Coloradans are deeply concerned about cost of living, skyrocketing crime, and the lack of accountability and success in our education system. At Advance Colorado, we are committed to making Colorado affordable, prioritizing public safety, and expanding education opportunities for all.
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Surprising no one, they’re back at it again. Democrats in the state legislature have announced they’ll be running a bill to place a referendum on the 2026 ballot to take away our TABOR refunds. It’s not like this hasn’t been tried before. Voters’ preferences are clear, but the liberals seem to purposely misunderstand. What’s more, they seem to enjoy losing. In 2019, the legislature made a similar attempt with Prop CC. Voters shot it down by seven percentage points. In 2023, they tried again with Prop HH and lost by an embarrassing 19-point margin.
With another special session looming on the horizon, the biggest issue is an unexpected one: taxes on overtime and tips. The federal government recently eliminated taxes on overtime, clearing the way for working families to earn extra income without the government dipping its hand in. Not one to lose an opportunity to send additional funds to themselves, Colorado’s liberal Legislature passed HB1296, ensuring that, even though the tax breaks passed at the federal level, the state would be guaranteed millions of dollars in revenue — coming directly from working families.
Natural gas isn’t just reliable—it’s cleaner than many alternatives. Methane emissions from Colorado’s oil and gas sector dropped nearly 70% while production increased.
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Nearly 70% of Colorado households rely on natural gas for heating. It’s not optional—it’s essential. Policies that limit access risk driving up costs for families across the state.
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Colorado has experienced 1,620 excess deaths from synthetic opioids.
If the state had followed national trends, those lives may not have been lost.
Behind every number is a person, a family, and a community.
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New report is live. Natural gas powers the majority of homes in Colorado—yet new policies are pushing to phase it out entirely. This report breaks down what that means for affordability, reliability, and families across the state.
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Sheriff Darren Weekly calls fentanyl deaths in Colorado a full-scale crisis. Current laws leave holes in justice and recovery, and he supports Advance Colorado’s measure to close loopholes, require treatment, and protect families. Learn more with our link in bio. #copolitics
Colorado ranks third in the nation for growth in synthetic opioid deaths—behind only Arizona and New Mexico.
This isn’t just a national issue—it’s hitting close to home across the Southwest.
Read the full report with our link in bio.
The liberals’ attacks on TABOR – our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights – never seem to end in Colorado. In this episode, Kristi Burton Brown breaks down some of the newest attacks and why the Left is pursuing them.Â
Elizabeth Caven interviews Dr. Debora Scheffel about her report on leverage points that can fix the achievement gap in K-12 education. Dr. Scheffel is the Advance Fellow in Education Reform, and her reports present attainable solutions, practical ideas, and documented research on solving problems in the public education system.
Elizabeth Caven sits down with Senator John Carson from Douglas County to discuss the impacts of this year’s $850 million budget deficit, the never-ending attacks on TABOR, and what that means for funding priorities such as public safety. Senator Carson offers his insider perspective as a state senator and a member of the Senate Judiciary committee.
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