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Wednesday, October 17, 2012  As the election nears, we are taking a look at some of the ballot initiatives you will be voting on in November. Initiative 5B is a proposed mill levy increase in the Security-Widefield area.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Falcon Fire stood to lose thousands of dollars in 2012 because of declining property values and expiring federal grants. Jobs were on the line, so they turned to the voters for help asking them to approve Issue 5E, a mill levy adjustment.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  The Falcon Fire Protection District could soon lose thousands of dollars in funding, but a proposed ballot initiative could prevent that.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  You may not like paying property taxes, but you might be able to have a say in how much you pay.

Monday, December 13, 2010  El Paso County Commissioner Chairman Dennis Hisey presented the 2010 State of the Region Address today, noting a positive outlook for the county.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Your kid's school could be facing big cuts, and the they may find themselves in extremely crowded classrooms come next school year.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  HP plans to invest $64.4 million in an expansion that is projected to bring more than 100 high-paying jobs. Some will go to HP employees transferred from other locations.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  Anheuser-Busch InBev SA is appealing the valuation of its brewery in Fort Collins in a bid to potentially lower its property taxes by about $1 million.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  The City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday against placing a measure on the November ballot asking voters to repeal most of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, which limits the growth in government revenue and spending and refunds surplus revenue to taxpayers.

Friday, July 31, 2009  Business leaders are clamoring for the state to eliminate the complicated business tax, saying it hurts Colorado's ability to recruit new employers.

Friday, July 31, 2009  The task force is expected to report to the General Assembly no later than Nov. 1.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  The partisan fight over a property tax change affecting school funding continues at the state Capitol.