Author: Marianne Goodland
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Colorado drivers tap ‘Montana loophole’ to avoid high vehicle registration and tax costs
Coloradans looking to avoid high vehicle registration fees have increasingly turned to what’s known as the “Montana loophole” — a strategy that surfaced recently at a luxury car event near the Cherry Creek Mall. Here’s how it works. A Colorado resident buys a high-end vehicle — anything from a large recreational vehicle to a supercar…
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Rate reductions force Jefferson Center to close key recovery program as Colorado reimbursement rates change
A second Front Range community mental health center is eliminating services due to new reimbursement rates set by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing that will go into effect on Oct. 1. The Jefferson Center for Mental Health announced Tuesday it is closing its adult residential recovery program, which annually serves about…
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Progressive Democrats, traditional Republicans secure state House victories in Colorado
With ballots still being counted, results from Tuesday’s primary election remained up in the air for several candidates for the Colorado General Assembly. Still, the preliminary results as of Wednesday morning showed progressive Democrats had a good night, as did more traditional Republicans. The closest race, as of the latest tally, is in House District…
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Key state House races in Colorado: Sean Camacho, Iris Halpern neck-and-neck; Rep. Mandy Lindsay trails
• In House District 6, Rep. Sean Camacho and civil rights attorney Iris Halpern are neck-and-neck • In House District 9, Monica Van Buskirk leads by a wide margin against Neal Walia • In House District 33, Rep. Kenny Van Nguyen has a slim lead over Heidi Henkel, a Broomfield City councilmember • Rep. Mandy…
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Colorado–Nebraska water clash heads to U.S. Supreme Court as canal fight intensifies
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear Nebraska’s lawsuit against Colorado over the Perkins County canal, a move that advances a legal dispute likely to take years to resolve. The proposed Perkins County canal would run through land owned by six Colorado landowners in Sedgwick County before crossing into Perkins County in Nebraska.…
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Who’s spending in Colorado to get your vote?
Groups that raise unlimited amounts of money have spent about $20 million in May and June to try and influence Colorado voters’ choices in the upcoming June 30 primaries. By law, these groups cannot coordinate with the candidates they support. Much of the money being spent is on commercials supporting a candidate or attacking their…
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Economists: Colorado budget improves slightly, but deficits still loom
State economists reported a stronger-than-expected bump in general fund revenue driven largely by higher individual income tax collections, yet warned that Colorado remains on track to begin the next fiscal year with a sizable shortfall. State economists upgraded “significantly” the amount of general fund revenue the state is taking in this year from their March…
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Colorado House ethics committee delays hearing to allow Democratic leader to seek legal counsel
The Colorado House ethics committee voted Monday to pause the ethics complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay while she seeks legal counsel. The hearing was scheduled to begin with two days of testimony, during which Lindsay could present evidence and call witnesses and when others — including Rep. Junie Joseph, D-Boulder — were expected to testify.…
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A special edition of Capitol M: In remembrance of the outrageous Lynn Bartels
I had Lynn Bartels envy. For almost longer than I can remember. There, I said it. And it’s true. Lynn died Friday, age 69, after a short battle with glioblastoma. I was just heartsick when that news of her diagnosis came out, knowing that it meant we wouldn’t have long with her. Back to the…
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Colorado state Senate: Meet the primary election candidates
Colorado’s June 30 primary features a slate of state Senate contests, with several incumbents stepping aside and competitive fields emerging in both parties. These are some of the races to watch as voters begin to submit ballots. Senate District 3: Pueblo Currently represented by Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, a Democrat, who chose not to run for…