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Proposition NN: Colorado TABOR refunds would be diverted to K-12 education
The measure, placed on the ballot by Democrats in the legislature, would eliminate refunds owed under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to help schools manage class sizes, expand career and technical education, retain teachers and increase their pay.
Amendment 85: Colorado voters will decide whether ballot measures must be understandable to an 8th grader
The measure was brought by Advance Colorado, a conservative political nonprofit that doesn’t disclose its donors, but has picked up support from other organizations and people, including some that are liberal
Amendment 84: Colorado voters would be forced to put Social Security, driver’s license numbers on their ballots
It’s not clear who is pushing for the measure, which is financially backed by out-of-state groups that have spent millions of dollars on advertising and collecting signatures to get it on the ballot
Manny Rutinel removed or toned down liberal beliefs, background on congressional campaign website
The revelations about the changes to Rutinel’s campaign website come as the candidate has faced criticism from his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, as well as some on the left for his past statements and actions, as well as changing views, on everything from veganism to…
Victor Marx’s campaign receives one of the largest fines in state history
The GOP gubernatorial candidate’s campaign accepted 203 contributions above Colorado’s legal limit, according to the Secretary of State’s Office
Salt Lake City flights are back in Moab. Here’s what travelers should know.
SkyWest Airlines returned to Canyonlands Regional Airport on Oct. 1, restoring commercial flights between Moab and Salt Lake City. Year-round Denver service is scheduled to begin Oct. 7. The Salt Lake route operates as Delta Connection and will continue through Thanksgiving…
MLB won’t play ball in Grand Teton National Park after all
Commissioner Robert Manfred says the league "will not continue to evaluate Grand Teton National Park as a potential site"
Proposition 136: Colorado income tax limit would hinder attempts to increase taxes on the rich
Proposition 136 wouldn’t change current tax rates, but it could undermine a separate proposal to raise taxes on higher earners
Amendment 87: A graduated income tax would raise taxes on Colorado’s highest earners
Amendment 87 would raise an estimated $2 billion a year for public services, while cutting taxes for individuals and businesses that make less than $500,000 a year
Colorado can’t back out of federal program some say will create K-12 school vouchers
Even if Colorado’s next governor is a major critic of the program, the state is committed for at least next year under new federal rules
Proposition 132: Colorado voters will decide whether to increase penalties for possessing, selling fentanyl
The measure was written by conservative activists, who also paid millions of dollars to collect voter signatures and get it on the ballot
Drew Litton: It’s a MacK attack!
Cartoonist Drew Litton celebrates one of Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon's lesser-known talents — dropping the gloves — in the team's opener.