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It might be early in the 2022 state legislation session, but one proposed bill has already failed once it was presented to the committee. Once bill SB 22-031 made it to the committee it was voted down after around 100 people showed up to speak against it.

On Nov. 8, 2022, Coloradoans get to decide if they want to give Governor Jared Polis four more years in office. For some, this decision will come down to their political affiliation — some Democrats will vote for Polis simply because he has a "D" in front of his name. Many Republicans will vote for their candidate for the same reason.

As I previously detailed in "The Green Dream: Zero-Emission Vehicles Big Lie," one of Governor Polis' goals for Colorado is a dramatic reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. To accomplish this goal, Polis released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which outlines what steps the his administration is taking to reach 100% Renewable energy by 2040 and reduce GHG emissions by 80 percent by 2030.

Toward the end of last year, the results of the “AskCOS” survey were released that showed Colorado Springs has a higher quality of life rating than most of the United States. The survey reviewed several metrics that rated how much people enjoy living in the city. The survey also asked several questions about the use of legal substances, religion and what sources of media were used most.

Water safety and water survival are important subjects for any parent, even if they don't live close to a large body of water. At Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs, owner Lauri Armstrong and her family-driven team of one-on-one teachers instruct infants as young as 8 weeks in developing instincts in the water that can make the difference in a possible drowning scenario.

Making artisan ice cream in a place like Monument is about elevating the whole community with happy tastes and a safe place to gather. From their inspiration in the Midwest to learning the ins and outs of setting up their own creamery, owner Shelley Sapp and her team at Lolley's Ice Cream try to push the boundaries with scoops like new winter flavor Ginger Snapped while retaining stalwarts like Vanilla Bean and local favorite Graham Slam.

Helping manage sports events from the Pikes Peak Marathon to ancillary programs of the Olympic Games takes responsive data systems but also the ability to integrate the vast amount of database numbers to provide accurate results on participants and attendees.

Now that Colorado Springs has become a prime culinary hub, there is little reason to leave the city to go out to eat. However, other nearby towns are home to some eateries that have become famous for years, such as the Donut Mill.

In the last decade or so, the idea of living in a tiny home has become more appealing to people from all walks of life. The increase in popularity has motivated developers to create places where people can either park their homes or purchase residences that already have a permanent location.

If you’re a consistent reader of The Maverick Observer, you know we like to keep our readers informed when it comes to bills passing through the Colorado state legislature and give you advice on what you can do to support a bill or oppose it. But you may be wondering about the big picture — how does Colorado's state legislature work?