Weekly Roundup: Dishonest Schools – Basic Income Guarantee – TABOR Refund Money – Gun Lawsuits – DougCo Property Tax

It seems that responsibility is a major issue these days.

Whether it’s schools blaming social media companies, or handouts to those who haven’t earned it, individuals either accept or deny responsibility.

Every week I take a look at some news stories and articles from across our great state.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let’s see what’s in the news!

Links to Articles:

Report: Recent Colorado regulations increase taxes, fees by $2B: https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_854224ce-51a4-11ee-b6cf-d3998cac3ea9.html

Xcel customers face $66 million hike in gas bills this winter: https://denvergazette.com/news/business/xcel-customers-face-66-million-rate-hike-natural-gas-bill/article_bf5cb356-5661-11ee-9562-8fad5e7ce51f.html

Douglas County commissioners approve 4% assessment reduction for single family properties: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/douglas-county-commissioners-approve-4-assessment-reduction-for-single-family-properties

Gun rights advocates have lost Colorado’s elections — but they may win the legal war: https://www.cpr.org/2023/09/19/gun-rights-advocates-have-lost-colorados-elections-but-they-may-win-the-legal-war/

Why are TABOR refunds so huge lately? And will they stay that way?: https://www.cpr.org/2023/09/21/colorado-why-are-tabor-refunds-so-huge-lately/

After giving cash to 820 unhoused people, Denver Basic Income Project says the initiative is working: https://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/news/denver-basic-income-project-rally/

Denver school board votes to pursue lawsuit against social media platforms: https://denvergazette.com/news/denver-school-board-votes-to-pursue-lawsuit-against-social-media-platforms/article_a546cec6-58ef-11ee-bcf6-3f99a88308d2.html

Caldara: Denver should look to Colorado Springs on homelessness: https://pagetwo.completecolorado.com/2023/09/20/caldara-denver-should-look-to-colorado-springs-on-homelessness/

GUEST COLUMN: Cherry Creek schools keep parents in dark: https://denvergazette.com/opinion/columns/guest-column-cherry-creek-schools-keep-parents-in-dark/article_df168857-3185-59de-8ccc-365dbb5fb4fb.html

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Author: Brandon Wark

Colorado Native, world traveler. Political operative and blogger in defense of liberty. Believer in the value of human life and the potential for consciousness. My posts are my opinion - protected by the First Amendment