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The RSCC principles can be viewed by clicking here.
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The Republican Party Platform can be viewed by clicking here.
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CHEC Rally
RSCC Vice-Chair Kent Lambert awarded with CHEC's Statesman of the Year award, with several other also members in attendance for Homeschooler Day at the Capitol. Click here to read more and see pictures from the event.
Printed on 2/4/10
The Republican Study Committee of Colorado (RSCC) is a voluntary association of elected Colorado legislators that formulates, supports, and communicates legislative actions and positions consistent with its vision and Declaration of Principles. Modeled after the Republican Study Committee of the U.S. Congress, the RSCC provides long range planning and continuity between legislative sessions, helps identify and prioritize content on issues supported by the RSCC, fosters better coordination with groups that support Republican core issues, and increases the potential for national and state-to-state sharing and coordination of legislative information.
The agenda is as follows.
9:00 - Opening Remarks - Senator Kevin Lundberg, RSCC Chair
9:15 - Dr. Barry Poulson - a recognized authority on TABOR and a CU economics professor, Dr. Poulson will present his findings from two separate studies, A Fiscal Roadmap for Colorado and Setting the Record Straight on Colorados Taxpayer Bill of Rights
10:15 - Jonathan Williams - as Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force for the American Legislative Exchange Council, Mr. Williams will place the statewide debate in a national context and report on the second edition of "Rich States, Poor States", a recent study of state tax policies he wrote with Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore.
11:15 - Sean Paige - a staunch defender of TABOR in Colorado Springs, and member of the Colorado Springs city council. Mr. Paige will speak to the local merits of the measure for all Colorado citizens
11:45 - Flex Time/Discussion
12:00 - Lunch Hour
1:00 - Douglas Bruce - as author of Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Mr. Bruce will start the afternoon session with a detailed analysis of how TABOR has been followed by local governments and the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the State of Colorado.
2:00 - Amy Oliver-Cook- as a member of the legislatively-created Long-Term Fiscal Stability Commission, Ms. Oliver will be report on the steps being taken by many to dismantle TABOR.
2:30 - Senator Greg Brophy - serving as both a State Representative and now a State Senator, Senator Brophy has seen the game many politicians play instead of raising actual taxes, they do so under the guise of creating new fees. In an effort to limit this practice, he and RSCC member Rep. BJ Nikkel are considering a bill that would clearly define a fee and its legitimacy.
3:00 - Final Panel Discussion
The hearing will be from 9 AM to 4 PM and is open to the public. It will be held at the Capitol in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. To RSVP, please call 303-917-4473.
Denver's TEA Party, part of a nationwide movement on Tax Day, was an unqualified success, as more than 5,000 protesters descended upon the state Capitol to make their voices heard. The rally provided an excellent venue for citizens to demonstrate their concern over increasing taxes, irresponsible government growth, and out-of-control government spending. In light of the current state budget debate, RSCC members relayed their thoughts (via twitter) on how to effectively balance the state budget without raising taxes. To read their thoughts and follow us on twitter, go here; to view pictures from the event, go to our Photo Gallery.
This short clip features Dr. Paul Prentice speaking at the March 20 RSCC round table, discussing the current economic and budget crises. Rather than simply refer to this as a recession, Dr. Prentice believes it to be a full-blown currency collapse. He called on legislators to educate the populace on the severity of this collapse, while also strongly emphasizing that the market will self-correct. As such, the federal government must refrain from any attempts at heavy-handed intervention; in his words, "Don't just do something, stand there!"
For more information about this RSCC round table discussion and for the audio track of the entire discussion click here.
What is the RSCC?
The Republican Study Committee of Colorado (RSCC) is a voluntary association of elected Colorado legislators that formulates, supports, and communicates legislative actions and positions consistent with its vision and Declaration of Principles. Modeled after the Republican Study Committee of the U.S. Congress, the RSCC provides long range planning and continuity between legislative sessions, helps identify and prioritize content on issues supported by the RSCC, fosters better coordination with groups that support Republican core issues, and increases the potential for national and state-to-state sharing and coordination of legislative information.
TABOR Forum
On October 23, the RSCC will host a hearing concerning the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. We will explore the reasons why TABOR is the solution for our state's fiscal problems and should be defended, not weakened or eliminated.The agenda is as follows.
9:00 - Opening Remarks - Senator Kevin Lundberg, RSCC Chair
9:15 - Dr. Barry Poulson - a recognized authority on TABOR and a CU economics professor, Dr. Poulson will present his findings from two separate studies, A Fiscal Roadmap for Colorado and Setting the Record Straight on Colorados Taxpayer Bill of Rights
10:15 - Jonathan Williams - as Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force for the American Legislative Exchange Council, Mr. Williams will place the statewide debate in a national context and report on the second edition of "Rich States, Poor States", a recent study of state tax policies he wrote with Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore.
11:15 - Sean Paige - a staunch defender of TABOR in Colorado Springs, and member of the Colorado Springs city council. Mr. Paige will speak to the local merits of the measure for all Colorado citizens
11:45 - Flex Time/Discussion
12:00 - Lunch Hour
1:00 - Douglas Bruce - as author of Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Mr. Bruce will start the afternoon session with a detailed analysis of how TABOR has been followed by local governments and the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the State of Colorado.
2:00 - Amy Oliver-Cook- as a member of the legislatively-created Long-Term Fiscal Stability Commission, Ms. Oliver will be report on the steps being taken by many to dismantle TABOR.
2:30 - Senator Greg Brophy - serving as both a State Representative and now a State Senator, Senator Brophy has seen the game many politicians play instead of raising actual taxes, they do so under the guise of creating new fees. In an effort to limit this practice, he and RSCC member Rep. BJ Nikkel are considering a bill that would clearly define a fee and its legitimacy.
3:00 - Final Panel Discussion
The hearing will be from 9 AM to 4 PM and is open to the public. It will be held at the Capitol in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. To RSVP, please call 303-917-4473.
RSCC Members Join Over 5,000 at Tax Day TEA Party
Denver's TEA Party, part of a nationwide movement on Tax Day, was an unqualified success, as more than 5,000 protesters descended upon the state Capitol to make their voices heard. The rally provided an excellent venue for citizens to demonstrate their concern over increasing taxes, irresponsible government growth, and out-of-control government spending. In light of the current state budget debate, RSCC members relayed their thoughts (via twitter) on how to effectively balance the state budget without raising taxes. To read their thoughts and follow us on twitter, go here; to view pictures from the event, go to our Photo Gallery.
Economic Hearing
This short clip features Dr. Paul Prentice speaking at the March 20 RSCC round table, discussing the current economic and budget crises. Rather than simply refer to this as a recession, Dr. Prentice believes it to be a full-blown currency collapse. He called on legislators to educate the populace on the severity of this collapse, while also strongly emphasizing that the market will self-correct. As such, the federal government must refrain from any attempts at heavy-handed intervention; in his words, "Don't just do something, stand there!"
For more information about this RSCC round table discussion and for the audio track of the entire discussion click here.
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