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Denver City Council Votes to Clarify Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofits

Jun 8, 2017

HB 17-1158 Charitable Solicitations Regulation

May 1, 2017

Rep. Hugh McKean (R-Loveland) and Senators Beth Martinez-Humenik (R-Thornton) and Jim Smallwood (R-Centennial) sponsored HB 17-1158, which was signed by the Governor on April 28,2017. A similar bill, HB 16-1318,...

Protect the Charitable Deduction!

Feb 21, 2017

On February16, 2017, Colorado Nonprofit Association sent a letter to members of Congress urging protection of the charitable deduction and creation of a charitable giving incentive for non-itemizing taxpayers. 

AG's Proposal for Charity Oversight Unit

Jan 10, 2017

The Colorado Nonprofit Association supports the efforts of the Attorney General and Secretary of State to enforce charity regulations against those who undermine public trust in our nonprofit community by committing...

Colorado's 2016 Ballot Measures

Oct 24, 2016

Colorado has nine measures on the 2016 ballot and one measure on the seven county metro area ballot.   Colorado Nonprofit Association supports public policies that strengthen nonprofits and communities. We encourage...

Increase CO's Minimum Wage (Amendment 70)

Oct 4, 2016

Results - Passed! (Denver Post) Yes 54.6% (1,381,245 votes) No 45.3% (1,147,634 votes) If Amendment 70 passes, Colorado's hourly minimum wage would increase annually by $0.90 from $8.31 to $12 per hour by 2020 as...

The CHARITY Act

Jul 25, 2016

The CHARITY (Charities Helping Americans Regularly Throughout the Year)  Act would build on several charitable provisions from the PATH (Protecting Against Tax Hikes) Act of 2015. These new provisions would expand...

Tobacco Tax Increase (Amendment 72)

Jul 25, 2016

  We support Amendment 72 because it would raise $315 million to prevent tobacco-related diseases, meet youth and veterans’ mental health needs, and support healthcare in underserved areas of our state. Results -...

Renew the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)

Jul 25, 2016

Results - Passed! (Denver Post) Yes 62.5% (796,795 votes) No 37.4% (477,996 votes)

Charitable Fraud Enhanced Enforcement Measures

Jul 6, 2016

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