As cost of living rises, Democratic lawmakers want new fees

[Thinker101]

It's going to cost more to live and work in Colorado once Democratic lawmakers finish their work at the Capitol this session.

The majority party is advancing legislation to increase fees on alcohol sales, rental cars, oil production, telephones and the purchase of tires — all to pay for various new programs that didn't fit into the $41 billion state budget.

"It's our responsibility to ensure that the right users are paying their fair share, to make sure that we're not having a burden on some unfairly. I do think we're finding a balance."

The right users? Only the ones that drink alcohol, rent a car, produce oil, have a telephone or purchase tires?

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[1srelluc]

Sounds like more taxes on the producers of the middle class.....Oh well, it's what they wanted when they put dems in charge.

 

[Thinker101]

Sounds like more taxes on the producers of the middle class.....Oh well, it's what they wanted when they put dems in charge.

Minor difference, taxes require voter approval (at least in Colorado), fees do not.

 

[1srelluc]

Minor difference, taxes require voter approval (at least in Colorado), fees do not.

Just another pitfall when voting for dems.