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Vote 2011: Local elections, big issues
It’s been a steady few years of incessant complaining about government and all the things government fails to do well for its citizens. Now we’re heading into an election in which very few people will take time to vote. It’s not that they have to brave death threats ...
There’s no easy fix for homelessness
Back in 1929, Boulder’s respectable folks called it “The Jungle.” Historical photographs from Boulder’s Carnegie Library show men and women standing in the mud among the shanties, shacks and tents they called home. Back in the day, local newspapers referred to these ...
Pot taxes a sticky issue
When Colorado voters approved the marijuana-legalizing Amendment 64 last year, they also granted permission to the legislature to enact an excise tax of up to 15 percent on all wholesale marijuana purchases. The first $40 million collected from such a tax would, each...
Election Guide 2013: Yes on Lyons Regional Library District Issue 4C
Lyons Regional Library District Ballot Issue 4CTax for new library district...
Seven Steps to Save Money at the Pharmacy
Dear Pharmacist, How can I save money at the pharmacy. It gets real expensive, especially at this time of year. --T.A., Tulsa, OklahomaAnswer: My customers used to joke and say it was the high cost of living! Here are my tips about how to save some money at the ...
Election Guide 2013: Yes on Boulder Ballot Question 2H
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2HOil and Gas Exploration Moratorium Extension...
2010 Colorado governor/senate races
As of press time Tuesday night, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper had a commanding lead over his closest competitor, Tom Tancredo, in the Colorado governor’s race. Media outlets have already declared the Democrat the projected winner, Hickenlooper has delivered an ...
