
By John Frank | Axios Denver
If you own a car, run a restaurant or go to court, expect to pay more in fees in coming years.
Why it matters: The Democratic majority at the state Capitol is using fees to fill spending gaps in an austere budget year — even though it works against their promises to reduce Coloradans’ cost of living.
Catch up quick:Â The small-dollar increases are easy to overlook, but a handful of bills would generate big money for the state.
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