In this week's newsletter, Kathleen updates readers on another successful Citizen's Guide to Civic Involvement workshop. Nash shares the latest developments on the budget bill. Dave Kopel sits down with Jon for an eye-opening Devil's Advocate episode. Lastly, Rob shares a piece in The Gazette on the Democrats' latest attempt to gut TABOR.
I had a successful Citizen’s Guide to Civic Involvement class on April 10. This class is the first step in getting involved in your local government without being elected. If you would like me to speak to your group – church, civic, or other gathering – I would love to connect. Please contact me at [email protected]
The Fiscal Policy Center continues to monitor developments in the General Assembly concerning the state budget. The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) continues to iron out the different versions of the budget bill passed in the House and Senate. Additionally, the JBC continues to add amendments and orbital bills to achieve its desired budget goals. Once approved, the budget will move to the Governor’s office, where Governor Polis can use line-item veto power before final bill approval by the end of June, and in time for the start of the next fiscal year. Stay up to date by following the Fiscal Policy Center!
Rob Natelson updates readers on the legislature's latest attempt at gutting TABOR in a piece published in the Gazette.
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Did you know 49.8% of the voters in Colorado are unaffiliated? Have you ever wondered why? Hear from the experts at Independence Institute talk about the issues important to Colorado and how to bring some sanity to this increasingly leftist state.
Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.
PowerGab focuses on unique energy issues facing Colorado. Hosted by Amy Cooke, Independence Institute's Energy and Environmental Policy Center Director, and Jake Fogleman, Director of Policy. PowerGab tackles the complexities of energy policy and solutions for a broad audience to educate and illuminate all while having a few laughs along the way.
Mandy and Deb Show is your go-to source for sharp wit, candid conversations, and unfiltered takes on the latest issues shaping Colorado and beyond. Hosted by seasoned radio host Mandy Connell and policy pro Deb Flora, the show blends humor, insight, and a healthy dose of common sense as the duo tackles politics, culture, and everything in between.
This podcast includes several series of commentaries about the Constitution. Each series will cover a different aspect of the document. This series thumbnails the lives of 14 American Founders and their specific contributions to the Constitution. It covers both well-known Founders, such as James Madison, and those who are lesser known, but who exercised an out-sized influence.
Within six years, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed 23 anti-gun bills into law. His most recent, Senate Bill 3 (SB25-003), creates the country's most restrictive permitting scheme to buy a gun. Second Amendment expert Dave Kopel explains the bleak situation.
A new legislative bill in Colorado aims to incentivize data centers with taxpayer money. PowerGab co-hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this bill, its progress, and what it would mean for Coloradans.
Mandy and Deb Show, co-hosted by Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora, talk about where our tax dollars are going, how the tariffs affect us, thrifting with thrifting specialist Summer DiFraia, and more!
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