Democrat-backed measure diverting TABOR refunds to property tax relief

Chalkbeat Colorado

Proposition HH election results: Voters reject property tax measure that would have shored up school funding

Colorado voters reject measure that would have lowered property tax by eating into their tax refunds

Voters reject Colorado Proposition HH that would have traded TABOR refunds for property tax relief

The Colorado Sun

Colorado voters reject Proposition HH, forcing governor and legislature back to the property tax relief drawing board

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Statement on Defeat of Proposition HH

Proposition HH results: Colorado voters reject property tax measure

Proposition HH fails in Colorado, dealing huge blow to Democrats

After voters reject Prop HH, Democratic lawmakers scramble for a Plan B

Proposition HH fails in Colorado, dealing huge blow to Democrats

What happens after Prop HH passes or fails

Colorado Politics

Proposition HH critics, supporters neck and neck in fundraising as Election Day approaches

The Mountain Jackpot News

Proposition HH Takes Center Stage in State Ballot Issue Fight

Election 2023: Tax reform, mayoral races and school boards top of mind as voting deadline nears

Colorado Politics

HH is dishonest — and just bad policy | OPINION

OPINION: Is Prop HH the best choice for property tax rate hike relief?

Independence Institute\'s Ben Murrey Breaks Down HH

Prop HH: Fenberg, Fields make their case on the property tax measure

Colorado Politics

Sins of omission in Laffer\'s Prop HH perspective | SLOAN

Proposition HH: How the property tax measure would affect school funding

The Center Square

Colorado Republicans roll out tax plan alternative to Prop HH

Advance Colorado

TV Debate Showed Reality of Proposition HH Tax Increase

With less than 3 weeks away from elections, voters still undecided on Prop HH

Fort Morgan Times

Burton Brown: Prop. HH is a tax hike, and a lie

What to know before voting on Prop HH

Colorado Newsline

In debate on Prop HH, Gov. Polis does not share backup plan, commit to special session if it fails

Littwin: Proposition HH would be less confusing if we could debate what it really does

EDITORIAL: Prop HH advocates fail to make their case

Colorado GOP legislators ask governor to call special session if Prop HH fails

Polis Makes The Case That Coloradans Will Pay Lower Property Taxes If Proposition HH Passes

Colorado Politics

Proposition HH is the product of Democratic arrogance | WADHAMS

Jared Polis, Arthur Laffer clash with Rose Pugliese, Michael Fields over property tax measure in debate

Proposition HH: What is it? Why is there so much debate over it?

The Center Square

Proposition HH proponents, opponents debate measure as Election Day nears

The Unaffiliated

Prop HH poll numbers you haven’t seen before

No, Proposition HH doesn’t raise property taxes. But it’s unlikely to cut them as much as supporters say.

Aspen Daily News

HH could prop up education funding

Colorado property taxes explained: Will that 40 percent value jump really mean 40 percent higher taxes?

GOV. POLIS WILL DEBATE THE BENEFITS OF PROPOSITION HH

Proposition HH debate features property taxes, TABOR refunds and dueling predictions of the future

Colorado Politics

Gov. Jared Polis, Arthur Laffer to face Rep. Rose Pugliese, Michael Fields in Prop HH debate

Colorado Politics

Proposition HH fundraising narrows with three weeks to go before Election Day

What is Prop HH? Voters to decide on property taxes and TABOR dollars

Fact check: Would Proposition HH really eliminate Coloradans’ taxpayer refunds?

What’s up with Prop. HH?

Colorado Politics

This is what real property-tax relief looks like

Ballot issues perspective | Cronin and Loevy

How the Colorado Blue Book gets to 2 million homes in the state

Coloradans to decide property taxes, tobacco revenue | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

Proposition HH: Lower property tax rates, smaller TABOR refunds, maybe more money for schools?

