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August 1, 2025

By Kyle Dyer on August 1, 2025

Happy Colorado Day! On August 1st, 1876, Colorado became the 38th state in the United States. So, we are one year shy of “the big one”—our 150th birthday in 2026. Here’s a time-capsule-esque conversation about where Colorado stands in its 149th year… and a look forward at all that Colorado is focusing on to strengthen our communities so that they’re places more people can afford to live, raise families, build businesses, and feel connected to one another.

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July 18, 2025

By Kyle Dyer on July 18, 2025

The skies over Colorado have been smoky all week because of five active wildfires burning along the Western Slope. Hazy is also an appropriate word to describe the future financial situation within Colorado amidst pending tariffs with our state’s two biggest trading partners. There is continued talk about the challenges mounting for the state’s budget and for all of us who live and work here in Colorado. Our Insiders might not be top economists but they’re able to decipher what’s at stake… but first we addressed some findings in some recent polls.

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