Where’s the money? Well, we have it, thank you.

A word from our friends at Americans for Prosperity Foundation

Our state has been able to weather the financial storm better than others because we restrict state spending and tax increases through our state constitution. The Colorado Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) has been an effective tool for reigning in government spending and regulation. It’s been a model to the nation and an inspiration for other anti-tax movements across the country.

But many policy groups have been attacking it lately. And Governor Ritter and the leadership in the state legislature supported a measure on the ballot this past November to take away important spending limits which TABOR enforces. But Colorado’s economy has fared better than other states. You are not hearing the cry for federal funds from the Governor because we are not in a financial crisis at this moment.

Find out more about how Colorado compares to other states and why we need to remain vigilant to hold the line on government expansion by downloading and sharing your copy of the Keeping Colorado Competitive report.

Download your copy here.

The effort to open up the state’s checkbook seems to be moving forward. It looks like there is interest in providing full online access to Colorado government spending and contracts through state law. AFP supports transparency in government as the best tool to hold our elected officials accountable-- Republican and Democrat.

You will be hearing more about this issue beginning in January. Watch for updates.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

With only eight days left before most people take Christmas break, I wanted to personally wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We’re grateful for all your help and support during this year, and we hope you have a wonderful season and time with family and friends.

 

End of year donations

Friends, this is an important time for us as we prepare for a busy legislative session in 2009. And we need your help to fund our efforts. Please consider a generous end of the year gift to Americans for Prosperity Foundation. We make it easy for you to give. Please visit our website to make a gift. Thank you again for your help.

Have a merry and wonderful Christmas.

Jim Pfaff
Colorado State Director
Americans for Prosperity Foundation

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the nation’s premier grassroots organization committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits.

For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org