By Rocky Mountain Voice Editorial Board After years of overreach and unchecked government growth, Colorado lawmakers are now scrambling to plug a $1.2 billion hole in the state budget — a crisis largely of their own making. Colorado budget writers voted Wednesday night to finalize a 2025–26 budget plan that slashes transportation funding, eliminates programs, […]
As House Bill 25-1055, by Republican Rep. Max Brooks, approaches a committee hearing on Thursday, Feb. 6, stakeholders are emphasizing its significant implications for the state’s business environment.
Editorial: HB 1055 fixes a $3 million mistake and protects small business, taxpayers Read More »
In Colorado Congressional District 3, once again the Frisch campaign, in cahoots with the Colorado Democrats, is spending money and sending flyers to voters in support of a third-party candidate who can’t win.
In addition to 14 amendments and statutory propositions appearing on ballots statewide and local ballot measures, voters are being asked to consider the retention of a number of state judges.
Decision ’24: Judicial retention on Colorado Court of Appeals Read More »
In addition to 14 amendments and statutory propositions appearing on ballots statewide and local ballot measures, voters are being asked to consider the retention of a number of state judges.
Decision ’24: Judicial retention on Colorado Supreme Court Read More »
This measure would enshrine school choice as a “right” in the Colorado Constitution.
Support Amendment 80: Constitutional right to school choice Read More »
This measure seeks to add the following language to the Colorado Constitution: “The right to abortion is herby recognized. Government shall not deny, impede or discriminate against the exercise of that right, including prohibiting health insurance coverage for abortion.”
Oppose Amendment 79: Constitutional right to abortion Read More »
This bipartisan measure simply seeks to provide an extra week of time for the secretary of state to meet election deadlines. The bill summary cites the deadline for military and overseas ballots as reasoning for the additional time.
Oppose Amendment K: Modify constitutional election deadlines Read More »
Presently, Section 31 of the Colorado Constitution regarding marriage reads: “Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.” This measure repeals the language, currently read to restrict same-sex marriage.
(Neutral) Amendment J: Repealing the definition of marriage in the Constitution Read More »
The authors of the measure seek to prevent those charged with first-degree murder from being eligible for bail “if proof is evident or presumption is great.”
Support Amendment I: Constitutional bail exception [of] first-degree murder Read More »
