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    HB-1037 proposes making personal data corporations collect on individual consumers less accessible to government. The post Bill barring personal data purchases by government on hold appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Savana Kascak
  • The case for independent audits of Colorado elections March 11, 2026
    We don’t save democracy by telling skeptical voters to shut up, but by making the system more trustworthy. The post The case for independent audits of Colorado elections appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Jon Caldara
  • Weiser & Bennet debate a conflict of visions on abundance March 10, 2026
    That Bennet openly mocks Weiser as the pro-market guy tells you a lot about the current state of the Democratic Party. The post Weiser & Bennet debate a conflict of visions on abundance appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Ari Armstrong
  • Nearly 28,000 Colorado concealed carry permits issued in 2025 March 9, 2026
    The legislature has as of late specifically targeted concealed carry for yet more costs, scrutiny, and restrictions. The post Nearly 28,000 Colorado concealed carry permits issued in 2025 appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Mike Krause
  • Fossil fuels kept the heat on during Colorado arctic blast March 8, 2026
    In Colorado specifically, roughly 66% of electricity came from natural gas and about 19% from coal The post Fossil fuels kept the heat on during Colorado arctic blast appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Complete Colorado Staff
  • Rep. Sean Camacho gets Colorado’s TABOR wildly wrong March 6, 2026
    Colorado’s progressive legislators dislike TABOR because they prefer voters have no say over how they are taxed.   The post Rep. Sean Camacho gets Colorado’s TABOR wildly wrong appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Nash Herman
  • ‘Green’ mandates the culprit behind rising Colorado energy costs March 6, 2026
    Colorado families need lower costs and reliable heat, not a political experiment with their monthly power bill. The post ‘Green’ mandates the culprit behind rising Colorado energy costs appeared first on Complete Colorado.
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YouTube Video VVV1LXc3aHVVZ3RpQ1YwTVpIYTVsdFlRLk5oM095U19XcmV3 Colorado's utility bills have risen, but why did that happen and is there an end in sight? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the reason for the increases and discuss if there's a way to fix them. Show Notes: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/utilities-ceo-says-gloves-will-come-off-if-senate-bill-doesnt-delay-closing-nixon-coal-plant/ Also, we have Sarah’s post about the CO Sun opinion column: https://i2i.org/colorado-suns-nonpartisan-case-against-natural-gas-is-misleading/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/24/opinion-colorado-natural-gas-prices-ssoaring-leave-fossil-fuels/ https://bigpivots.com/groups-say-puc-needs-to-rein-in-xcel/ https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/necessarily-skyrocket https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/green-plating-the-grid-how-utilities https://i2i.org/money-power-colorado/ https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/a-sensible-energy-policy-for-colorado Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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Colorado's utility bills have risen, but why did that happen and is there an end in sight? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the reason for the increases and discuss if there's a way to fix them. Show Notes: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/utilities-ceo-says-gloves-will-come-off-if-senate-bill-doesnt-delay-closing-nixon-coal-plant/ Also, we have Sarah’s post about the CO Sun opinion column: https://i2i.org/colorado-suns-nonpartisan-case-against-natural-gas-is-misleading/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/24/opinion-colorado-natural-gas-prices-ssoaring-leave-fossil-fuels/ https://bigpivots.com/groups-say-puc-needs-to-rein-in-xcel/ https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/necessarily-skyrocket https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/green-plating-the-grid-how-utilities https://i2i.org/money-power-colorado/ https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/a-sensible-energy-policy-for-colorado Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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Colorado's utility bills have risen, but why did that happen and is there an end in sight? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the reason for the increases and discuss if there's a way to fix them. Show Notes: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/utilities-ceo-says-gloves-will-come-off-if-senate-bill-doesnt-delay-closing-nixon-coal-plant/ Also, we have Sarah’s post about the CO Sun opinion column: https://i2i.org/colorado-suns-nonpartisan-case-against-natural-gas-is-misleading/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/24/opinion-colorado-natural-gas-prices-ssoaring-leave-fossil-fuels/ https://bigpivots.com/groups-say-puc-needs-to-rein-in-xcel/ https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/necessarily-skyrocket https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/green-plating-the-grid-how-utilities https://i2i.org/money-power-colorado/ https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/a-sensible-energy-policy-for-colorado Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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    HB-1037 proposes making personal data corporations collect on individual consumers less accessible to government. The post Bill barring personal data purchases by government on hold appeared first on Complete Colorado.
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