The Mountain Minute: 4/4/2025

🎧 Mountain Minute – April 4, 2025
Liberation Day may be behind us, but Colorado conservatives are just getting started. From gun rights to tax battles and surprise county shake-ups, this week brought the heat at every level of government.

Here’s what we’re covering today:
🔹 95,000 Petitions Delivered – Republicans and activists hand-deliver 95,000 signatures to Governor Polis, urging a veto of SB3, the controversial gun control bill requiring permits and training for most semi-automatic rifle purchases.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/95000-petitions-delivered-to-the-capitol-urging-polis-to-veto-sb3/
*Heidi says 40,000 in the video, but we learned about 55,000 more after this video was recorded! Sorry about that, folks…

🔹 TABOR Lawsuit Called a ‘Legislative Betrayal’ – Rural counties slam Democrat lawmakers for suing to overturn TABOR, warning the end of voter-approved tax limits could open the floodgates on government spending.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/agnc-democrats-tabor-lawsuit-a-legislative-betrayal-against-colorado-taxpayers/

🔹 Douglas County’s Surprise Move Toward Home Rule – Without public forums or notice, county commissioners vote to draft a new government charter. Even Republicans are raising concerns about transparency and consolidation of power.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/rushed-or-responsive-home-rule-proposal-catches-douglas-county-off-guard/

🔹 Another Democrat Under Investigation – Rep. Regina English is accused of mistreating staff, including ignoring harassment complaints and using aides for personal errands. She’s the second Democrat to face this kind of scrutiny in 2025.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/second-scandal-same-party-staff-mistreatment-allegations-mount-for-colorado-democrats/

🔹 The Conservative Comeback Starts Now – Political director David Proctor urges Colorado conservatives to re-engage, rebuild trust in elections, and mobilize voters—especially the 1.9 million independents who often swing the outcome.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/proctor-colorados-conservative-comeback-starts-at-the-ballot-box/

🔹 Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ – In a bold move, President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs aimed at ending what he calls the “global trade war against America.” Supporters call it patriotic policy. Critics warn of economic fallout.
Read more: https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/04/liberation-day-and-the-end-of-the-worlds-trade-war-against-america/

📣 A Personal Note from Heidi:
Heidi will be away for the next couple of weeks as she undergoes major surgery for breast cancer. Please keep her in your prayers. While she recovers, the Rocky Mountain Voice team will continue to bring you daily updates through this podcast and our newsletter.
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