Proposition CC
Here’s the top political story of 2019 and the decade in Colorado. And what to watch in 2020.
A survey of political observers from across the partisan ledger put the 2019 legislative session and the U.S. Senate race top of mind.
Top Stories
$10 million poured into 2019 election, but big money couldn’t push Proposition CC to passage
By Sandra Fish Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
With Proposition CC’s failure, Colorado Democrats face a budget crunch in 2020. Here are their 4 options to address it.
By Brian Eason Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Coloradans keep rejecting statewide tax questions to fund transportation. Democrats are now eyeing a regional approach.
By Jesse Paul Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado wants to steer more students toward college by driving down higher education costs beyond tuition
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Nicolais: Choppy waters ahead for Colorado Democrats?
After years benefiting from good fortune and favorable electoral environments, Colorado’s latest election should be a warning for Democrats looking beyond 2020
Opinion
664 voters in Aurora — home to a neck-and-neck mayoral race — didn’t get their replacement ballots until Election Day
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Friday blasted the U.S. Postal Service, saying it should have notified elections officials about the delayed ballots
The next fiscal fight in Colorado starts now: A bid to repeal TABOR and one to raise taxes on top earners
The defeat of Proposition CC on the 2019 ballot is not deterring a movement by liberal groups for a graduated income tax system
Here’s a roundup of the most important 2019 local election results in Colorado
From Mike Coffman’s apparent political comeback to an anti-fracking sweep of the City Council in Broomfield and the rejection of big tax measures in the Denver area, these are the results you need to know from Tuesday night
TABOR stands strong in Colorado as Proposition CC fails and voters refuse to allow more state spending
The loss is a blow to Democrats who put the measure on the 2019 ballot and gave conservatives hope after a bruising 2018 election
Meet the million-dollar man behind Proposition CC on Colorado’s 2019 ballot
Dan Ritchie is making his greatest political investment ever and emerging as a leader in the effort to overhaul TABOR
Coloradans for Prosperity is sending people voter “report cards.” Here’s who the group is and what they want.
The Democratic-leaning issue committee is supporting Proposition CC, which seeks to eliminate state spending caps under TABOR. Turnout among Democrats for the 2019 election has been low.
