Author: Steven K. Paulson
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Medical pot supporters rally at state Capitol
DENVER • Acknowledging that they have an image problem, supporters of medical marijuana held a rally at the Colorado Capitol on Friday to support better regulation of their industry. About a dozen people braved subfreezing temperatures on the west steps of the Capitol to speak on behalf of the Colorado Patients and Providers Coalition, which says…
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McElhany files ethics complaint against attorney for watchdog group
DENVER • A former Colorado state senator has filed an ethics complaint against an attorney representing an ethics watchdog group, accusing her of misrepresenting facts in a legal case. Former Senate Minority Leader Andy McElhany, a Republican from Colorado Springs, lodged the complaint against Chantell Taylor. McElhany says she falsely accused him of misusing private funds…
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Colorado to look at taxpayer-paid lobbyists
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER • At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter’s administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby state lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing…
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Colorado to look at taxpayer-paid lobbyists
DENVER • At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter’s administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby state lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing motor vehicle license fees. The administration and legislators are reviewing the long-standing practice of one branch of government lobbying another…
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Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
DENVER • Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, a move lawmakers say amounts to legal recognition of a growing industry. The state Attorney General John Suthers concluded in an opinion issued Monday that medical marijuana is considered personal property that can be taxed and shouldn’t be treated like prescription drugs,…
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Colorado could slash tax breaks to balance budget
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER • Colorado lawmakers are taking aim at tax breaks to balance the state budget after a state Supreme Court ruling that says doing away with the cuts and credits may not require voter approval. The…
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Colorado could slash tax breaks to balance budget
DENVER • Colorado lawmakers are taking aim at tax breaks to balance the state budget after a state Supreme Court ruling that says doing away with the cuts and credits may not require voter approval. The Joint House and Senate Finance Committees met Thursday to find ways to cover a $1.3 billion shortfall in state revenue…
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Penry dropping out of Colorado governor’s race
DENVER (AP) Republican state Sen. Josh Penry said Tuesday his departure from the Colorado governor’s race gives the GOP a better chance of unseating Democrat Bill Ritter next year but he refused to endorse his main rival, former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis. Penry told The Associated Press McInnis has better name recognition, more money and…
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Tipton to challenge Salazar for Congress
DENVER (AP) State Rep. Scott Tipton is getting into the race in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and turning it into a referendum on President Barack Obama’s policies. Tipton said Wednesday he will be filing paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission later this week to challenge Democrat John Salazar for the Western Slope district. Republicans Martin…
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Colleague: Penry dropping from CO governor’s race
DENVER (AP) State Sen. Josh Penry, considered a rising star in Colorado’s Republican Party, plans to drop out of the gubernatorial race, a House colleague said Monday. State Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Colbran, said Penry called her to tell her he was ending his run against former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis. Penry called the Republican caucus…