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Gallagher led to $35 billion in residential property tax cuts. Now Colorado lawmakers want voters to repeal it.
A measure at the Capitol to put the question on the 2020 ballot appears fast-tracked for passage with bipartisan support
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Opinion: Colorado needs emergency tax reform to avoid irreparable harm
By Charles Cody Childers Opinion
Coronavirus may trigger the second-largest property tax cut in Colorado history, further crippling local budgets
By Brian Eason Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado is the only state without a rainy day fund. Now the coronavirus means it will pay the price.
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado lawmakers are looking at how to close a $3 billion budget shortfall. Here’s the roadmap.
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
There’s a push to increase fines for Colorado polluters and directly help impacted communities
Last year, Colorado legislators pushed for stricter environmental protection. This year, they want everyone to benefit from the solutions.
Colorado lawmakers inch forward on transportation deal as gas tax hike becomes political touch point
Americans for Prosperity is launching ads at gas station pumps and sending mailers criticizing lawmakers for overspending tax dollars
For the first time, TABOR triggers an income tax rate cut. Here’s how much you can save on 2019 taxes.
Colorado will temporarily lower the income tax rate to 4.5% -- a move Gov. Jared Polis is celebrating despite concerns from his party
The tax fight continues in Colorado as liberal group files 35 more ideas for the 2020 ballot
The proposed ballot initiatives would move the state back toward a graduated, or progressive, tax system that would mean higher taxes for the wealthy
Three budget numbers that will set the tone for the 2020 legislative session in Colorado
The December economic forecasts show slower growth and TABOR limits will restrain state spending in the next budget year
$10 million poured into 2019 election, but big money couldn’t push Proposition CC to passage
A look at the final campaign cash reports shows plenty of dark money on Proposition CC and two major players betting big on Proposition DD.
10 states use bottle deposits to boost recycling rates. Could it work for Colorado?
States with bottle bills have some of the highest recycling rates in the country. But many were implemented before curbside recycling came to fruition.
Colorado’s new reinsurance program has a TABOR problem. Lawmakers fear that could cause “cascading” impacts across the budget.
As Polis requests more money, a legislative analysis found the health insurance program could have an additional $165 million budgetary hit
