RBC | Every January, the Colorado General Assembly returns to the Capitol with a mix of urgency and opportunity. This year will be no different. After another year of economic uncertainty at both the national and state level, Coloradans are looking to their legislature to answer some big questions: How[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP
RBC | The 2025 legislative session has adjourned. With a major emphasis on balancing our state budget and reacting to dynamics both in Colorado and across the country, it was challenging, unique, and productive. As your Senator, I am proud of the bills I passed on your behalf. My priority[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Confusion from D.C. hurts rural Colorado
Hello from the Capitol where one month into the legislative session, the Colorado State Legislature is hard at work. This session has already emphasized the importance of a functional symbiotic relationship between federal, state, and local governments. With a new administration in Washington, we face day-to-day uncertainty and ongoing announcements[Read More…]
Guest Column – 2024 legislative session begins
We’re heading back to work at the Colorado State Capitol for the 120-day legislative session of your Colorado General Assembly. After thousands of miles traveling to all 10 counties of Senate District 8 and hearing your concerns this past summer and fall, I am ready to bring your ideas to[Read More…]
Guest Column – Special session on property taxes
By SEN. DYLAN ROBERTS Colorado Senate District 8 Last week, the Governor called the legislature back for a special session to address property taxes. After meeting for four days, we passed several bills that will help reduce the increase in property taxes and set up a process to find a[Read More…]
Routt County mom announces candidacy for state legislature
RBC I Savannah Wolfson, (R-Oak Creek) announced her candidacy to the State Legislature today. She is running for House District 26 in order to protect the unique way of life that NW Colorado enjoys. Wolfson said she wants to be the voice of NW Colorado, who she feels is being[Read More…]
Rankins give presentations
MEEKER | Fifteen people gathered in the Meeker High School auditorium Tuesday for presentations from House District 57 State Representative Bob Rankin (R-Carbondale), and his wife Joyce Rankin, our Congressional District 3 member of the State Board of Education (SBE). Most attending the meeting were Meeker School District employees or[Read More…]
Legislature recognizes farms, ranches
RBC I Colorado farmers and ranchers who have maintained ownership and operation of their land for more than a century were recognized by the Colorado State Legislature today for their strength, endurance and perseverance despite the economic challenges modern farming and ranching presents.
