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Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs property tax bill into law Wednesday

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs property tax bill into law Wednesday
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COLORADO — Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill into law Wednesday. The measures passed during a special session of the general assembly, which was called by the governor to address high taxes.

According to the governor's office, the bill lowers assessment rates and slightly lowers revenue caps. It also raises school revenue sharing rates.

Proponents say they are committed to protecting funding for institutions such as the following:

  • schools
  • parks
  • libraries

This bill was part of a deal struck by legislators to keep two initiatives off of the November ballot, aiming to cut taxes.

You can learn more about how property taxes are calculated in Colorado below:

How are property taxes calculated in CO? It's changed

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Some evacuees are going home, but the Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 272 Houses

Here's some good news on the Aspen Acres Fire as some evacuation orders are lifted, but the devastation is immense. The fire has now burned over 93,000 acres and destroyed 272 homes across Pueblo and Custer Counties.

Some Evacuees Are Going Home, but the Fire Has Destroyed 272 Houses

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