The Center Square

Initiative to cap Colorado property tax increases at 4% approved for 2024 ballot

Coloradans will have choice to cap property tax growth in 2024

The Sum & Substance

Prop HH and its effect on commercial property taxes leaves business groups torn

Colorado to vote on property tax cap ballot initiative in 2024

The Colorado Sun

Proposition HH: What you need to know about the Colorado property tax relief plan

The Center Square

Campaigns accelerate to influence Colorado voters on Prop HH

Colorado Politics

Battle for votes over Colorado\'s Proposition HH rages on

Colorado Politics

Spending ramps up on Colorado\'s Proposition HH campaigns

Proposition HH supporters have cash to compete, but opposition hopes to fight off property tax measure

Here we go again: Prop CC resurrected as Prop HH

Wall Street Journal

Colorado’s Back-Door Tax Hike

The Daily Sentinel

Ballot proposal would cap property tax revenues

Colo. Anti-Tax Group Appeals Ballot Title Row to 10th Circ.

The Daily Sentinel

Opponents delineate stance on Prop HH

Colorado Politics

Don’t like legislative pay and perks? Resign

LETTERS: This important issue; too many unknowns

Colorado Springs Indy

Prop HH allowed onto Nov. 7 ballot

The Colorado Sun

Federal judge declines to immediately block Colorado law meant to persuade voters not to cut their taxes

Colo. Judge Rejects Anti-Tax Group\'s Bid To Toss Ballot Titles

Colorado initiative to limit state property tax revenue could be on 2024 ballot

Colorado Newsline

Property tax measure cleared for November ballot with Supreme Court opinion

Kiowa County Press

Colorado signature drive starts for initiative to cap property tax revenue at 4 percent

Measure to address rising property taxes makes November ballot

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston responds to criticism over closing encampment

Measure to address rising property taxes makes November ballot

Advance Colorado

Proposition HH Information

Advance Colorado

Colorado’s 2022 Ballot Certified—So What’s on It?

Colorado Politics

Prop. HH is a ripoff — and maybe unconstitutional

Colorado property tax relief measure cleared for November ballot

Advance Colorado

The Connection • February 2023

Advance Colorado

The Connection • January 2023

Advance Colorado

New fees go into effect on deliveries, rideshares in Colorado

Michael Fields Pres. Advance Colorado Institute Joins Leland

Advance Colorado

The Connection • July 2023

Advance Colorado

The Connection • May 2023

Advance Colorado

The Connection • March 2023

Get ready for a HUGE increase in your property taxes

Diverting TABOR checks to teachers

Democrats under the Denver Dome are playing with TABOR

What if any power do the Republicans have in the upcoming Colorado Legislative session?

Aurora leaders look to avoid tax on new delivery fee

Advance Colorado

Kristi Burton Brown Joins Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Commends State House for Passage of Senate Bill 23-070

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Statement on Colorado State Budget

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Commends State Senate for Passage of Senate Bill 23-109

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Responds to House Bill 23-1208 Introduction

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Responds to HB23-1171 House Passage

Advance Colorado

Kellner and Weekly Blast Inaction on Bill to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable

Advance Colorado

Statement on Property Tax Legislation

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado to Representative Weissman: What’s the hold up?

Advance Colorado

Statement: HB23-1202 Defeated in Senate Committee email

Advance Colorado

Statement on HB23-1225: Prescription Price Setting Expansion

Advance Colorado

12 Counties Join Advance Colorado’s Lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH

Advance Colorado

Matt Connelly Joins Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado

Liberal Legislature Fails Colorado

Advance Colorado

Coloradans deserve a special session on property taxes

Advance Colorado

Colorado\'s House Liberals: The Choice of Colorado Drug Dealers

Court halts recall effort against state Sen. Kevin Priola

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Sues the State of Colorado for Violating the First Amendment

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Files Lawsuit Against Secret Voting Scheme

Advance Colorado

Advance Colorado Statement on Ward v. State of Colorado, Governor Jared Polis

Advance Colorado

5 New Counties Vote to Support Advance Colorado’s Lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH

The Colorado Sun

Republicans seek to overturn Colorado’s candidate donation limits in federal court

Polis pushes back on Democrats’ plan for broad new public worker union rights

GUEST COLUMN: Colorado\'s crime wave and marijuana policies

The Durango Herald

Colorado’s 3 big issues in 2022: Public safety, affordability, education

Is Colorado’s government headed toward a fiscal cliff? Democrats say yes, Republicans say no.

