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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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State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl

State Rep. Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, the Minority Leader in the Colorado House, is hoping to expand his influence on fentanyl policy beyond the State of Colorado. Last weekend, he attended the National Conference of State Legislators, calling for an attention to border security as a first and crucial step in combating further spread of the fentanyl epidemic. The NCSL is a competitive selection process with Lynch being chosen among 25 legislators nationally. "I am deeply concerned about Colorado's growing deadly fentanyl crisis, and it is imperative that we address this issue head-on,” Lynch said. “The reasons behind the rapid rise of fentanyl in Colorado are clear: America's weak borders, Mexican drug trafficking, cheap drugs used in making fentanyl shipped from China, and Colorad...
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing

By Jon Caldara | Complete Colorado Page 2 Politics is the art of addition, not subtraction. The job of electing someone is all about getting people who aren’t all that crazy for you to vote for you. Proving to voters you despise them oddly doesn’t win them over. Just like government cannot tax a people into prosperity, a political party cannot divide and alienate its way to victory. So, it is with great curiosity I watch the communications from the Colorado Republican Party. Instead of highlighting what makes them a better choice than Democrats, they condemn Republicans who don’t pass their purity test. The Colorado Republican Party will be a lost cause for the next six to eight years as it continues to self-deteriorate. We can still move forward with great limited govern...
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Inglee named Colorado’s seventh Brand Commissioner
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Inglee named Colorado’s seventh Brand Commissioner

By Rachel Gabel | Source: The Fence Post Todd Inglee has been hired as the state of Colorado’s seventh brand commissioner in the history of the Brand Board. Founded in 1865, the Colorado brand board predates the state of Colorado. Inglee’s hiring was occasioned by the retirement of Chris Whitney, who served in the position for 12 years. Inglee, who will begin on Feb. 5, comes to the position after serving as executive director of the Colorado Beef Council for 12 years. As a Colorado native, Inglee has been a producer and advocate for the industry for many years. He graduated from Colorado State University and also attended the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management’s Ag Leadership Program. Aside from his educational background, Inglee founded his own cattle operation, Ralston Vall...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House on first day of session
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coloradopolitics.com, State

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House on first day of session

By Marianne Goodland | Source: Colorado Politics The Colorado General Assembly immediately got off to a troubled start on Wednesday, when multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters shouted from the House gallery, bringing the chamber's business to a brief halt. Similar protests took place in state legislatures in California and Arizona on their opening days earlier this week. The disruption prompted Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat who was part of a group of senators participating in a ministerial role in the House, to say lawmakers "don’t have the time to waste." READ FULL ARTICLE ON COLORADOPOLITICS.COM
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Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband released on bail following arrest
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Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband released on bail following arrest

By Carol McKinley | Source: Denver Gazette Jayson Boebert, the ex-husband of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, has been released on bail from the Garfield County jail on suspicion of six charges in connection with two separate incidents involving altercations with family members. The first of back-to-back incidents happened on Jan. 6 after a loud disturbance in a Silt restaurant with the congresswoman, in which Jayson Boebert claimed his ex-wife punched him in the face, while Boebert maintained she merely "touched" his nose.  In a news release on Wednesday afternoon, the Silt Police said that Jayson Boebert recanted any claims of domestic violence. Silt Police Chief Mike Kite said that Boebert told him that "he wanted this whole thing to go away."  READ FULL ARTICLE AT DENVER...
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Farm Action Fund releases 2024 platform
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Farm Action Fund releases 2024 platform

Source: The Fence Post Farm Action Fund, which describes itself as “a farmer-led organization fighting corporate monopolies in agriculture,” has released a 2024 policy platform for candidates at all levels of government. The platform’s recommendations would “dismantle the policy and financial structures that exclusively benefit corporate monopolies, and empower farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to feed America,” the group said. READ FULL ARTICLE ON THEFENCEPOST.COM
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Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman
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Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman

Source: thelobby-co.com Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman Jayson Boebert, the former husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing six charges that include prohibited use of weapons, third-degree assault, and obstructing a peace officer, according to records from the Garfield County jail. The arrest follows an incident that occurred three days prior when Jayson Boebert contacted the police, alleging a physical altercation between him and the congresswoman at a restaurant in her district. According to The Daily Beast, Jayson Boebert claimed that she repeatedly struck him in the face. @Facebook It remains unclear whether Tuesday's arrest is ...
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Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges
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Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges

Source: thelobby-co.com The Colorado legislative session begins with lawmakers saying that they are prepared to tackle a multitude of pressing issues, ranging from rising property taxes, and improving education to reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. However, it is anticipated that housing and land use may emerge as the most significant concern for lawmakers during the 120-day session. The Democratic majority at the Capitol is currently experiencing heightened levels of vitriol, evident in the rare censure of a lawmaker and the resignation of two others who cited the prevailing mood within the building. Partisan tensions from the previous year continue to linger, further exacerbating the disunity among Democrats and the delay tactics employed by Republicans,...
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Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD
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coloradopolitics.com, El Paso County, Local, State

Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD

By Ernest Luning | Source: Colorado Politics State Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, told Colorado Politics late Tuesday that he is running for the seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. "I made the decision today that I’m a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District," Gardner said in an exclusive interview. "We’re taking the steps to formally file a campaign in the next couple of days." The veteran state lawmaker said his legislative experience gives him an edge in what could be a crowded primary to replace Lamborn in the heavily Republican district, which coincides almost precisely with El Paso County. Gardner, a former El Paso County GOP chairman, served four terms in the state House before his election in 2016 to the sta...
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