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Aspen schools seek tax increase
August 25, 2010 4:12 PM
The Aspen School District is asking voters to approve a property tax increase of $1.2 million a year to help close a budget shortfall. The school board voted unanimously on Tuesday to put the issue on the ballot this fall. School officials say the increase would amount to a... more » -
House to consider Jobs Bill
August 10, 2010 8:32 AM
House Democrats are convening an emergency session to pass a bill aimed at saving hundreds of thousands of teachers and other public workers from unemployment. The one-day session Tuesday also may address another issue that will be on voters' minds this November - lax border security - with passage... more » -
Boulder County to ask voters for open space tax
July 27, 2010 11:40 AM
Boulder voters will decide in November whether they want a tax increase to help the county buy more open space land. Boulder County commissioners unanimously agreed to put the question on the ballot asking voters to authorize a 0.15 percent sales and use tax, which amounts to 15 cents... more » -
Colorado tax hikes heading for governor's signature
February 16, 2010 3:36 PM
The Colorado House has approved and sent to the governor a package of budget-balancing bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. Lawmakers also approved bills taxing energy used in manufacturing and pesticides, despite fears the taxes will cause layoffs. The bills approved Tuesday are among... more » -
Tax hike ballot issue forum tonight
October 7, 2009 3:12 PM
Colorado Springs voters will decide next month whether to raise taxes to pay for city services. News First 5 will host a forum tonight on one of the measures, Ballot Issue 2C. The forum will be held at the Penrose Library beginning at 6:30. If you are unable to attend,... more »
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