Tax bill for special projects faces strong Senate fight
Colorado lawmakers debate a bill allowing counties to create a special projects fund for cultural facilities or pollution control, a move that could raise property taxes by half a mill. Opponents warn tax increases harm taxpayers. supporters cite needed funding for Pueblo Sangre de Cristo center and related studies. The measure survives for a weekend vote rollback as senators defer final action.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colorado’ Senate
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Boulder Senator Opposes Nonpartisan Redistricting Plan
Colorado Senator Leslie Fowler argues the legislature should handle reapportionment despite calls for a nonpartisan commission. He says redistricting is political by nature and trusts elected lawmakers to reflect citizen desires, noting legal challenges and court involvement are common regardless of who draws maps.
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Gordon G. Gauss
Associated Press
Boulder
Leslie Fowler
Colorado
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League of Women Voters
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Hank Brown
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General Assembly
Love eyes possible rise beyond finance plans for grants
Denver AP dispatch reports Gov. John Love says some Republican lawmakers may exceed his recommended state financing for projects dropped from federal grants, possibly adding 2 to 5 million dollars. A separate Colorado Expenditure Council analysis criticizes Love's school aid plan for likely failing to achieve court mandates on equal per pupil funding, calling the catch up provision too weak and urging larger boosts for poorer districts to reach equality.
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Bill to raise corporate tax for school aid in Colorado
A bill in the Colorado House would increase corporate income tax from 5 to 8 percent, directing the new revenue to poorer school districts for construction needs. Sponsored by Rep. Chuck DeMontin of Denver, funds would be distributed by a formula based on district needs. A separate measure would allow districts to use buses to transport seniors and handicapped residents for shopping or other needs. Denver would gain three new juvenile court judges under another measure introduced Friday.
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