Tag: Colorado State Legislature
Colorado’s Budget Gap Myth! How Anti-TABOR Legislators are Laying the Groundwork to Raise Your Taxes & How you can Fight Back!
You’ve probably seen the headlines… “Lawmakers stare down long-term cuts as Colorado runs into TABOR’s hard spending cap,” and “Food banks, kids’ therapy and diapers:…
“The Blood of my Officers Lays at the Steps of Our Capitol,” Pueblo Police Chief Calls out Soft-On-Crime Policies After Three Officers Shot
Soft-on-crime policies have real-world consequences. Three Pueblo Police Officers were recently shot by a career criminal who should have been locked up. Pueblo Police Chief,…
Lehnerz: Proceed With Caution: Politicians use Biased Study for Anti-Gun Talking Points, Emotional Manipulation
Guest post by Frank Lehnerz This year’s General Assembly has not been without its hours and hours of convincing and emotional testimonies that place heavy…
Political Insider Appointed to the State Legislature! Left-wing Extremist Selected for Vacancy!
Colorado Democrats just appointed a political insider to the State Senate! Sonya Jaquez Lewis resigned in disgrace after allegations and an ethics investigation into her…
Colorado Senate Seats to Flip in 2026, Most Vulnerable Democrats Need to Lose!
The 2025 Colorado Legislature is proving to be one of the WORST Legislative Sessions in recent memory. Laws are being introduced to violate our gun…
Senator Mark Baisley is Running for Governor to Restore Balance in Colorado
Colorado’s business community is suffering under the Democratic Majority Rule in the State Government. Excessive regulation, taxes, and fees have created a bad climate for…
Colorado Legislators want the Public in the Dark! Jon Caldara Wants to Turn the Light Back on!
Colorado’s Sunshine Laws have kept the public aware of what government has doing for over 50 years. Colorado Legislators passed the Colorado Opens Record Act…
Rep. Scott Bottoms is Running for Governor to Save Colorado!
Colorado has problems. Rep. Scott Bottoms has solutions. That’s why he is running for Governor. During his tenure at the State Legislature, Rep. Bottoms has…
Lehnerz: Colorado Price Control Bill Lacks Economic Understanding, Could Create Problems
Guest post by Frank Lehnerz If the government tries to wage war against the laws of the market by price control, it undermines the working…
Popular Guns will be BANNED under Colorado’s SB25-003! RMGO’s Ian Escalante Explains how bad it is!
Colorado’s anti-gun legislators have introduced the worst gun bill in Colorado history! Senate Bill 25-003 will OUTLAW the sale and purchase of EVERY long-gun (rifles…
A Liberty Game Plan for 2025
After the 2024 election, it’s important to take a breath, count our wins, and study our loses. After an election, it’s not uncommon for people…
How to Provide Remote Testimony in Colorado Legislative Committee Hearings! Have Your Voice Heard!
The Colorado Legislature will be debating and voting on very interesting and important legislation this year. And you can have your voice heard when these…
Why are Young Coloradans Joining the Republican Party?
The Republican Party is seeing an influx of young Coloradans rising in their ranks. Ryan Gonzalez, who won his election for State House District 50…
2025 State Legislature: Colorado Rep. Ken DeGraaf is Fighting for Liberty and Against Authoritarianism
The 2025 Legislative Session convenes today. So, hold onto your wallet, protect your firearms, and keep an eye on your kids! The Authoritarians under the…
2024’s Biggest News Stories That You Missed, with Sherrie Peif, Colorado Investigative Reporter
A lot happened in 2024. A big election, a contentious legislative session, and a taxpayer-funded scandal in Jefferson County. Sherrie Peif is an award-winning investigative…
Legislative Committee Hearing on Open Meetings Laws on December 30th! Show up in person or testify remote!