The Colorado Sun

Conservatives file lawsuit to invalidate Colorado’s new transportation fees. Here’s what it claims.

Conservative lawsuit aims to derail Colorado Democrats’ $5 billion transportation plan

As fentanyl deaths climb in Colorado, policymakers unveil bill to fight back

The politics of crime: Democrats and Republicans both focus on public safety as election looms

Polis, Democratic lawmakers and local governments are all squaring off over public bargaining rights

Kiowa County Press

Polis, Democratic lawmakers tout legislative achievements after session ends

Gov. Jared Polis leads plan to slow property taxes, striking a deal with a business group

Colorado Politics

AG sabotages effort to make state safer

Colorado Politics

Polis, legislators say Coloradans will get $400 in tax refund this summer

Polis pushing to send $400 TABOR refund checks earlier

New fees go into effect on deliveries, rideshares in Colorado

New Colorado Fees on Amazon, Lyft to Support EV Transition

Colorado’s New Amazon, DoorDash, Ride-Share Tax Starts July 1

The Denver Post

Ordering from Amazon or taking a Lyft? You’re about to kick in money for roads, transit and electric vehicles.

Courthouse News

With most Colorado Democrats decided, what happens on Republican tickets will shape the November election

Rising inflation is on a collision course with Colorado’s TABOR cap. And the state budget is in the middle.

Colorado Politics

‘Fee’ on deliveries a gut punch to Colorado

City councilman takes action after learning Aurora is \'taxing taxes\'

Colorado\'s new retail delivery fee takes effect, drawing criticism

Coloradans now paying more for Uber, Amazon and DoorDash

Colorado Newsline

Colorado GOP candidates appear as united front during election season press conference

Campfire Colorado

Gaslighting Colorado Voters with TABOR Refunds

The Daily Sentinel

State to begin mailing TABOR refunds soon

Colorado Politics

After working to undermine TABOR for decades, Polis, Democrats now tout tax refund

These Colorado Dems Say They\'re Running To Help \'Working Families.\' They Voted for New Taxes Amid Rising Inflation.

Colorado voters will decide whether to dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars per year to affordable housing

Greeley Tribune

(Opinion) Michael Fields: No end in sight for housing affordability crisis

Confusion swirls as Colorado imposes new retail delivery fee, catching businesses by surprise

Free school lunches will be decided on November ballot

Colorado GOP candidates appear as united front during election season news conference

The Colorado Sun

Group trying to recall state Sen. Kevin Priola after he became a Democrat can begin collecting signatures

Colorado Senator Faces Recall After Leaving GOP, Rejecting Jan. 6 Violence

Colorado legislator faces recall after leaving GOP for Dems

GOP state Senator Kevin Priola switching parties

Colorado state senator changes party affiliation from Republican to Democrat

Jared Polis changes his tune

The Denver Post

Will Coloradans risk hit to their TABOR checks for a new affordable housing program?

How Sen. Kevin Priola could sidestep the Republican attempt to recall him in Adams County

In sizing up our DAs, numbers don’t lie

State Sen. Kevin Priola’s party change inspired an immediate recall effort. But redistricting complicates the question of where

The Denver Post

Judge blocks Priola recall effort; organizers vow to appeal, press on

Judge delays Colorado recall effort for state Sen. Kevin Priola who quit GOP

The Colorado Sun

Denver judge rejects GOP residency complaint against Democratic candidate in pivotal state Senate district

Colorado’s 2022 Ballot Certified—So What’s on It?

