Whether it’s transportation funding or the “public option,” discussions about the impacts of the Hospital Provider Fee should remain front-and-center.
The bill exempts farms with fewer than 3,000 birds and “official plants where mandatory inspection is maintained under the federal egg products inspection act” from the regulation.
Given the existing rules, wherein government forces parents to fund their public schools, it seems reasonable to allow for nonmedical exemptions.
Such taxing authority is a radical reordering of the relationship of government to citizens. One of the most fundamental, most basic elements of American governance is that the taxing power belongs to the people or to its elected representatives directly responsible to them.
DENVER—Representatives Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City have put forward a bill to impact funding for law enforcement and security operations in schools by de-emphasizing eligibility for
Our state officials’ foremost duty — regardless of office or party — is to serve the people of Colorado and remove obstacles that prevent them from achieving their potential. With
“I had the bold attitude of thinking that I might be able to get on the bill to change it. That was not the case here.” Rep. Matt Soper.
DENVER–A bill to prohibit “civil arrest” in or around courthouses passed state Senate review and is now headed to the House Judiciary Committee on February 25. Senate Bill 20-083 by
Last year we witnessed the most progressive legislative session in Colorado history. If tradition is any predictor, this legislative session should be a much milder affair. Election-year sessions tend to
“PACFA fee structure has a zillion categories. This bill basically brings exempt providers into the system at a lower fee category, so that they will be inspected. It lowers the burden on independent contractor groomers. It caps facility fees to create stability, and it provides some monetary relief to 501(c)3 rescues.” — Calida Troxell, Lazy Dog Ranch and Dapper Dog Salon.
Impacts of greenhouse gases produced by material extraction, production, shipping, consumption and disposal are compared to CO2.
“Before we welcome animals everywhere just because it feels outdoorsy and groovy, we need to re-focus on obedience and safety,” Troxell said. “Dogs are by nature territorial and defensive. Patios are small places.” — Fort Collins business owner Calida Troxell.
