New lawmakers learn to set priorities, heed procedures

“Everybody wants to do something for their constituents, and if we keep that in mind, I think we will all do well.”

Sterling lawmaker says he’ll move to restore ag tax exemption

“What we did with that tax is hurt Colorado businesses, local co-ops, and chemical dealers–because they lost the sale.”

Rollback of fee hike could put brakes on bridge bonds, panel told

“If … the General Assembly repeals FASTER and repeals the bridge-safety surcharge, then you all have a problem.”

State revenue officials keep watchful eye on tax checkoffs

Are some charities pumping up donations via tax forms to stay viable?

Guv lays out balancing act for legislative budgeters

“Balancing the budget during an economic downturn is no easy task.”

State employees’ benefits: skimpy–or too generous?

“When I look through this report … I think to myself, ‘How many private companies can afford the benefits that we’re seeing here?’”

GOP seeks to make new mark on joint-budget process

“…it’s a wonderful opportunity since both parties will have to take the credit and the blame,”

Will lawmakers do an about-face on much-debated ‘Amazon tax’?

“Like us, we believe the new governor cares about jobs. … I don’t think anyone thinks we’ve gained anything from this Amazon tax.”

GOP’s McNulty will lead House in a split legislature

“We fought hard to get here, and we look forward to governing.”

Geothermal project at Capitol draws some praise, some barbs

“I’m a strong believer in the potential of alternative energy. I just don’t want to do it on the backs of the taxpayer.”