Politics

Moran wins tight school board race; four others not so close

takes 3-way battle

November 5, 2013

Three fire districts merging to one

Dan Noonan, chief of Durango Fire & Rescue Authority, cheers the election results being read aloud by Battalion Chief Mike…

November 5, 2013

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Substantial taxes on marijuana cruise to victory

Brian Vicente, chairman of the Yes on Prop AA campaign, right, and campaign staffer Christie Nima look at vote returns…

November 5, 2013

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School tax soundly defeated

Spending spree isn't enough to sway voters to raise income tax rate

November 5, 2013

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Brown to announce candidacy for 2014

He’ll attempt to retake Colo. House seat

November 5, 2013

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Voter turnout low with days to go

signals ‘big problem’ for school-tax amendment

October 30, 2013

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Building code reform fails to ignite

Wildfire state standard loses Legislature support

October 29, 2013

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Expectations high for marijuana tax

Proponents confident despite little fundraising

October 28, 2013

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Would Amendment 66 be a big win for charter schools?

High School sees a boon; others see missed opportunity

October 27, 2013

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Largest tax? A sneaky move? Hardly

Campaign: Proposition AA, marijuana taxes. Claim: The state Legislature “pulled a sneaky move” by proposing “the largest tax measure in…

October 26, 2013

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Pot tax impact on black market can’t be predicted

Campaign: Proposition AA, marijuana taxes. Claim: High taxes in Prop AA will increase the chances of consumers returning to the…

October 26, 2013

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Gov. Hickenlooper taps Denver judge for Supreme Court

Denver District Judge William Hood on Friday received Gov. John Hickenlooper’s nomination to the state’s highest court, where he will…

October 25, 2013

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Nuances are crucial with Amendment 66

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: “A sizable portion of this money is going to…

October 22, 2013

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Will well-off districts carry brunt of Amendment 66?

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: Amendment 66 will extract more money from certain taxpayers…

October 19, 2013

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Marijuana, alcohol revenue would square up

will pay higher rate but what state makes likely equal

October 18, 2013

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Low-tax claim depends on how you look at it

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: “When state and local taxes are combined, Colorado ranks…

October 15, 2013

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Tipton breaks with party’s majority, votes to end shutdown

The vote came after 16 days of an unpopular federal government shutdown and on the eve of the last day…

October 15, 2013

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Judge: School tax issue stays on ballot

is ruled to be fundamental

October 15, 2013

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Tax recreational pot?

Revenue would help fund inspections, construction of schools in Colorado

October 13, 2013

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Colo. school funds on par with Miss.?

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income-tax increase for public schools. Claim: Colorado routinely ranks near the bottom of school funding, just…

October 13, 2013

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School funding face-lift

Amendment 66 would rewrite state’s current formula

October 12, 2013

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Is devil in details for ballot measure?

to rule if Amdt. 66 supporters followed rules

October 11, 2013

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Amendment 66 aims to spend more on schools

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: Amendment 66 “will strengthen every school district.” Who is…

October 11, 2013

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Judge sets Amd. 66 showdown for today

to delay hearing denied

October 10, 2013