Tag: tabor
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EDITORIAL: Prop. NN’s false promise to Colorado schools
Every year, the Colorado legislature confronts budget shortfalls of its own making — having created costly programs without the long-term funds to sustain them. And every year, the legislature claims it doesn’t have enough money to fully fund Colorado’s schools. But never fear. Lawmakers now have a plan to send more money to K-12 education.…
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What happens if voters pass Colorado’s two competing income tax measures?
The battle between two competing ballot measures — one seeking to cap Colorado’s income tax rate, the other pushing for a tiered system depending on income levels — might come down to whichever ballot proposal gets one more vote. The organizations behind the two proposals have both turned in signatures to the state election office,…
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Perspective: The true toll of Colorado’s fees
In light of the major election issue of Colorado’s affordability, the Common Sense Institute released its most recent analysis of TABOR-exempt fee growth this month. For those unfamiliar, the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, requires voters to approve new taxes at the ballot box. The legislature cannot raise taxes without a vote of the…
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EDITORIAL: Another phony pitch, another money grab
Once again, Coloradans face an election in which activists are seeking to soak taxpayers under the pretense of investing in education — while insisting it isn’t a tax increase. As The Gazette reported, a coalition gathered at a Denver high school to launch a campaign for a ballot proposal to slash taxpayer refunds by $1…
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Perspective: ‘Structural deficit’ = spending too much
Colorado voters will once again face a November ballot measure aimed at weakening the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, in our state constitution. This year’s proposal — referred by the Legislature — is the Colorado TABOR Revenue Cap Increase for K–12 Education Measure. It would raise TABOR’s cap on government spending and growth, and…
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Legislators ask voters to forfeit thousands in TABOR refunds
A Democratic‑backed proposal to direct money to K‑12 schools using Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights dollars is headed to the ballot, setting up a major debate over taxpayer refunds and long‑term education funding. If voters approve it, the average Coloradan would forfeit more than $7,000 in TABOR refunds over the next decade, according to a nonpartisan…
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Legislators ask voters to forfeit thousands in TABOR refunds
A Democratic‑backed proposal to direct money to K‑12 schools using Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights dollars is headed to the ballot, setting up a major debate over taxpayer refunds and long‑term education funding. If voters approve it, the average Coloradan would forfeit more than $7,000 in TABOR refunds over the next decade, according to a nonpartisan…
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Colorado legislators ask voters to forfeit thousands in TABOR refunds, redirect money to school spending
A Democratic‑backed proposal to direct money to K‑12 schools using Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights dollars is headed to the ballot, setting up a major debate over taxpayer refunds and long‑term education funding. If voters approve it, the average Coloradan would forfeit more than $7,000 in TABOR refunds over the next decade. Senate Bill 135 includes…
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Colorado bill redirecting $300M in TABOR refunds raises legal concerns, sparks budget committee dispute
A discussion about a proposal to eliminate $300 million in taxpayer refunds over the next two fiscal years quickly shifted into a strategy session — and a tense exchange among members of a budget committee — over what would happen if a lawsuit were filed to stop it. House Bill 1419 attempts to take $300…
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Colorado justices confirm water-related enterprises may condemn private property
The Colorado Supreme Court confirmed on Monday that water-related enterprises have the legal authority to exercise the governmental power of eminent domain over private property. An enterprise is a government-owned business that provides fee-based services. In 1993, lawmakers authorized the creation of “water activity enterprises” to provide a secure water supply for residents. The enterprises…