Author: Mike Kopp
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Denver’s 2E, 2G politicize appointments, jeopardize finances
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Mike Kopp Denver is now the only major American city to have AAA bond ratings with all three rating agencies. In 2019, when Moody’s assigned its AAA rating to the City and County of Denver’s General Obligation bonds, it cited Denver’s strong credit characteristics, including its vibrant economy and large tax base, as well as its well-managed…
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Colorado Health Benefit Exchange may be a slow-moving train wreck
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Under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, Colorado must adapt to new federal mandates that will dramatically affect health care costs and the insurance plans available to health care consumers. How will Colorado cope with these new and costly federal mandates? Senate Bill 200, enacted in May, created the…