“We say one thing about affordable housing, yet we continue to do something else that continues to drive the cost up”–Sen. Dennis Hisey
Voters have made two things clear to politicians. First, they want the right to vote on taxes and fees. Second, they don’t want to pay more in taxes and fees for roads and bridges.
“It was abundantly clear that the Democrats were not going to stop until they figured out how they were going to tax somebody for something”–State Senator Ray Scott.
“It is a unique opportunity for constituents to sit with their senator and watch the process.” Sen. Ray Scott
Becker’s endorsement of a measure doesn’t just put the state’s economy and budget a risk: it’s also the worst kind of hypocrisy.
Despite the legislature not authorizing the $3.5 million needed and the Joint Budget Committee voting 3-3 down party lines not to authorize emergency funding to keep the doors open after July 1, 2017, the office has remained open using federal grant money.
“We are in a situation that we have revenue that leaves us without an excuse,” Senate President Kevin Grantham said. “We’re in a position that I haven’t seen since I’ve been here. We’re in a position that I haven’t seen since I’ve been paying attention. Having the money and then not doing it would not be a good way to finish this session.
And he’s arguing about fake news?” Scott said. “Where he even came up with this stuff, I have no idea. It was kind of like a rambling manifesto about himself and how great he is that he saved the taxpayers money.”
“If we’re not going to have any negotiations in good faith, then what they have done has not been in good faith. If we’re not going to have negotiations, then there is no point in having a damn bill.” — Jerry Sonnenberg on SB17-267
“It will catch up to them. Maybe not tomorrow but it will catch up to them.” — Gregory Golyansky, President Colorado Union of Taxpayers
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