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“It’s unfortunate that reducing the income tax rate was a non-starter for Democrats, especially since Governor Polis has indicated his support for a proposal that does so,” said Republican Sen. Rob Woodward of Loveland

State Senate Democrats shoot down income tax rate cut applauded by Polis While Colorado Gov. Jared Polis may favor an income tax rate reduction — which he mentioned in his Jan. 10 State of the State address — state Democrats, especially those

"I think this is fundamentally not the Colorado way of doing things. We have a rich history of fighting for our independence from the national trend." - Senator Owen Hill

FAREWELL ELECTORAL COLLEGE: State Senate Gives Away Our Presidential Votes Democrats have only had control of the state Senate for a few weeks, and already they’ve voted to give away Colorado’s vote in future presidential elections. Instead of our nine electoral votes going to the candidate

This is what happens when Colorado Democrats decide a bill should be killed just because it’s sponsored by a Republican.

GOP and good, life-saving policies for the win.

Safe-haven bill on newborns gets new life from Colorado Senate 'kill' committee A bill that originally required that schools provide "safe haven" information on dealing with unwanted newborns as part of the state's comprehensive s*x education program won a reprieve late Wednesday

We should be doing everything we can to make it easier for our educators to educate, not get bogged down in bureaucracy. Clearly the Democrats don’t agree.

Thank you Senator Owen Hill for fighting for Colorado schools.

Colorado Senate committee shoots down school-waivers bill A bill that would have created a system of automatic waivers from certain state rules for Colorado’s rural public school districts died Wednesday in the state Senate’s Committee on State,

“Let's give the school boards [and] the school districts money and not prioritize how they spend it. It’s their decision in Colorado. Our Constitution gives them local control." - Senate GOP Leader Holbert

Full-day kindergarten: Parents, teachers, lawmakers weigh in Colorado's new governor has made free full-day kindergarten one of his signature issues in his first month in office. It's an idea almost universally praised. But, what's unclear is how to pay for it?

“Foote chose to divide at the potential expense of teenaged mothers and infants. He abused his power, just because he could.”

EDITORIAL: Democrat jeopardizes bill to save babies The adage “absolute power corrupts absolutely” went on full display Wednesday, when a powerful Colorado Democrat played games with a life-saving bill.

Even the Denver Mayor knows this goes too far...

WATCH: Denver Mayor Hancock walks back support of drug injection sites Denver Mayor Michael Hancock qualified his support for supervised drug injection sites in a 9News interview ahead of his formal launch of his re-election campaign.

Yes, it’s amazing how getting called into the principal’s office can change your tune...

Dems change their tune a day after Polis presents budget proposal Two Senate Democrats who sounded skeptical Tuesday when Gov. Jared Polis first shared his proposal for amending the 2019-20 governor's budget request were singing a different tune a day later.

Shock and surprise, Democrats are playing politics.

Bill To Require Safe Haven Law Education Hits Snag In Committee An effort to save the lives of desperate moms and their newborn babies has fallen victim to politics at the State Capitol.

Senate Republicans asked for more money for education and roads. Instead Polis presented a budget even his side knows we can’t afford. Maybe Polis forgot Colorado has a balanced budget?

Gov. Polis prioritizes education in first budget request, but Democratic lawmakers are skeptical Gov. Jared Polis wants to spend more money on education in his first budget request, including his promise of free, full-day kindergarten, but state lawmakers immediately cast doubt on his plans.

“As the legislature considers the top priorities within this $33.7 billion budget — roughly $6,000 from the pockets of every man, woman and child in the state — we hope they will consider the ramifications of increased regulations and mandates that could undermine Colorado’s unique success, decrease innovation in health care, and create additional burdens facing Colorado families due to Obamacare.”

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Statement on Governor Polis’ Proposed 2019-2020 Budget Gov. Polis proposes several ideas he believes will help issues facing Colorado. It will be up to the legislature to decide if they are proposals that work.