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American citizens are feeling the cost of inflation in every aspect of day-to-day life. Sometimes it does feel like a runaway train that is outpacing our wages. Humor can only fix so much and then the government needs to get down to business and work on reducing inflation.

Have you heard about the new mix-use building in downtown Colorado Springs for local artists? The old Rocky Mountain PBS building will house "affordable" rental units and a large 7,000-square-foot commercial area. Wonder what the criteria will be to get an apartment?

When Governor Polis declared March 20th "MeatOut Day" and encouraged less consumption and enjoyment of meat, Colorado citizens were in an uproar. Colorado's agriculture industry, which accounts for approximately $47 billion of the economy, also took the declaration as a gauntlet thrown. Governor Polis now has other issues to focus on in the coming weeks before election day.

Once again marijuana will be on the ballot to allow retail marijuana in Colorado Springs. This time the promise of sales tax revenue going towards much-needed programs. KRDO reported on July 18, 2022 "improving public safety, expanding mental health services, and supporting PTSD programs for veterans."

Mayor Suthers is moving to a new position - Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund. How many think his brain has already moved and is just waiting for the body to catch up?

Prager U wrote an excellent rundown of the costs of green energy. Not only is there a cost in rare earth metals, but in the impact to the planet and future generations.

Senator Michael Bennet is running for his third term against a tough Republican opponent, John O'Dea. Both men face challenges on the campaign trail with the economy, immigration, inflation, climate change, and a weakening economy.

Depending on who you talk to, Wayne Williams may be our next mayor, but he's run into a few speed bumps along the way.

We have all seen the ad, I mean Public Service Announcement (PSA), by Jenna Griswold and Wayne Williams touting our need to have fair elections, trusted sources, and vote.

As of July 1, 2022, Colorado imposed a 27-cent fee (Colorado Retail Delivery Fee) on all delivery orders involving a car, but Mayor Suthers is not imposing the 1-cent sales tax on the amount. Of course, a Public Improvement Fee, ranging from 0.75% to 2.96% is still applicable at many establishments and is usually a surprise when you get the receipt.