2011

Guv wants TABOR eased; Believes spending limit is hurting state, but others say it has saved it

Type: Press Coverage
Published Date: September 13, 2009
Author: Marcus, Peter

Peter Marcus
Denver Daily News Staff Writer

Gov. Bill Ritter said last Thursday that he is working with groups outside the Capitol to craft a 2011 ballot initiative that would eliminate aspects of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.

Speaking to members of the Colorado Alliance for Retired Americans -- an arm of the AFL-CIO union -- Ritter explained how Colorado's constitution makes it difficult for lawmakers to prevent severe budget cuts to departments such as human services and public safety.

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