A gray wolf. This might not be the type being considered for reintroduction, though. In brief: Passing Proposition 114 would begin the process of reintroducing gray wolves into western Colorado. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission would be required to complete a reintroduction plan by Dec. 31, 2023. The process would require statewide [...]
Pregnancy can lead to great joy or difficult choices for a woman. Photo by NIAID, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82983820 In Brief: Proposition 115 would prohibit all abortions in Colorado occurring 22 weeks or later after a physician’s determination of the date of conception, with the exceptions of when a physician determines the life [...]
Prop 116's all about money, but would the distribution of the tax cuts give coins to some and greenbacks to others? In Brief: Proposition 116 would reduce the State of Colorado’s personal and corporate income tax rates from the current 4.63% of federal taxable income to 4.55%. If Prop 116 passes, the new [...]
Paid family leave is a big issue across the nation, whether it's to care for children or those of us nearing advanced ages. In Brief: Proposition 118 would establish a paid family and medical leave insurance program, under which employers and employees would pay premiums into a fund, and employees would be able [...]
I did not know the Colorado Lottery was an enterprise until last month, but it makes sense. It's been primarily funded by all the Lotto tickets I bought, certain that winning would mean I'd never have to work again. Photo by Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19687899 In Brief: Proposition 117 would require [...]
Property tax expense is a big factor in both home ownership and commercial property ownership. Amendment B could set property tax structures for at least Colorado's near-term future. In Brief: Passing Amendment B would repeal a section of the Colorado Constitution known as the “Gallagher Amendment.” Gallagher, in short, set a ratio between [...]
Yes, there are Bingo regulations in the Colorado Constitution, so Bingo's on the ballot! Image by Abbey Hendrickson In Brief: Amendment C would allow nonprofits to apply for a bingo-raffle license after three years in existence, instead of the current five years. It would allow workers who are not part of the nonprofit [...]
Vaping, and its older sibling smoking, might get costlier under Prop EE, though EE would fund schools and other programs. In Brief: Passing Proposition EE would increase taxes or create new taxes on nicotine products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, and vaping products with liquid nicotine. The new tax revenue would fund expanded [...]
The history of migration worldwide is too complex for a caption, but U.S. concerns haven't always been about people from south of the Rio Grande. Still, Amendment 76 could apply to non-citizens no matter their country of origin, should it pass. In Brief: Current language in the Colorado Constitution says “Every citizen of [...]
Gambling's lots of fun, I've done it, but it's not without potential pitfalls. In Brief: Amendment 77 would allow voters in the three Colorado casino towns - Cripple Creek, Central City, and Black Hawk - to pass ballot measure that would increase or remove bet limits, and/or to allow new casino games. Amendment [...]