
GOP bill to free more food from taxes survives initial scrutiny; ‘It’s immoral’ says sponsor
“It’s immoral,” Rep. McKean said of the idea of taxing food, adding it impacts low-income residents the most.

“It’s immoral,” Rep. McKean said of the idea of taxing food, adding it impacts low-income residents the most.

While everyone has the right to peacefully protest injustice, vandalism cannot be tolerated. The vandalism cost taxpayers and business owners more than $5.5 million. As long as the destruction remains visible, criminals will continue to target other people’s property.” Krista Kafer

“It’s a blanket instruction that does not realistically take into account what the activity is. It’s just another way of putting insurance companies on the hook and driving up the rates for the rest of us.” — Hugh McKean, House District 51 Representative, Loveland.
“Our constitution is pretty clear,” Rep. Tim Leonard (R-Jefferson) said. “We need to be a single-subject bill. I would suggest we are creating a dangerous precedent here that incorporates so many things to make so many people happy.”

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently discussed the future of Colorado and its energy targets. However, there doesn’t seem to be a path forward without extra resources. Where would this additional funding come from? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
Show Notes:
SB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032
SB 102 – Data Center and large load
HB 26 1030 – Data center and Utility Modernization
Jared Polis on Politico Energy Podcast
Pew Research: Americans blame utilities for rising home energy bills
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How in the world can the Colorado Republican Party be as dysfunctional as it is? I put that question to Brita Horn, the outgoing chair of the state party.