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06/18/2026
"TABOR masquerades as a good government guarantee but in fact it guarantees bad government." Terrific piece by .com's Qu...
06/18/2026

"TABOR masquerades as a good government guarantee but in fact it guarantees bad government." Terrific piece by .com's Quentin Young that touts the graduated income tax as an antidote to the ills created by TABOR. https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/06/18/taxpayers-bill-of-rights-impatience/

But with the Taxpayer's Bill of Right's flaws becoming harder to ignore, efforts to skirt or reform it are building.

Unlike many other states, Colorado does not have a “rainy day fund.” The state does have reserves, which is a pot of mon...
06/17/2026

Unlike many other states, Colorado does not have a “rainy day fund.” The state does have reserves, which is a pot of money set aside from the General Fund to protect against declining revenues and economic downturns. Learn more about Colorado's reserves in our In The Know fact sheet:

Colorado's legislators have managed to fund a state reserve that acts as an emergency parachute when fiscal times get tough.

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06/17/2026

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See us around Colorado Springs this week? Come say hi! 👋

We’re talking with neighbors, gathering signatures, and building support for a fair Colorado.

💙 Sign.
💚 Volunteer.
GIT it done.

See us around Colorado Springs this week? Come say hi! 👋We’re talking with neighbors, gathering signatures, and building...
06/16/2026

See us around Colorado Springs this week? Come say hi! 👋

We’re talking with neighbors, gathering signatures, and building support for a fair Colorado.

💙 Sign.
💚 Volunteer.
GIT it done.

06/11/2026

Hey Colorado Springs! Come out and sign the petition!

Saturday 6/13:
· June for Jackie & June | Day of Action
Address provided upon RSVP
https://bit.ly/4e3irQG
9 am to 5 pm

· Pikes Peak Pride
Pioneers Museum
10 am to 5 pm

· Rainbow Resistance After Party
Avenue 19
6:30 pm to 8 pm

Sunday 6/14:
· Pikes Peak Pride
Pioneers Museum
10 am to 5 pm

· Westside Post-Session Town Hall
701 Manitou Ave
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

· Southside Governor’s Forum
1652 S Circle Drive
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Tuesday 6/16:
· OCC Summer Concert
Bancroft Park
6 pm to 8 pm

Wednesday 6/17:
· Hillside Gardens Summer Concert
1006 S Institute
5 pm to 8:30 pm

· Wine Tasting @ Poor Richard’s
5 pm to 7:30 pm

Thursday 6/18:
· Summer Nights in OCC
Bancroft Park
4 pm to 9 pm

· Summer Downtown Music Series
Acacia Park
6 pm to 8 pm

Friday 6/19:
· AAHGSCS Juneteenth Celebration
1620 W Bijou Street
12 pm to 4 pm

· Colorado Springs DSA Juneteenth Picnic
5 pm to 7 pm

Saturday 6/20:
· SoCO Juneteenth Festival
Norris Penrose Event Center
9 am to 4 pm

06/11/2026
06/11/2026

Before you sign a Colorado petition this summer, take a moment to learn the details of what is being proposed. With the help of our new information hub, the Bell can help you understand the fine print and make an informed decision with confidence.

ICYMI: School vouchers allow public education dollars to go outside the public school system so students may attend priv...
06/11/2026

ICYMI: School vouchers allow public education dollars to go outside the public school system so students may attend private or religious schools. Bell Govt Affairs Dir Joshua Mantell gives you a rundown on some of the issues surrounding this controversial topic.

Want to know what's up these days with school vouchers in Colorado?...

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