Tailpipe testing in Larimer, Weld once again in legislative crosshairs

Glenn Vaad

“The air is clean, and audits are showing that the program is not living up to its intended results.”

A goodbye to the gas tax—in favor of taxing by the mile?

Glenn Vaad

“They must understand that their vehicles cause wear and tear on the roads too. Gas consumption doesn’t mirror road usage anymore.”

Lawmaker tries again to halt controversial auto-emissions tests

Glenn Vaad

“Why are we making our citizens go through this? This program doesn’t do anything to reduce ozone. We’re already in compliance, and it is costing people valuable time and money.”

State ponders move to block local taxes on road projects

Glenn Vaad

“Adding a tax onto public projects when public funds are scarce just doesn’t make any sense. When a government agency is working in an area making improvements, local governments are charging us for the privilege.”

‘Gravy train has come to an end’ for fed highway funds

Glenn Vaad

“We aren’t going to get bailed out here by the federal government … There’s no way. It’s up to us as a state to be the state that we want to be.”

GOP’s McNulty will lead House in a split legislature

Glenn Vaad

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

Expansion of emissions testing along Front Range draws flak

Glenn Vaad

“We’re being forced into this program because Denver’s air is not clean.”