The Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal chairmen told the legislature Wednesday that they were left out of the sports betting conversation in 2019 and are now paying the price
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Posted inEducation
Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding
Two Democrats in the legislature are planning as soon as this week to introduce a bill eliminating future Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Refunds. Republicans and conservative groups are already opposed.
Posted inPolitics and Government
The big lines from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ 2023 inaugural speech
The Democrat kicked off his second term by promising to help Coloradans hold onto more of their “hard-earned money,” “tackle crime head on,” and “continue on our bold path toward making Colorado 100% renewable-energy.”
Posted inPolitics and Government
Colorado governor calls for more property tax relief as long-term solution to rising tax bills remains elusive
If approved, it will mark the third time in as many years state lawmakers slap a Band-Aid on a problem that has big ramifications for schools and local governments.
Posted inPolitics and Government
State representative accused of lying about her residence resigns on eve of Colorado’s 2023 lawmaking term
Tracey Bernett was charged in November with felony counts of attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and providing false information about a residence
Posted inOutdoors
Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to the slide on Corona Pass, in the area of Mount Epworth and Pumphouse Lake, at about 2:15 p.m.
Posted inPolitics and Government
2 handguns stolen outside Colorado Capitol from truck belonging to incoming GOP state representative
State Rep.-elect Ron Weinberg, of Loveland, says he reported the weapons as stolen as soon as he realized they were missing. Both guns were unloaded and secured with trigger locks, he said.
Posted inPolitics and Government
Six numbers that will define Colorado’s 2023 legislative session
While state lawmakers are still working on the fine print of their policy proposals this year, there are new dynamics at play at the Colorado Capitol that will drive how the session unfolds
Posted inNews
2020 plane crash near Telluride that killed newlyweds likely caused by pilot flying too low in mountains, NTSB says
Costas John Sivyllis, 30, and his wife, Lindsey Vogelaar, 33, died in the crash
Posted inPolitics and Government
State lawmakers wrestle with how to issue future TABOR refunds after Colorado voters slash income tax rate
The legislature may choose to keep refunds tied to Coloradans’ income levels, or they could repeat what they did in 2022: issue flat sums