Tag: costs
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PERSPECTIVE: Reform permitting — and curb Colorado’s energy costs
Everyone in Washington right now is talking about affordability. It’s the buzzword in every campaign promise and political speech, but for many Coloradans it’s simply a new label for a very old problem. Families across Colorado don’t need a government report to tell them what bites them in the pocketbook every time they pay a bill or swipe a credit…
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COLUMN: Tackling insurance costs will require political courage
Frustrated by rising insurance premiums, Colorado drivers and homeowners are giving state lawmakers an earful. Home insurance rates in our state have grown faster since 2020 than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal. With full coverage auto insurance costing an average of $3,233 a year, Coloradans are paying $600 a…
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Tougher times ahead? Recent Colorado Springs restaurant closures highlight ongoing industry challenges
Industry leaders worry more closures could be on the horizon.