dan ritchie
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New exhibit at History Colorado allows visitors to join in Colorado’s story
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As anyone associated with History Colorado, CiviCO, and their new gallery is intimately aware, knowing the history of our state is important. Where we came from – and, most importantly, who we come from – is indispensable for knowing who we are and charting the course for where we are headed. And that knowledge is…
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Fundraising for school board candidates show lopsided differences in Jeffco, DPS
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JEFFERSON COUNTY In Jeffco, school board candidate fundraising appears to be a tale of the haves and have nots. Two of the three incumbents on the school district’s board of education have out-raised their opponents by margins of at least 15 to 1. The third incumbent, board chair Ron Mitchell, raised almost $33,000 through last Friday,…
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Constitution would be harder to change under proposed amendment
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Over the years, the Colorado Constitution has been one of the most amended constitutions in America. That would likely change if a proposed amendment for the November general election makes its way onto the ballot and is approved by voters. The Raise the Bar, Protect Our Constitution amendment would change the petition signature gathering requirements…
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Backers kill ballot measure to lift TABOR revenue caps
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Supporters of a state ballot measure to set a 10-year time-out on TABOR revenue restrictions called it quits Tuesday, blaming what could be a crowded fall ballot, the high cost of getting across a complicated argument to voters and an “uncertain political climate.” “In November, Colorado voters are going to be asked to decide on up…
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An education bill with economic appeal
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In Colorado today, 26 percent of our students aren’t reading at grade level, as evidenced by the CSAP. We know from research and experience that children who don’t read well by the end of third grade are far less likely to finish high school, far less likely to attend college and far less likely…
