Landowners seek help under new law on tax easements

“Now, at least, these folks have a direction they can go. I think the department is amazed at the number of cases utilizing this opportunity.”

Guv announces Supreme Court pick

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced  the appointment of Judge Brian Boatright to the Colorado Supreme Court. Boatright will be replacing Justice Alex Martinez who is retiring Oct. 31.
Hickenlooper, in a prepared statement, said Boatright was chosen based, in part, on his collaborative abilities.
“Brian Boatright has a great capacity to listen and evaluate the implications of [...]

State’s Republicans are movin’ on up—their caucuses, that is

“The Democrats are holding fast to the March 6 date for their caucuses. Their problem will be how to make them interesting.”

Federal push for algae abatement gets push-back at Capitol

One lawmaker says feds are “out of control”; another says state should be proactive and adopt its own standards

Battle lines drawn over statewide sales-, income-tax hike

Left, right jockey over jobs as vote nears on Proposition 103

PUC brings gavel down on Aspen’s Samaritan—er, make that, ‘rogue’—cabbie

To get a PUC permit you have to prove in advance there’s a “need” for your business. … Numerous attempts in the legislature to eliminate the absurd, un-American hurdles have all failed. Existing taxi companies have lobbyists, taxi riders do not.

Deadline looms for state tax amnesty; last-minute filings expected

“It is safe to say that applicants often wait until near the end of the amnesty period.”

Zero tolerance in schools reform bill moves forward

Legislation aimed at adjusting zero-tolerence discipline policies in public schools was given final approval by a legislative task force today. Before the bill reaches the full legislature it must first pass muster with a legislative council committee, which gives the green light for committee bills to move forward.
The task force, established under Senate Bill 11-133, sponsored [...]

Panel flushes toilet regs aimed at water conservation

Lawmaker says the market already is addressing the issue.

Guv expresses thanks to state employees

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, in a letter to state employees today, praised the work of law enforcement, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration for this morning’s successful ousting of Occupy Denver protesters.
The letter reads as follows::
Dear State Employees,
The First Amendment and the rights it guarantees for free speech [...]