Tag: Colorado State Legislature

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 has ambition. From Congress to the Governor’s Office Jared has always thought about his next step. And in two years, he will be…

Colorado gun owners saw a massive loss with Proposition KK, the gun & ammo tax initiative. However, there were some wins for gun rights. Thankfully,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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’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….

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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 State Legislature is pushing more extreme legislation every year. But, this extremism is activating individuals and turning them into activists. Valerie Leal is a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Rep. Scott Bottoms is tired of being bullied and harassed by Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. During the Special Session, the Speaker refused to…

Howdy Colorado! Nearly every week I take a look at news stories, articles and headlines from across our great state. Let’s see what’s in the…

The 2023 Special Session is over! 4 days and $96,000 later, Colorado’s Legislature has adjourned until January. The primary purpose of the Session was to…

Howdy Colorado! Every week I take a look at Colorado news to share with you stories you might have missed. Let’s see what’s happening this…

Proposition HH failed and Jared Polis isn’t happy! Two days after the election, Jared Polis announced a Special Session to provide “property tax relief,” but…

Colorado’s Republican Legislators in the State House are standing up against the extremism of Democratic Representative Tim Hernandez. Rep. Brandi Bradley and 14 other House…