Activists hail return of TABOR, a constitutional amendment that never really left

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 Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Listing does not imply endorsement of the content.

FISCAL POLICY
The Denver Post: TABOR faithful celebrate passage of Ref C, but it ain’t exactly over
Stalwart supporters of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to cheer the expiration of Referendum C, the measure voters approved in 2005 that imposed a five-year timeout from taxpayer refunds under TABOR.
Also: Denver Daily News: Referendum C timeout timed out
Also: Pueblo Chieftain: End of TABOR time-out celebrated

Denver Daily News: Touting jobs, smaller gov’t
In what may end up being his last State of the City address if elected governor, Mayor John Hickenlooper yesterday delivered remarks similar to that of a campaign speech, pointing to a desire to limit government and create jobs.
Also: KCNC: State Of Denver: Budget Deficit Is More

KMGH: Boulder To Spend $12M On Building Upgrades
Is it worth the extra investment, or bad timing?


ECONOMY
Denver Business Journal: Colorado No. 3 on CNBC’s 2010 list of ‘top states for business’
Colorado placed in the top 10 in three of the categories among the 50 states: quality of life (No, 2), business friendliness (No. 4) and workforce (No. 10). It also ranks above the 50-state average in technology & innovation (No. 12) and access to capital (No. 15). Colorado’s lowest rankings are in transportation & infrastructure (No. 36), cost of living (No. 35) and education (No. 29).