Cory Gaines over at his Colorado Accountability Project Substack is encouraging people to show up and speak out in defense of transparency in Government. On…
“Where’s the Money Going?” Senator Byron Pelton is Working Towards Transparency in the Legislature
Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) disburses around $5 billion in benefits every year! And with nearly 400,000 Coloradans relying on PERA for their retirement,…
Governor Polis Blames Ranchers for Wolf Reintroduction Cost!
The Wolf Reintroduction Program has been a disaster. The cost to taxpayers is double what voters were told it would be when it was approved…
WARNING: How Public Unions HURT Taxpayers and Fund Dark Money Political Campaigns! Natalie Menten Explains
The unionization of Colorado’s Public Sector Employees is something most people haven’t been paying attention to. Slowly, over the past several years, County, City and…
Illegal Eggs in Colorado? The Colorado Ban on “Caged” Eggs Starts in January 2025!
Colorado Politicians use their power to restrict our choices as consumers. This includes their attempt to outlaw the sale of eggs from most caged chickens,…
Jared Polis for President? Jared’s Playing Political Games to Position Himself for 2028!
Jared Polis has ambition. From Congress to the Governor’s Office Jared has always thought about his next step. And in two years, he will be…
Win or Lose? Colorado’s Gun Rights in the 2024 Election with RMGO’s Ian Escalante
Colorado gun owners saw a massive loss with Proposition KK, the gun & ammo tax initiative. However, there were some wins for gun rights. Thankfully,…
Dishonest Colorado Senator RESIGNS one week after landslide victory! Party Insiders to Pick Replacement??
One week after a landslide re-election victory, Democratic State Senator Chris Hansen is resigning to run an energy organization. I suspect he was planning on…
After the Colorado Election, What’s the Path Forward for Liberty?
Hello Free People of the Rocky Mountain Region. I know many Liberty-minded Coloradans aren’t happy with the election outcome here in Colorado. Some of the…
Why Some Colorado Democratic Voters Might Be Skipping Votes This Year…
Progressive, Pro-Palestine Coloradans might not feel like they have a home in the Democratic Party anymore During the June Primary Election, millions of dollars were…
Colorado Voters: Tools to Research Legislative Candidates, How did they vote?
Every Colorado voter will have a candidate for the State House on their ballot this year, and half of the State’s voters will be voting…
Families are Struggling to Afford Living in Colorado. What can be done? Dan Woog has ideas
Colorado’s political advertisements are focusing on a variety of issues. But, almost nobody running for office is talking about the biggest issue affecting all Coloradans….
The future of Colorado? Cory Ohnesorge saw a theft in progress and the store employee didn’t care…
Retail theft and crime in general are plaguing Colorado cities. Grocery store employees are complacent. Police have their hands tied. And good people like Cory…
A Libertarian Guide to Colorado’s 2024 Ballot Initiatives
Here we go Colorado! It’s another big election year and there are some very bad ballot measures being voted on this year. Of course, you…
Which Dogs Were Banned in Colorado? Will voters decide to end a ban this election? Natalie Explains
Bans on specific dog breeds have a history in Colorado. Most people think only of pitbulls, but the list of dogs that have been banned…
Colorado Families, Farmers and Energy Workers Need Help, Scott Bright wants to be their Champion
The Colorado State Legislature, along with the Governor, have enacted laws that are hurting Colorado’s working families. Not only is the family structure itself under…
Interview: Parents Sue Colorado Over Secret Transition at School, Parents were “intentionally deceived”
Eric Sell is a helping Colorado parents stand up for their rights. These parents found out their child was being secretly transitioned at school. It…
“Our Constitutional Rights are at Risk!” CO State Legislator Sounds the Alarm, Rep Ryan Armagost
When the Legislature is Session, our rights are at risk! Throughout his career, Rep. Ryan Armagost has always tried to protect the rights of Americans,…
Weekly Roundup: Denver Homeless Population Grows, Kids Not Getting Vaccinated, Colorado Springs to Ban Marijuana?
