by Mr. Leadville | Jun 19, 2020 | Leadville News
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers wound down a shortened 2020 session Saturday having drastically cut education funding because of the coronavirus pandemic’s revenue impact, allocating $70 million in federal aid to struggling business and residents, and passing a...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 19, 2020 | Leadville News
This summer, the Colorado Tourism Office’s usual tips for visitors — stick to trails, respect wildlife, scoop up dog poop — come with advice on wearing masks, staying 6 feet way from people and hand washing. Welcome to vacations in the era of COVID-19. The tourism...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 19, 2020 | Leadville News
As the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdowns help cause market turmoil and loss of tax revenue, Colorado policymakers are already evaluating their options for the difficult budget decisions on the horizon. One of the challenges they face will be continuing to...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 19, 2020 | Leadville News
When schools in Colorado let out for summer break, it’s typically that: a break. By early June, school administrators have solidified the next year’s budgets and educators have finalized their schedules. Parents, students and faculty have a good idea of what’s to come...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 18, 2020 | Leadville News
Democrats reached a tentative deal Saturday to address three major policies — housing relief, tax breaks for corporate interests and taxation of tobacco and vaping products — on what’s likely to be the second to last day of the session. No one involved is getting...
by Mr. Leadville | Jun 18, 2020 | Leadville News
DENVER (AP) — Majority Democrats in Colorado’s Legislature have been rushing through a bill in the last week of the session that would suspend or reduce several business tax credits and corporate incentives to generate millions of dollars for public schools. But Gov....
