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Becoming California won’t be cheap 0
- June 20, 2018
Another summer, another command from Hick on High. Breaking out his best Barack Obama rule-by-executive-fiat pen, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed the erroneously titled “Maintaining Progress on Clean Vehicles” executive order. Load up your Nissan Leaf, the 21st Century family truckster. It’s California or bust! Hick’s two-page executive order has more platitudes than substance and
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2018 Founders’ Night Discussion: Are We Turning Into East California?0
- May 2, 2018
In case you couldn’t make it, or would like to watch it again, here is this year’s Founders’ Night discussion between David Harsanyi and Steven Hayward, moderated by Jon Caldara, on the topic: Is Colorado slowly turning into East California?
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Senator Jerry Sonnenberg wins Californian of the Year 2017!0
- December 27, 2017
Today, the Independence Institute proudly awards the 2017 Californian of the Year to Senator Jerry Sonnenberg. Colorado character is best described as craving the freedom to make our own decisions. By contrast, Californian character, which is taking hold of our once ruggedly individualistic, freedom-loving state, is best described as making decisions for other people. Nothing
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Last Nomination for Californian of the Year: Mutton Buster 0
- December 22, 2017
Today we are proud to announce our last of five nominations for our 2017 “Californian of the Year” award. This award will go to the person who most exemplifies the drive and determination to change the character of Colorado into that of California. Colorado character means craving the freedom to make one’s own decisions. By
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Fourth Nomination for Californian of the Year: Jerry Sonnenberg 0
- December 21, 2017
Today we are proud to announce our fourth of five nominations for our 2017 “Californian of the Year” award. This award will go to the person who most exemplifies the drive and determination to change the character of Colorado into that of California. Colorado character means craving the freedom to make one’s own decisions. By
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Third Nomination for Californian of the Year: Green Roofs Guy 0
- December 20, 2017
Today we are proud to announce our third of five nominations for our 2017 “Californian of the Year” award. This award will go to the person who most exemplifies the drive and determination to change the character of Colorado into that of California. Colorado character means craving the freedom to make one’s own decisions. By
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