Here's Part III of the Denver Post's series on TABOR [September 13, 2005, "State services feel measure's steady squeeze"]. From the article, "TABOR fans say the state doesn't need more tax money. Instead, the state needs to live within its means and use the money it gets more efficiently. They point to subsidies for arts programs as wasteful spending. They chide the state for spending on economic development and tourism promotion. They promote plans to merge departments in charge of public schools and public universities. But TABOR foes say you get what you pay for: If you spend less, you get less. During the 1990s, Coloradans spent less on government services, and they got less. TABOR opponents say government has gone from hungry to starving."
Here's an article from the Denver Post detailing how tax incentives have changed the intent of TABOR refunds [September 13, 2005, "Special interests first in line for TABOR refunds"]. From the article, "The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights was sold to Colorado voters in 1992 as a tool for empowering taxpayers. But in the 13 years since, lawmakers - without voter approval - have eroded that authority by carving out tax breaks that give 17 special-interest groups first claim to any tax refunds. In fact, special-interest groups would receive more money than the average taxpayer in four of the next five years if voters reject November's ballot proposal to suspend refunds under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights."
Category: Denver November 2005 Election
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