Lawmakers opposing Proposition 103 say the sales-and-income-tax hike will cost Colorado 119,000 jobs and $218 million in taxable income.
Republicans say Coloradans want to vote on taxes; Democrats say state is tired of “petty ideological differences”
“…Leaders should look back periodically to make sure that at least a majority of their sheep are with them. Otherwise they’ll find themselves flockless.”
Conservative critics charge it too closely resembles controversial federal health-care reforms.
Last year’s much-debated policy to tax online sales could be made moot.
“Colorado should be leading in innovation and solutions to encourage new business, not … tax laws that shutter the doors for new business.”
“The exchanges are a free-market idea that, absent some of the provisions of the federal law, are a good idea.”
“Like us, we believe the new governor cares about jobs. … I don’t think anyone thinks we’ve gained anything from this Amazon tax.”
“…they brought forth the proposed amendment, and then we change their words…”
“We know that participation in an exercise program will reduce risk and reduce cost.”
