In a significant move, Colorado legislators have greenlit $1 billion in new tax breaks during the latest session, potentially halting refunds under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The slew of 26 new tax credits targets specific groups, ranging from parents and elderly homeowners to freight rail operators and filmmakers. This shift redirects funds away … Read more
In a bipartisan effort, Colorado lawmakers have come to an agreement on a property tax bill just days before the end of the legislative session. The bill, hailed as a compromise between leading Republicans and Democrats, aims to provide relief to property owners while ensuring sustainable funding for essential services. Republican state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer … Read more
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill into law that allocates $24 million to schools in the state to support the influx of new migrant students. The legislation, known as House Bill 24-1389, aims to provide one-time funding to school districts to assist with the education of “new arrival students” who have recently moved … Read more
Colorado is considering a groundbreaking initiative that could see thousands of individuals leaving prison receive up to $3,000 each in state funds. The proposed law, SB24-012, aims to support former inmates with living expenses, contingent upon their engagement in development programs designed to enhance job prospects and reduce recidivism. If passed, SB24-012 could establish the … Read more
Colorado murder case uncovers chilling details surrounding the death of Marina Placensia on a Milwaukee to Denver Amtrak trip in 2016. Angelo Mantych, aged 41, was apprehended on Monday in connection with the first-degree murder charge involving the demise of his 28-year-old wife, Marina Placensia, aboard an Amtrak train en route to Colorado. The tragic … Read more