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Colorado Attorney General’s Office Weaponized for “Consumer Advocacy”

The office of the Colorado Attorney General, led by Phil Weiser, appears to be increasingly weaponizing its consumer protection mandate to pursue a politically motivated agenda under the guise of “consumer advocacy.” This trend not only raises concerns about the proper use of governmental power but also underscores the necessity of ensuring government transparency and […]

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SPPI Announces New Partnership with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

This new partnership comes with SPPI’s latest effort to enforce transparency with the Colorado Attorney General’s office.

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Colorado’s War on Credit

Colorado’s HB23-1229 threatens consumer access to credit and economic growth.

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National Review: Colorado’s Intrastate Minimum-Wage Compacts Will Hurt the State

Experience shows that businesses pass on increased costs to consumers, hurting the very people wage hikes are supposed to help.

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What’s Up in Colorado?

Employment growth slows to nearly nothing in the Centennial State.

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In Denver, They Lobbied, and You Paid

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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Let’s Cancel the ‘Holidays’

Sales-tax breaks are popular, but they’re lousy fiscal policy.

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Eight for Eight — Again

There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.

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The Southwest’s Spaceport Scorecard

After more than two decades, there’s precious little ‘return’ from all the ‘public investment.’

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In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.