Campfire Colorado

Proposition 121 is a no-brainer for Colorado

Colorado Politics

BRAUCHLER | Colorado’s judges are picked, and serve, in the dark

Opponents of Prop 121 take satirical swipe at billionaires backing Colorado income tax cut

Berthoud Weekly Surveyor

Election 2022 – Colorado amendments, part 2, Proposition 121 offers income tax cut for all Coloradans

The Denver Post

Colorado continues to lean toward Democrats, new poll shows

Colorado Politics

BRAUCHLER | A troubling turn in Colorado’s jury selection

The Center Square

Colorado income tax cut measure wins big

Colorado Politics

Statewide ballot measures meet mixed fate before voters | ELECTION NIGHT 2022

The Daily Sentinel

No such thing as a free lunch

Affordable housing initiative aims to solve portions of Colorado\'s housing crisis

Colorado Politics

Prop. 121 gives back to those who deserve it most

Colorado GOP\'s hopes to build a new a future are clouded by Trump

Colorado Politics

BRAUCHLER | AG Weiser tainted by his targets’ contributions

Canon City Daily Record

Colorado Proposition 121: Voters strongly back second income tax rate reduction in two years

Denver Business Journal

Coloradans reject alcohol sales expansion, cut income taxes once again

Colorado Newsline

Another ‘mixed message’ from Colorado voters in fiscal ballot measure results

COLUMN: Bracing for an insanity defense in the Club Q shooting | George Brauchler

How Dems can make Colorado safe again | BRAUCHLER

Colorado Politics

Jumping to conclusions on red flag, Club Q | BRAUCHLER

The Denver Post

Renewed recall of party-switching Colorado lawmaker \"more likely\" in wake of GOP\'s election losses

Bluer legislature will go even softer on crime | George Brauchler

Colorado Politics

Democrats want to eliminate TABOR refunds in order to divert money to fund K-12 education

Colorado Politics

TABOR at 30: Colorado’s salvation or doom | SONDERMANN

Jared Polis — Colorado’s pardoner in chief | George Brauchler

Two Democratic lawmakers propose ending TABOR refunds to fund Colorado schools

The Center Square

Anticipated bill asks Colorado voters to forfeit TABOR refunds for education

Capitol Pulse: Polis vs. the Legislature, inside the power dynamics

EDITORIAL: Hands’ off Coloradans’ TABOR refunds!

The Center Square

Polis highlights need for affordable housing, lower taxes in State of State address

Colorado Politics

Reaction to Gov. Jared Polis\' State of the State shows agreement in some areas, divisions in others

Douglas County News Press

Voters may be asked to forgo future TABOR refunds

U.S. representatives fire off letter after IRS says it might tax TABOR refunds

The Greeley Tribune

Colorado politicians want more property tax relief as state forecasts 26.5% increase in assessed values

Complete Colorado

Bill giving tax credits to public sector retirees scaled back after huge fiscal note

PERSPECTIVE: Our TABOR — our refunds | Michael Fields

Colorado congressman wants to ban TikTok

Michael Fields Wants Criminals to Serve at Least 85% of Their Sentence

The Sum & Substance

Businesses poised to get relief from retail delivery fee

Sentinel Colorado

Fair workweek bill hurts Colorado businesses

The Denver Post

Opinion: Cap Colorado’s property tax increases before we get crushed

Colorado Politics

Killed bill exposed Dems\' disingenuousness on TABOR | OPINION

Burton Brown will join Advance Colorado in advisory capacity

Journal Advocate

Burton Brown will join Advance Colorado in advisory capacity

Fort Morgan Times

Burton Brown will join Advance Colorado in advisory capacity

Colorado Politics

Outgoing state GOP chair Kristi Burton Brown takes policy job at Advance Colorado

Dave Williams’ election as Colorado GOP chair has set off some Republican alarm bells. He says people should “relax.”

The Denver Gazette

Time for truth in sentencing | Michael Fields

Democratic analyst: Assault weapons ban bill not going to pass

The Colorado Sun

Colorado lawmakers’ inaction on rising property tax bills stokes another ballot measure arms race

The Daily Sentinel

Is affordability actually a priority?

