Gonzalez: In the 75th legislative session, lawmakers should focus on affordability
By Ryan Gonzalez | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
As prices for Coloradans continue to increase, the state legislature must step in to provide relief for the ones they serve.
In recent years, what the legislature has done is add more unnecessary costs to everyday expenses from energy to groceries to housing. An example are the “fees” added continuously. Fees, such as the “tire fee” the “delivery fee” the “telephone fee” and car registration fees. The list goes on and on. Repealing many of these fees will provide some relief to everyday Coloradans.
Regulations have also added unnecessary hardships to our residents and taxpayers. Regulations — in such areas as environmental and labor — that only pass costs to consumers. In housing, new developments and renovations must compl...




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