Good morning. Here's a look at news reports from around the state on issues of interest to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy for Monday, April 19, 2010.
FISCAL POLICY
Denver Post commentary: State energy program based on flawed subsidies
The New Energy Economic Development grant program at the Governor's Energy Office is touted as an unqualified success. Of course, if giving other people's money away is your objective, it's exceedingly hard to fail.
The Denver Post: Colorado to offer energy rebates starting today
Starting today, Colorado consumers can apply for rebates on energy-efficient appliances and home energy upgrades from an $18 million economic stimulus program.
Also: Colorado Springs Gazette: Colorado will help cut costs of new appliances
KMGH-TV: Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Hikes Ahead
Colorado employers that laid off workers during the recession face hikes in their first-quarter unemployment-insurance taxes, but the half that didn't cut workers are seeing rates stay flat or decline, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said.
Fort Collins Coloradoan: Taxing services could be part of solution
Some in the city would suggest that more taxes are not the answer. This faction suggests that more efficiencies and cutting waste is the true answer to meeting the budget crisis. Having been part of the budget process for almost 30 years and watching the expenditure cuts during the past five years, I can attest that this approach lacks real merit.
SELF SUFFICIENCY
Denver Post commentary: Suddenly homeless
It was the perfect storm of financial devastation. Divorce, the world economic meltdown and a depressed housing market. I lost my home, my business and found myself homeless.
Aurora Sentinel editorial: It's time to rein in debilitating payday loan practices
Bad news for authorized Colorado loan sharks: state lawmakers have stood their ground — so far.
Also: Grand Junction Sentinel editorial: Payday usury
GENERAL
Greeley Tribune: Independence Institute president says GOP must live up to its promises
Caldara told the crowd that success in November is likely, but winning at the polls is only the first step. He drew a comparison to Republican success at the polls when George W. Bush was president. “For the first time in nearly 50 years we had a House, a Senate and a president that were Republicans. How long did we dream of this moment?” he asked the crowd. “Government grew at a faster rate under George W. Bush than it did under Lyndon Baines Johnson.”
Pueblo Chieftain editorial: A real fix
Pueblo Sen. Abel Tapia wants Colorado voters to raise the bar for passing amendments to the State Constitution. As it is now, it’s as easy to amend the state charter as it is for citizens to pass a statute.
ECONOMY
Denver Business Journal: RealtyTrac: Colorado foreclosure filings up 9% in Q1
Colorado saw 16,023 foreclosure filings in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 8.99 percent from the previous quarter and up 27.12 percent from the first quarter of 2009, according to a report from RealtyTrac Inc.
HEALTH POLICY
Craig Daily Press: The Memorial Hospital seeks new management options
Hospital contract with Quorum Health Resources expires June 30.
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