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Taxation And Budget

Colorado voters approve sending millions more to universal preschool program

Proposition II was approved by a wide margin Tuesday

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

E-bike rebates, free summer transit, other Durango programs receive 2024 funding

Anti-vehicle barriers, crowd monitoring drone and Schneider Park improvements also OK’d for lodgers tax funding

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

Other regional leaders voice conflicted feelings and serious concerns

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The road and bridge conundrum

How does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What would Prop. HH do, and what impact would it have in Southwest Colorado?

Property tax relief? Education funding? Cash-grab for your TABOR refund?

DATE: Oct 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County unveils $174 million 2024 budget

The 20% spending increase includes 10 new positions and a public health department

DATE: Oct 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding

Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango City Council reaches compromise on where to send unspent lodgers tax dollars

Tourism group receives majority of funds with leftovers earmarked for EV chargers

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers argue for, against property tax relief bill in dual town halls

Democrats say Prop HH would save taxpayers billions, Republicans contend it will increase government spending

DATE: Jun 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado taxpayers will get even larger refund checks next year than predicted

TABOR surplus is now estimated at more than $3 billion

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

City departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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