Legislative Session

Ballot measure in Colorado would bar ‘placeholders’ from immediately seeking office

A state legislator in Colorado is pushingย a resolution to go to the ballotย ย that would bar an individual who is appointed to a legislative seat via the vacancy process from running for that position in the next election.ย  ย ย 

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Colorado voters may get final say over the legislature side-stepping open meetings

Doing what he is well known for, Independence Institute president Jon Caldara has started the process to let Colorado voters decide whether legislators should be treated differently than other elected officials when they meet in groups of more than two.

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Coloradoโ€™s $40.6 Billion budget is nearing final passage. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in it.

After weeks of debate and over two dozen amendments, Colorado budget writers Wednesday put the finishing touches on a $40.6 billion budget that increases spending on state workers, health care services, K-12 and higher education.

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