Ag tax rate often benefits
energy companies
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Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Colorado energy companies often able to take advantage of lower agricultural tax rate
When it comes to property taxes, some of Colorado's major oil and gas firms also rank as the state's largest farmers and ranchers.
Denver Daily News: Talking legislative priorities
Repealing the so-called "dirty dozen" and blocking any fee increase will be priorities for Republican lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session, according to the head of the Colorado Republican Party.
Durango Herald editorial: Property taxes
With a forecast for the economy represented by a line more like an "L" with a slightly upturned toe rather than a "U" - and certainly not a "V" - property-tax collections in the near future and what they mean to local and state governments are certain to be a coming issue.
Summit Daily News commentary: Long-awaited tax deal
Without a moment to spare, Congress recently passed an $858 billion tax bill, setting rates for both 2010 and 2011. The good news is ... it's all good news! Not only does this bill promise many tax benefits to both the working class and the wealthy, but it guarantees low rates for another two years.
Jobs and economic security
The Denver Post: Minimum wage set to rise by 11 cents
Most Colorado minimum-wage workers will see an increase of 11 cents an hour next year to $7.36, based on a small increase in the inflation rate.
Denver Business Journal: Colo. fares well for non-current mortgages
Colorado ranks near the bottom for having the fewest non-current mortgages, according to a report released Monday by Lender Processing Services Inc.
Economic self-sufficiency
Colorado Springs Business Journal: Federal foreclosure-counseling money coming to Springs
Colorado Springs-based Partners In Housing will be receiving $36,000. The non-profit helps homeless families with children "acheive self-sufficiency through supportive services and transitional housing."
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