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Natural Asset Companies proposed rule threatens property rights
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Natural Asset Companies proposed rule threatens property rights

By Shad Sullivan, R-CALF USA | SOURCE: The Fence Post Quietly, on Sept. 29, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the request of the New York Stock Exchange, proposed a rule to create a new type of company called a Natural Asset Company or NAC. According to the proposed rule, a NAC would “hold the rights to ecological performance,” giving these companies license to control the management of both public and private lands through quantifying and monetizing natural outputs such as air and water. In other words, NACs would use the air you breathe as currency.  Under the guise of climate change, NACs would make this “control” mechanism profitable without the actual use of the land itself. By monetizing and leveraging the management of these natural outputs their war cry of “eco...
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There goes the neighborhood. Collared wolf spotted near Colo residence
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There goes the neighborhood. Collared wolf spotted near Colo residence

Source: Colorado Peak Politics There goes the neighborhood. Just two weeks after 10 apex predators were released in Grand County, a resident photographed one of the collared wolves near his home and says he’s concerned about his pets and nearby livestock. The sighting was reported by Rachel Gabel, assistant editor of The Fence Post, who was the target of a vicious smear by Gov. Polis’s husband on social media. In addition to his role as First Gentleman, Marlon Reis is an animal rights activist of some radical repute. Todd Schmidt photographed the wolf Jan. 2 just a half mile from his home in Sweetwater, on a road that connects Highway 9 and 131. Schmidt told The Fence Post: “We have pets, and our neighbors are ranchers,” he said. “We don’t want them here. Peopl...
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Anderson quits state House race to prevent Hispanic or white candidate from winning
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Anderson quits state House race to prevent Hispanic or white candidate from winning

Source: Colorado Peak Politics Auon’tai “Tay” Anderson has suspended his campaign for state House District 8 claiming too many other Black people are running, which he thinks could dilute the Black vote and allow whitey or a Hispanic candidate to win. Instead, Anderson has created his own non-profit group and made himself boss. After years of GoFundMe's, DPS expenses & other lifestyle supports, fmr Denver school board member Tay Anderson realized he can't win in HD8 & needs a job.So, he's found a nice, new nonprofit home where people can finally get tax deductions for giving him money 🥸 #copolitics pic.twitter.com/u1aul0PTmw— Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) January 9, 2024 Which means he’s not running for public office. Oh, happy day. The forme...
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Colorado Department of Higher Education is slamming other states’ who they believe are anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Colorado Department of Higher Education is slamming other states’ who they believe are anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com The Colorado Department of Higher Education has recently made headlines for its support of Colorado College's new initiative, the Healing and Affirming Village and Empowerment Network (HAVEN). The HAVEN Initiative aims to assist any student who wishes to leave institutions of higher education in five states with anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. These states include Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and North Dakota. However, this move has raised concerns and sparked criticism from those who believe these policies are based on a misguided and divisive ideology. The Colorado Department of Higher Education, along with Colorado College, claims that these anti-DEI laws create unwelcome learning environments for students...
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is gearing up for her upcoming trial, making a virtual appearance in court for a pre-trial readiness conference this week. The District Attorney's Office and the defense council both expressed their readiness to proceed with the case, setting the stage for what promises to be quite a legal battle. During the hearing, it was determined that both sides would have a specific time allocation for their opening arguments and closing statements. Each side will be given 30 minutes for opening arguments and 45 minutes for closing statements. The defense announced that they would be adopting the witness list from Peters' previous attorney. Additionally, the court decided to have three alternate jurors, ensuring a fair and impa...
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One Democratic lawmaker stayed home on opening day and trolled fellow Democrats instead of going to work at the State Capitol
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One Democratic lawmaker stayed home on opening day and trolled fellow Democrats instead of going to work at the State Capitol

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com On the opening day of Colorado's legislative session, tensions ran high as a Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Elisabeth Epps, took to social media to troll her own party leader, House Speaker Julie McCluskie. While McCluskie stressed the importance of civility and respectful dialogue in her opening-day speech, Epps chose to engage in a public feud on social media, highlighting the deep divisions within their Democrat caucus. The contradiction between McCluskie's call for civility and Epps' online behavior reveals the troubling state of discourse at the state Capitol. With a progressive split within the Democratic Party and objections from Republicans -- the decorum and effectiveness of lawmaking in the next 120 days are anything but certain. https://youtu.be/q...
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Christie withdraws, Trump out to insurmountable lead in Iowa primary polling
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Christie withdraws, Trump out to insurmountable lead in Iowa primary polling

Chris Christie, formerly the governor of New Jersey, has become the latest to withdraw from the Republican primary race for President. His criticism of President Donald Trump had been relentless throughout debates and on the campaign trail. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, he withdrew from the race five days before the Iowa caucuses. “I promise you this: I will make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be President of the United States again,” Christie posted on Twitter-X. “That’s more important than my own personal ambition.” Christie was polling at just 3 percent in the right-leaning Trafalgar Group poll entering Iowa, with Trump leading the field at 52 percent. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Halley were the closest in the field a...
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Announcing the launch of new Colorado media platform: The Rocky Mountain Voice
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Announcing the launch of new Colorado media platform: The Rocky Mountain Voice

CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Colorado is at a pivotal moment in time. It’s never been more critical than now to get real, unbiased news from a reliable source. Especially for conservatives. Many Coloradans don’t know the truth thanks to one-sided media and messaging, and few platforms for conservatives to get out their message. “The Rocky Mountain Voice is launching to ensure that the citizens of the Centennial state can be well informed and effectively engaged, and that 'the other side of the story' is told,” said Founder and President Heidi Ganahl. The Rocky Mountain Voice will build trust through the truth, inspire the next generation of Coloradans, always be pro-citizen, pro-liberty, pro-Colorado and honor our heritage of rugged individualism. Ganahl added: “We will not partici...
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Don’t mark your calendar for March 7
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Don’t mark your calendar for March 7

Thank you in advance for staying home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. I know it’s such an imposition every other year to attend a few hours to meet with your neighbors to elect your precinct committee persons and delegates to the county assemblies. Make sure you have all your excuses lined up as to why you can’t participate in the Colorado Caucus. I know you would rather complain about how bad the candidates are for this next election cycle, rather than participate and help nominate your chosen candidate to run for office. I know a great Netflix series you are watching takes priority over your civic responsibility. I know you must wash your hair that night because the weekend is coming up. I know it will take at least a month to find a babysitter with such short notice. I know all the ex...
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The IRS has confirmed that the 2024 TABOR refund checks will not be subject to income tax.
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The IRS has confirmed that the 2024 TABOR refund checks will not be subject to income tax.

Source: thelobby-co.com The decision to not tax Coloradan’s 2024 TABOR refund checks comes after initial speculation that these refunds may have been taxable, causing concern among taxpayers across the state. CBS News Colorado was the first to report on the IRS's acknowledgment of this issue and their request for Colorado taxpayers to delay filing their 2024 taxes until a decision was reached. This confirmation was the result of a meeting between IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Colorado Governor Jared Polis where questions concerning the taxability were raised. This development marks the first time that the IRS has raised questions about the taxability of TABOR refunds since the Taxpayer Bill of Rights was passed by voters three decades ago. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a...
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