House tenant protection bills advance to an uphill battle in the Senate

Democrats plan to send Coloradans $2 billion in taxpayer refunds through a system they’ve blasted as inequitable

Colorado property tax relief plan taps into TABOR taxpayer refunds

The Denver Post

Colorado lawmakers look to TABOR surplus to pay for big-dollar priorities for Democrats

The Unaffiliated

Democrats choose not to make TABOR refund change, property tax inaction and statewide ranked choice voting attempt

Gov. Polis, Democrats announce decade-long plan to ease property taxes from rising too quickly

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Dems propose ballot measure to address rising property tax bills

Polis, Colorado lawmakers ask voters to counter impending property tax spike

Colorado Politics

Polis, lawmakers ask voters to counter impending property tax spike

Colorado Democrats propose a property tax relief measure that would reduce TABOR refunds for up to 10 years

The Sum & Substance

Polis, Democrats propose plan to limit property-tax bill increases

Colorado Peak Politics

Polis screws poor, middle class with tax hike no matter how they vote on ballot measure

Greeley Tribune

Colorado property tax relief: Polis, lawmakers reveal plan to ease skyrocketing tax bills

Groups explore property tax solutions as senators prepare for debate

EDITORIAL: Polis’ property tax relief is a ruse

Teller County officials warn residents of large property tax increases

The Denver Post

Colorado lawmakers defeat bill to add penalties for drug dealers linked to fatal overdoses

Campfire Colorado

Liberals refuse to prioritize penalties for drug dealers

The Denver Post

Opinion: Ouch! Property tax increase will hurt, despite Democrat’s Rube Goldberg plan

Colorado Peak Politics

GOP pushes back on Polis’s sleazy bait-and-switch scheme on bogus property tax cut

Proposition HH could boost Colorado school funding while slowing property tax hikes — or not

Colorado Politics

Bill to ban evictions without ‘just cause’ dies in Colorado Senate

The Denver Post

Democrats tie in renters to property tax, TABOR refund proposal

Conservative Group Tries To Stop Colo. Property Tax Measure

The Denver Post

Colorado property tax and TABOR measure hit with immediate legal challenge

Colorado Politics

Sham local tax relief plan is a gift to Colorado GOP | DUFFY

Lawsuit challenges Polis’ property tax relief bill

Complete Colorado

Gov. Polis’ property tax plan faces legal challenge; questions around measure piling up

Ballotpedia News

Lawsuit filed challenging proposed Colorado property tax ballot measure set for Nov. 2023 election

Fewer Colorado voters registering as Republican

The Center Square

Lawsuit challenges Colorado property tax bill before Gov. Polis signs it into law

NewsBreak Denver

DougCo joins lawsuit vs. property tax relief measure

Colorado Politics

Gov. Jared Polis signs property tax relief measure as opposition mounts

Colorado Politics

Polis signs property tax bill into law

Political group suing state of Colorado over property tax relief bill.

Colorado Politics

Colorado teachers union adopts anti-capitalist polemic

Gov. Polis signing property tax bills into law amid opposition to plans

Colorado Newsline

Property tax relief plan sent to Colorado voters with Gov. Polis’ signature

12 Colorado counties file lawsuit against the State over property tax ballot question

Colorado Springs Indy

El Paso County joins tax measure lawsuit

The Center Square

Colorado voters to decide on property taxes, TABOR refund reductions in November

DougCo property valuation appeals set record

Colorado Politics

Conservative groups form coalition against reducing TABOR refunds

With Gov. Jared Polis’ signature, next phase of fight over property taxes takes shape

12 Colorado counties join lawsuit to block new property tax relief

Highlands Ranch Herald

Douglas County joins suit to oppose Democrats\' property tax plan

Greeley Tribune

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer: Polis’ bait and switch

Can You Explain the Property Tax Proposal in Colorado?