Howdy Colorado! Let’s see what’s in the news this week: LINKS: Is an end to Colorado’s property tax wars in sight? Maybe — if distrust…
Interview: Peter Boddie, Candidate, Colorado House District 28, Plumbers out of work!?
It’s an important election year in Colorado! And Coloradans are stepping up and running for office! Peter Boddie is a longtime community volunteer, political pundit…
Interview: Cory Hughes: Are Colorado Businesses Required to Accept Cash? Mishawaka is Finding Out the Hard Way…
The war on cash is happening in Colorado. Mishawaka, a beautiful concert venue and restaurant proudly declares themselves as “Cash Free.” Cory Hughes, a historian,…
Weekly Roundup: Lobbyists, Lawsuits & Lions; Colorado Fireworks Business in Wyoming, Adults Stay Home Post-Covid
Hello Free People of the Rocky Mountain Region! This is your weekly news roundup for July 8th, 2024. Nearly every week I take a look…
Interview: Natalie Menten on Public Persuasion: How Government Officials Use Taxpayer Dollars to Influence Voters
Politicians are asking voters to raise your taxes… and they are spending your tax money to convince them! That’s right, politicians and bureaucrats are using…
Interview: Sue Moore, Colorado Liberty Scorecard – Every Colorado Legislator Ranked!
The 2024 Liberty Scorecard is finalized! All of Colorado’s 100 Legislators earned a score based on their voting record during the Session. The scores are…
Colorado Property Taxes – Did the Legislature Lower Them? What’s Going to be on the Ballot?
Colorado’s Legislators are claiming they lowered property taxes this year. Colorado voters will have one or more property tax measures to vote on this November….
Weekly Roundup: Police Drones, Gun Carry Ban, Socialists in the Legislature & Farm Being Seized?
Howdy Colorado! This is your Free State Colorado Weekly News Roundup for June 3rd, 2024. Nearly every week I take a look at news stories,…
2024 Legislative Recap at Liberty on the Rocks Denver
Every year, Colorado’s Legislators attempt to restrict our rights, raise our taxes, and impose their will on Colorado. Whether it’s your right to keep and…
Interview: Ian Escalante, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners – 2024 Legislature in Review – What Passed?
The 2024 Colorado Legislature saw the worst anti-gun legislation in Colorado history. From gun bans, taxes on ammo, and a new gun purchase tracking law,…
Interview: Cory Gaines on the Colorado Legislature Accountability Problem – What are they hiding?
Colorado’s Legislators don’t want to be held accountable… Thankfully, we have Cory Gaines. In this video, Cory and Brandon discuss some of this session’s worst…
No Kids, No Tax Refund? Bill in Colorado Legislature would rob you of your tax refund!
Remember that $800 you TABOR Rebate you got back this year… GONE if this bill passes! Colorado Politicians are attempting to STEAL your Taxpayer Bill…
Colorado’s 5 Worst State Legislators are Silencing Critics and Coming for Your Kids!
Colorado’s State Legislature is pushing more extreme legislation every year. But, this extremism is activating individuals and turning them into activists. Valerie Leal is a…
Interview: Rep. Brandi Bradley, Democrats Killed Her Bill to Punish Child Predators?!
It’s hard to believe, but Colorado Democrats stopped a bill to create mandatory jail time for criminals convicted of engaging in child prostitution. Rep. Brandi…
Interview: Ian Escalante, RMGO Director on the Colorado Legislature’s 2024 Anti-gun Bills
Colorado’s anti-gun legislators are attempting some of the most egregious restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms that Colorado has ever seen. From…
Join the Weekly Legislative Activism Live Stream with the Libertarian Party and Free State Colorado
You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Pet Tax Proposed” “De-facto gun registration legislation introduced” “Bill proposes felons get paid $3,000 of tax money” “Fee on big…
Interview: Dave Williams on Trump, Boebert and the Colorado GOP in 2024
2024 is going to be a big year for electoral politics in Colorado. Right now, there are big questions and little answers. Will former President…
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