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.
Tricia Otto knows the devastating impact of fentanyl firsthand. She strongly believes Initiative 85 strengthens penalties for fentanyl dealers while putting treatment first to help those battling addiction find a path to healing.
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The fentanyl crisis has changed countless lives across Colorado. Andrea Thomas shares why raising awareness and protecting our communities has never been more important.
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DA Michael Allen warns that despite historic fentanyl seizures, accountability lags behind the danger. With a legislature that`s soft on crime, he says Colorado needs this ballot measure to protect communities and ensure justice. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49YdqXY #copolitics
The fentanyl crisis doesn`t discriminate. Andrea Thomas discusses why families and communities across Colorado remain at risk.
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As fentanyl continues to devastate Colorado communities, policymakers cannot afford to treat this crisis as anything less than an emergency. Stronger public safety measures matter.
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Energy affordability continues to be a growing concern for Colorado families.
This session included major debates over utility costs, natural gas access, and new state energy programs. It also concluded without legislative interference in Advance Colorado`s proposed Right to Natural Gas ballot initiative.
Our report explains what happened and what comes next.
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In a conversation that covers affordable energy bills, reliable heat in storms, what’s unique about Colorado’s natural gas — and much more –, Kristi Burton Brown interviews Kit Pfeiffer, president of the Energy Freedom Alliance of the Rockies. He shares details about Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission and their recent decisions that will affect Coloradans across […]
Natural gas is essential for powering Colorado’s homes, businesses, and rural communities with affordable, reliable energy; 70% of Colorado households rely on it to keep their homes heated. Sara Blackhurst, CEO of ActionCO, sits down with Elizabeth Caven to discuss how state government policies are affecting the future of natural gas, what those changes mean for […]
Cristen Wolgemuth, President & CEO of Mountain States Legal Foundation, joins Kristi Burton Brown to discuss Colorado’s propensity to violate First Amendment rights. They discuss MSLF’s work to protect citizens from government overreach in other areas of law, too, including natural resources, property rights, and a ballot measure case.
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