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Colorado voters to decide Amendment 87 graduated income tax proposal
The Denver Post reports that Amendment 87 would replace Colorado’s flat income tax with six graduated rates, lowering taxes for some filers and raising them for higher earners.
Colorado Democrats decline to fill House District 32 vacancy
Colorado Democrats will not convene a vacancy committee after Manny Rutinel resigned his House District 32 seat, according to the Denver Gazette.
Marx-Weiser gubernatorial debate is called off
Colorado Public Radio reports that a planned early-October moderated debate between gubernatorial candidates Victor Marx and Phil Weiser has been canceled.
9NEWS reviews claims in Colorado’s 8th District attack ads
9NEWS examined campaign-ad claims about Manny Rutinel’s legislative pay vote, federal tax policy, Gabe Evans’ H.R. 1 vote and health insurance premium increases.
Colorado lawmakers review $443 million Medicaid budget forecast error
Denver7 reports Colorado Medicaid is projected to run about $443 million over budget this fiscal year as lawmakers review forecasting errors and rising program costs.
Longmont delays ALPR replacement decision for policy review
Longmont is delaying a final decision on replacing 15 Flock cameras as officials review policies, privacy concerns and public-safety uses of license plate reader technology.
Lawsuit seeks removal of Amendment 87 from November ballot
Colorado Politics reports that a Denver lawsuit challenges signature-gathering and validation for Amendment 87, a proposed graduated income tax measure on Colorado’s November ballot.
Colorado forecast projects $1.5 billion budget shortfall
Colorado economists project a roughly $1.5 billion general fund shortfall for 2027-28 if lawmakers restore a 15% reserve, The Denver Post reports.
Greeley council approves up to $95M for Downtown Civic Campus City Hall
Greeley City Council approved up to $95 million in financing for a new City Hall, part of the Downtown Civic Campus project, in a 4-3 vote.
Colorado unemployment rate climbs back to 4%
Colorado’s unemployment rate reached 4% in August, with 128,000 residents unemployed as the state recorded a monthly decline in jobs, the Denver Gazette reported.
USPS deploys contract guards at Denver sorting facility before Colorado mail ballots
Colorado Public Radio reports that USPS deployed contract security in Denver as mail ballots are scheduled to begin going out, with officials and union representatives offering differing views.
Colorado budget forecast projects nearly $1.6 billion deficit
State economists told lawmakers that rising Medicaid costs could help drive a nearly $1.6 billion Colorado budget deficit when the Legislature convenes in January.