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Colorado’s $38.5 billion budget proposal increases education funding but must contend with inflation
Colorado’s $38.5 billion proposed budget would increase per student K-12 spending by 8.4% — an increase that barely keeps pace with inflation — and gives a boost to higher education while also allowing public colleges and universities to increase tuition by as much as 5%, the highest increase in the last five years.
Councilmember sponsors ordinance that would nix tourism board, add ballot question to increase tax
An ordinance sponsored by Trinidad City Councilmember Aaron Williamson, a proponent of tourism in the city, would nix the Trinidad Tourism Board — and replace it with a tourism-focused advisory board that would see more oversight from city council — and approve city officials to list a ballot question seeking to double the tourism tax tourists pay when visiting the city.
Rep. Winter’s water well bill passes General Assembly, Polis expected to sign
A bill that will amend the process for obtaining water well information has passed the Colorado General Assembly and is expected to be signed by Gov. Jared Polis later this year.
House Democrats invoke rule to limit debate, advance three firearm control bills
Democrats in the Colorado House of Representatives invoked a rule to limit debate on gun control legislation over the weekend and passed three bills on the matter. The Democratic-controlled chamber invoked Rule 14 to limit debate on Saturday.
County commish appoints local contractor to planning board
The Las Animas County Planning Commission will see increased experience with the appointment of local construction contractor Jerry Begley. Begley received unanimous approval of his appointment to the commission from the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, March 21.
Health insurers balk at price demands in Colorado governor’s signature health insurance program
Preparing to enter its second year, one of Gov. Jared Polis’ signature health care policies is now facing significant questions raised by insurers about its sustainability.
TSC falls by 3-point margin during first round against Tallahassee
Trinidad State College Men’s Basketball, coming off a pridedrawing back-to-back Region IX title win, fell short during the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association DI Basketball National Championships against Tallahassee. The Trojans, who were making their fourth national appearance, lost by a paltry three-point margin during the first round against the Tallahassee Community College Eagles Monday, March 21, at Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Attorney General Phil Weiser warns Coloradans against tax-related scams
With the federal tax filing deadline approaching, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a consumer alert warning Coloradans to be on the lookout for scams and other fraud related to taxes and tax filing.
Colorado attorney general pressures Kia, Hyundai to improve vehicle security
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is among 23 attorneys general who are pressing auto manufacturers Kia and Hyundai to improve the security of their vehicles from auto thefts. The group of attorneys general sent a letter on Monday to officials for the companies, citing consumer harm from high rates of thefts among Kia and Hyundai vehicles.