Tag: Prices
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The U.S. will survive the demise of the penny | Mike Rosen
It’s worrisome enough that we have to live with the ever-present threat of nuclear war hanging over our head, the fiery extermination of humanity from global warming, a worldwide depression triggered by the U.S. defaulting on its $39 trillion national debt on its way to $50 trillion, to say nothing of an uptick in falls…
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Record prices, expenses plague agriculture industry
This time of year, the salebarns are full of bidders, buyers, and cream pie connoisseurs. The adrenalin and anxiety in the building and around the ring is as thick as the gravy served in the café. In the back of the barn, the crews are bringing loads of cattle, many of which are 600-ish to…
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Colorado healthcare costs vary wildly based on care provider, insurance, non-profit says
Healthcare providers are charging unknowing Colorado consumers up to 31 times greater prices depending on provider, Cynthia Fisher, the founder of Patient Rights Advocate, says.
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Denver leads U.S. in lower inflation. But can it stay in the sweet spot?
After years of surging prices, Denver’s inflation rate is showing signs of normalcy. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood’s annual inflation rate hit 1.9% in July and was the lowest among 12 metropolitan regions, according to federal data released Wednesday. The U.S average hit 2.9%. The national inflation rate is causing excitement because it’s the first time the country’s rate…
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Skills gap, worker shortage, TABOR – takeaways from economic forum
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Business and community leaders gathered Thursday for the 26th annual University of Colorado — Colorado Springs Economic Forum. It was the first in-person forum since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2019. In her main address, Tatiana Bailey, director of the UCCS Economic Forum, discussed the headwinds that could be forcing the economy into…
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Polis, Colorado legislators push $700 million in property tax relief that taps into TABOR refund
Rising property values in Colorado are expected to cost Coloradans about $1.3 billion more in property taxes over the next two years. Lawmakers, business representatives and the governor’s office have been negotiating on a solution, and on Monday, the governor and some of those involved in the talks rolled out legislation to offer relief to…
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Homes remain scarce in Colorado Springs and Denver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs and Denver housing markets have at least one thing in common: a drastic shortage of homes for sale that has driven up prices, put sellers in the enviable position of fielding multiple offers and led to disappointed buyers who can’t find the…