Frankly, What Could Be Wurst?
If you were paying attention, you already know about the 10-cent charge on all paper or plastic bags starting Jan. 1. Bags are completely banned in 2024. Of the revenue collected, 60% goes to the municipality and the other 40% stays with the business.
All I Want for Christmas is….
The city has great plans for the Colorado Springs Senior Center on Hancock Avenue but were citizens given an opportunity to have input?
Odyssey is the Best Policy
Who has better political messaging - the Democrats or the Republicans? Humor was missing from all the political messaging, leaving us with voter fatigue.
Winning by Changing the Rules
Is it a good idea to move the first primaries from Iowa to South Carolina, as the Democrats have discussed?
There’s More Gravy than Grave About You
Donald Trump announced his run for the 2024 presidential race on November 16. The media and elected officials have not stopped talking about and choosing sides. 2024 should be an interesting election year.
The Visible Hand of Local Government
Once again local government has proposed (and provided) tax incentives to draw businesses to our area. Does it help or hurt our local economy? How will it affect our housing market and infrastructure?
Colorado is Turning Blue
The latest election is behind us and Colorado is inching closer to a Democrat wave with very few Republican areas. Will it change in the future?
Tom Strand’s Last PB&J Supper
The 2023 Mayoral Election is in full swing with candidates meeting with the citizens, making promises, discussing their agendas, raking in money and spending it.
The Unelected Legislative Branch
Amara development annexation is the latest discussion taking up City Council time. Developers want to build residential and commercial properties, but need utilities and services to the tune of $111 to $167 million.
Presidential Endorsements
Do presidential endorsements sway voters as we get closer to the November elections? Humor is still our best endorsement to get us through the election cycle.
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