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Colorado’s best parcel of open space would be marred by the Buc-ee’s proposed for Palmer Lake (¶¶Ňőap)
"... Buc-ee’s is not the magic bullet of tax revenue some in Palmer Lake, a town of just 2,600, hope."
Suthers and Weiser: Could a Civics Bee help save the republic and the Colorado Way?
The strength of our democracy depends on people engaging in robust, respectful disagreement. When disagreements devolve into personal attacks, and individuals cannot listen to opposing viewpoints, we risk undermining the...
Hancock, Suthers and Coffman: Our cities need Colorado lawmakers to help reduce crime
Crime remains a serious issue in Colorado, and we, as mayors of Colorado's three largest cities, are committed to working with the state legislature and the governor on this issue...
Hancock and Suthers: A plea to lawmakers for help, not hurt, as we combat crime and drug abuse
As the mayors of Colorado’s two largest cities, we often work together and set aside politics to address urgent concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic made non-partisan collaboration even more critical.
Suthers: Say “yes” to roads, and “no” to new taxes
New roads without a tax increase, or undetermined projects with a 21 percent sales tax increase. That¶¶Ňőap the choice Colorado voters will have this fall.
Column: Amendment 74 will lead to frivolous and costly legal claims against you, the taxpayers
“May it please the court” will be a familiar refrain for you the taxpayer should Amendment 74 pass. You will be paying a lot of money for a number of...
Suthers, Troxell: As drought and wildfires exacerbate flood risk, Colorado mayors tackle the problem head-on
With over 4 million Coloradans experiencing drought conditions and the largest coverage of extreme drought our state has seen since 2013, most of us are focused not on an excess...
Ritter and Suthers: Senate should confirm Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to Supreme Court
The nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court presents the Senate with an opportunity to repair festering political wounds and to show that principle, cooperation and statesmanship can coexist.
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Suthers: State attorneys general should reject Holder’s advice on same-sex marriage
Suthers: State attorneys general should reject Holder's advice on same-sex marriage
The “other drug problem,” in our own medicine cabinets
The "other drug problem," in our own medicine cabinets