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.
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.
A political group is hoping to bring a measure to the 2026 ballot that would eliminate state taxes on tips and overtime pay, aligning Colorado’s policy with a recent change at the federal level.
Once again, TABOR is under attack. This time, liberal politicians aren’t pretending to hide the ball. Instead, they’re openly berating the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights on the House and Senate floors, every chance they get. Denver state Rep. Sean Camacho is even sponsoring a resolution to force the state legislature into a lawsuit to try to get rid of TABOR entirely.
Achievement gaps persist not because we don’t care—but because we’re not using what works.
This report shows what does.
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With one of the nation’s largest recidivism declines (-40 %) since 2008, Colorado still faces complex public-safety trends. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JsPS2v #copolitics
Kim Osterman`s fight for justice wasn`t easy, but it brought her peace. The sentencing of her son`s drug dealer, Sergio Guerra-Carrillo, is a step toward saving lives. It`s time for accountability.
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Colorado is now the second most dangerous state in the nation — but how did we get here? District Attorney George Brauchler joins Kristi Burton Brown to break down the data, the policies behind the crisis, and what can be done to fix it. Learn more with our link in bio. #copolitics
Dr. Debora Scheffel’s latest report outlines four key leverage points:
Direct instruction
Scope and sequence curriculum
Skill mastery
High-dosage tutoring
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ICYMI: Fentanyl continues to devastate Colorado communities — yet real reform was blocked in the legislature. Senator Byron Pelton joins Kristi Burton Brown to discuss his bill and why rural voices matter. Learn more with our link in bio. #copolitics
Kristi Burton Brown interviews District Attorney George Brauchler, who shares a dose of hard reality and gives his perspective on some of the worst crime issues that have made Colorado the second most dangerous state in the nation.
Kristi Burton Brown interviews Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly about a number of the biggest crime issues plaguing Colorado and contributing to the state’s status as second most dangerous in the nation. Sheriff Weekly addresses fentanyl, Colorado’s sanctuary state status, mental incompetency laws, and PR bonds that release criminals back on the streets. He also […]
Kristi Burton Brown interviews Kim Gilmartin, founder and Executive Director of Liberty Schools Initiative. They discuss school choice in Colorado — including the current landscape, common attacks, and the facts about why school choice benefits families across the state.
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