Author: Jiimmy Sengenberger
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COLUMN: ‘Fees,’ ‘tariffs’ — taxes by another name | Jimmy Sengenberger
Last week, when U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked why President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “not taxes on imported goods,” he said something so absurd, it would be hilarious if he weren’t trying to be serious. “That’s easy,” Bessent said. “Because tariffs are a surcharge, not a tax. They could be paid by the…
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Juvenile tactics by Denver, Woodland Park school leaders | Guest Column
Across the state, we’re seeing a wholesale rejection of transparency and accountability by community and political leaders attempting to misuse the system for their own gain. Look no further than Colorado’s school districts, where legal and political games rule the day. Let’s start with Denver Public Schools, where the board’s vice president, Tay Anderson, tried…