The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its four-day special session focused on property taxes on Monday with some drama, ushering through a relief plan that closely resembles the core of a failed ballot measure and additional bills with targeted relief for low-income Coloradans and renters. “The call for this special session[Read More…]
Tag: Colorado Legislature
A place at the table
MEEKER | Finding a “place at the table” in participating in Colorado’s legislative process was all important at the beginning of our conversations about finding solutions to statewide issues. Eventually how that place was occupied became even more important. Each representative’s actions became the essential components to ensuring that the[Read More…]
Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers
RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Section 19 of HB-1278 opposed by Unity Party
Dear Editor: Colorado’s General Assembly has rushed through House Bill 1278, which makes “miscellaneous” changes to Colorado election law. It vastly increases the number of petition signatures required to place independent and minor party candidates on Colorado’s ballot.
Stamp Act 2.0? {Staff Column}
RBC | As a free market loving, Libertarian leaning Republican I am fond of the saying “Taxation is Theft.” While I know it’s a bit glib and typically used as a sensationalized attention grabber designed to make a big splash I was reminded this week why I really do despise taxation[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Under the Dome: The train has left the station
By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | The 2018 legislative session is underway, for the Joint Budget Committee that is. We received the governor’s request on Nov. 1 and we’re busy digging into and questioning as much of the 30 billion dollars of spending as we can.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Education legislation and summer vacation
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | Last month I reported on the education bills that were considered during the 2017 legislative session. Senate Bill (SB) 267 and House Bill (HB) 1375 are two new acts that have significant impact on the rural schools that I represent.[Read More…]
Across the Street: The legislative session and the accountability clock: Time’s up! {Guest Column}
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | This week will end the 2017 legislative session. As of May 7, there were 61 bills addressing K-12 education issues. Of these, 25 did not pass, 23 passed and 10 are pending. I’m sure we will hear more as the[Read More…]