Colorado Politics

Critics: Polis\' property tax plan will eliminate TABOR refunds

The Prowers Journal

12 Counties Join Advance Colorado’s Lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH

Colorado Politics

Polis would pay us with our own money | Colorado Springs Gazette

The Epoch Times

IN-DEPTH: New Colorado Law Set to Take Away Taxpayer Rights, Voters to Decide

The Center Square

Colorado Supreme Court takes case on constitutionality of property tax measure

Colorado Peak Politics

Prop HH: Polis insists the economy is great so we should pay him more taxes

The Center Square

17 of Colorado\'s 64 counties support suit halting vote on Prop HH

Why we\'re suing over Prop HH

Gov. Wants Colo. High Court To Steer Clear Of Tax Measure

Colorado Springs Indy

El Paso County Assessor flooded with 33,000+ property value appeals

The Burlington Record

Five new counties vote to support lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH

The Daily Sentinel

High court accepts appeal on Proposition HH

Kiowa County Press

17 of Colorado\'s 64 counties support suit halting vote on Prop HH

The Center Square

Colorado signature drive starts for initiative to cap property tax revenue at 4%

Colorado Politics

Property taxes and a reality check

Group aims to cap property tax hikes to 4%, begins gathering signatures for 2024 ballot measure

The Daily Sentinel

The ol\' bait and switch

Here\'s how Proposition HH could upend Colorado\'s tax system and TABOR

Colorado Politics

Chaos at the top of Colorado’s mental health crisis

The Denver Post

Opinion: Proposition HH is a TABOR runaround — and voters are smart enough to know that

Colorado Newsline

Conservative group sues Colorado Democrats over secret survey on legislative priorities

The Denver Post

Conservative group sues Colorado House, Senate, alleging internal voting system breaks state law

Complete Colorado

Proposed ballot measure mandates violent offenders serve most of prison time prior to parole

‘Truth in sentencing’ initiative is common sense

Colorado Politics

Conservatives must pick right fights to regain relevance

Colorado Politics

Deep-pocketed Democrats start spending to support Colorado’s Proposition HH

Potential Colorado ballot questions put crime at top of 2024 election

Colorado needs truth in sentencing

Colorado Politics

Denver judge denies state motion to dismiss lawsuit over $5.4 billion transportation fees

Advance Colorado sues state over First Amendment violations

New federal lawsuit takes aim at Colorado law meant to persuade voters not to cut their taxes

The Denver Post

Colorado voters are being misled about the impact of tax cut proposal, conservative group alleges

Colorado Peak Politics

Polis sued to stop state-mandated lies on ballot measures for tax cuts

Reining in Colorado’s legislative overreach

Curbing your rights, canceling your tax cuts

The Center Square

Judge dismisses Colorado\'s motion to stop lawsuit on transportation fees

Colorado Politics

Lawsuit challenges required language description of Colorado ballot measures

A record amount was spent lobbying Colorado’s legislature and state government last year

The citizens initiative sabotaged

Push to get sentencing reforms on the 2024 ballot

Colo. Group Seeks New Titles For Tax-Cutting Ballot Measures

Denver Business Journal

There\'s a ballot measure to lower property taxes in Colorado — and a battle is taking shape

Colorado group trying to keep violent criminals in prison longer, place question on 2024 ballot

State Supreme Court allows property tax revenue measure to be on November ballot

The Center Square

Prop HH to remain on November ballot after Colorado Supreme Court ruling

Prop HH cleared for ballot after Colorado Supreme Court rejects a challenge

Colorado Supreme Court clears Proposition HH for November ballot

Colorado Politics

Colorado Supreme Court green lights $2 billion property tax relief measure for ballot

Introducing Colorado Small Business Alliance

The Daily Sentinel

Supreme Court clears Prop HH for fall ballot

The Colorado Sun

Colorado Lawmakers reach last-minute bipartisan property tax deal that averts cuts to K-12 funding

New Ways Ministry

Colorado’s Bishops Issue Election Letter Insisting Catholics Vote Against LGBTQ+ Rights

Colorado Politics

Voters can complete the property tax cutting job in November

Colorado Republicans, Democrats react to Trump's running mate selection: Ohio Senator JD Vance

Colorado Politics

'Tough' or 'soft' on crime? That framing misses the point, experts say

Colorado Politics

Dissecting how Colorado moved back to the middle — on both sides

Rising Home Values Are Driving Property Taxes Higher—These States Are Trying to Do Something About It

Denver voters weigh in on housing, affordability in new poll

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