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For the last several decades a debate has stirred regarding whether or not churches and other religious institutions should be required to pay taxes like businesses or corporations. In the U.S. and several other countries, religious institutions including churches, mosques, synagogues, etc. have been able to operate under tax-exempt status.

Colorado Incumbent Secretary of State, Jena Griswold is warning her party to take note of increased GOP, “down ticket” attention as the midterms draw near. “What we can expect from the extreme Republicans running across the country is their desire to undermine free and fair elections,” Griswold told the Guardian late last month. “For us, we are trying to save Democracy.”

In Colorado, there is an electoral eclipse approaching. Not all states have these many things lined up for the voters in the same year. Numerous consequential state and state-national leadership roles are teed up for a decision on the November election day. All that, in addition to several ballot initiatives.

Monica Phelan, co-owner of Phelan Gardens, understands how to balance the strength of native plants with the interests of the public – which is a particular challenge in a botanical space like Colorado Springs.

The rise in gas prices over the last couple of years has led many to question what is causing the increase. Others wonder why gas prices fluctuate so drastically between different states, cities and often gas stations in the same city or county.

Colorado Springs City Council debated a resolution opposing the legalization of Recreational Cannabis (Question 300 and 301) for approximately two hours during the regular city council meeting on Oct 11th. What a waste of time!

A quick Internet search reveals enormous price differences between dispensaries in Manitou and Colorado Springs. At Living Rose dispensary in Colorado Springs, medical marijuana flower sells for $100/ounce and is taxed at a 2.9% rate.

A thin blue booklet, heavier than a wet magazine and lighter than a Bible, began appearing in the mailboxes of Colorado voters in the last couple weeks.

Most people agree that having free media outside of government control is a necessity for a democratic nation. But many experts will say that free media will continue to affect elections from the local level to the national level in both good and bad ways.

Ashlee Sack, transplanted from her youth in California to Canon City in Fremont County as an adult, knows it is crucial how a community connects to protect its outdoor resources.