This article by Matt Barnum first appeared on Chalkbeat.org on June 10, 2020 America’s schools are in a dire financial situation. Tax revenue has plummeted, READ MORE
Category: News/Politics
EDITORIAL: Legislators, Looking for More Money, Part One
“And so,” said the Cat in the Hat, “So… so… so… I will show you another good game that I know…”
LETTER: Crony Capitalists Who Purchase Senate Candidates
Time to change the scenario – elect candidates like Andrew Romanoff, not beholden to the corporate bottom line…
OPINION: Talking About Leadership in Archuleta County
We have invested great trust in our representatives. We trust them to keep our best interests in mind, to promote our prosperity, to secure our liberty, and to tax us fairly…
LETTER: Wondering Why Blacks Don’t Vote?
Historically, Black patriotic involvement in national defense, generational sacrifice and non-violent protest hasn’t budged racism in America…
OPINION: Police Must Reflect Community’s Values
Cities need to assert their own leadership and reorient themselves horizontally to focus on the urgent needs of their residents. That’s how we build strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
Colorado Senate Passes FY20-21 Long Bill
“I get no joy or satisfaction in cutting the budget so drastically. We all sacrificed things we care about, Democrats and Republicans alike…”
Colorado Emergency Rooms Remain Mostly Quiet
”We believe a key reason for a continued 30% decline in patients is the fear of contracting COVID-19 in a health care setting,” stated Dr. Jennifer Rupp, infectious disease physician…
PANDEMIC TOLL: The Disappearance of Public School Jobs
“Without sufficient staffing, we cannot safely reopen schools and get parents back to work — which will in turn hamper economic recovery,” Gould said…
HMPRESENTLY: Who’s Cool? Who’s Not?
And more recently, there’s Putin. When he’s not wearing suits, rather bureaucratic-looking, like Kruschchev’s, he’s seen, shirtless, on a horse…
EDITORIAL: Personality Conflicts at Town Hall, Part Three
“I wouldn’t vote in favor of [this Resolution] under any scenario,” Mr. Ford explained, “but I think it does step over the line and makes it look like you’re politicking…”
HMPRESENTLY: jux·ta·pose
And with the Camden, New Jersey police chief recounting how a citizen in his community called up to ask: Hey chief, do you want to hold a banner with me?
Fourth of July in Pagosa… Mostly Cancelled
“We have not had any of our vendors cancel… well, we’ve had one vendor cancel… for our arts & crafts fair. Of course, they’re very anxious to learn if we can move forward or not…”
EDITORIAL: Personality Conflicts at Town Hall, Part Two
One could easily form the impression that Mr. Schulte dislikes the very idea of taxpayer approvals — one of the cornerstones of taxation policy in Colorado…
LETTER: To My Fellow Coloradans
In recent days, many have observed that the current pandemic has exposed profound inequality in our society…
‘Colorado Partnership For Quality Jobs And Services Act’ Passes Senate
Low pay and high turnover rates have led to under-staffing and state employees working multiple jobs — which in turn negatively impacts critical state services…
Colorado Governor Polis Seeking Input on Upcoming Health Orders
With the knowledge of the latest modeling data, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is soliciting input from industry and key stakeholders on the draft guidance…
EDITORIAL: Personality Conflicts at Town Hall, Part One
Which brings me around to the Town’s new Urban Renewal Authority — the URA — and the ongoing political controversy surrounding it. You might even classify it as a ‘personality conflict’…
OPINION: The Endgame for Small Towns
My hometown of Brainerd is a ward of the state. So is nearly every small town in America….