Independence Institute

Colorado’s ‘clean heat’ plan for utilities spurs concerns about costs
One Republican lawmaker vows to fight the plan "tooth and nail."

A third of Colorado’s sheriffs keep posses as reserve officers’ ranks decline
Under Colorado law, judges, coroners and sheriffs can all call up posses, though the power...

Douglas County wants to crack down on shoplifting — in part by fining stores if they don’t report it
"We don't tolerate shoplifting in Douglas County," Commissioner Abe Laydon said.

Official .gov site for South Platte Ranger District blasts ‘Radical Left Democrats’ but Trump is the king of a deal (Letters)
Trump considers himself to be the ultimate "deal maker." Brokering the reopening of the government...

Fate of Colorado’s universal school lunch program hangs on Props LL, MM results
Hungry Free Colorado estimates the universal school meal program saved Colorado families $1,250 per child...

Denver’s Auraria campus — and its pro-Palestinian encampment — to be subject of federal antisemitism report
The local undertaking coincides with a larger federal investigation by the commission into what the...

Colorado Senate votes to override Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of social media regulation bill
Letting the veto stand would mean "choosing to protect the business interests of billion-dollar tech...

Colorado labor bill may launch a ballot-box arms race as Gov. Jared Polis’ veto decision looms
Senate Bill 5 has been near-universally backed by Democrats, but it's been opposed by the...

Merger of grocery titans: Cause of concern or a boon for consumers?
The proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger -- the parent company of Colorado's largest retail...

Colorado Proposition FF: Universal free meals to students is now a reality with voters largely in favor
Prop FF establishes and funds the Healthy School Meals for All Program, along with boosting...