The big winner tonight is… TABOR!
Jon Caldara AUTHOR As I’m watching the numbers roll in tonight from Colorado’s primary elections, I just had to tell you what the news might not pick up on, even if they noticed it. The ....
Month: June 2018
County considering asking to keep grants from state
Mesa County commissioners are considering asking voters to allow the county to obtain state grants without bumping up against — or over — revenue limits established under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. The TABOR-sensitive nature ....
A tax by any other name …
A tax by any other name ... JAY STOOKSBERRY Mesa County District Judge Lance Timbreza delivered a solid favor to taxpayers. He recently ruled against the Grand Valley Drainage District stating that the taxing body ....
Philbert the Bureaucrat wants to lecture YOU about TABOR
Join us in Broomfield where Dr. Thomas Krannawitter willl get into character as Philbert C. Dempster, the Senior Assistant Deputy Director of Monitoring and Tracking within the Office of Diversity ....
Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Should Be a Role Model for the Nation
Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Should Be a Role Model for the Nation June 12, 2018 by Dan Mitchell A balanced budget requirement is neither necessary nor sufficient for good fiscal policy. If you want proof for that ....
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hailed a court ruling a stormwater drainage fee is actually an unconstitutional tax.
Chamber hails drainage fee court ruling Article date: Jun 12 2018 The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hailed a court ruling a stormwater drainage fee is actually an unconstitutional tax. Drainage remains a problem, ....
Your TABOR Foundation is suing the State of Colorado
The TABOR Foundation is suing the State of Colorado over the bed tax termed a “Hospital Provider” charge, which was imposed without voter approval in strict violation of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Our lawsuit ....
Potential TABOR Violation by the City of Lakewood
A TABOR fan emailed us: "Lakewood city council wants to keep the $12 million due back to the taxpayers. Stealing is still illegal right?," Our President responded, "What was the source of the $12 million? ....
Extras on Excise: California’s Take on ‘Tax v. Fee’
Jun 6, 2018 / by Laura Lieberman Extras on Excise: California’s Take on ‘Tax v. Fee’ Due to states’ various ways of classifying and labeling charges, there is often confusion over the difference between taxes and fees. In many ....