Senator Liston Argues Midterm Policies Will Worsen Colorado’s Economy
A guest opinion piece by Colorado State Senator Larry Liston contends that Colorado voters, despite concerns over affordability, approved policies in the recent midterm elections that will lead to higher taxes and increased government spending, ultimately worsening the economic situation…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, November 12, 2026 — Colorado State Senator Larry Liston has put forth an argument that policies approved by voters in the recent midterm elections are set to increase taxes and government spending, potentially exacerbating the state’s economic challenges. Liston’s views were presented in a guest opinion piece.
The Senator contends that despite voter concerns about affordability, the outcomes of the recent midterm elections will result in higher tax burdens and expanded government expenditures. According to Liston, these developments are likely to negatively impact the economic landscape of Colorado.
In his piece, Liston identified several factors he believes are contributing to this trend. These include the composition of the state legislature, specifically citing the Democratic supermajority. Additionally, he pointed to specific ballot measures approved by voters, including Proposition NN and a measure that implements a sales tax increase designated for the development of a rail system.
The opinion piece suggests that these policy decisions, enacted or approved by the electorate, signal a direction toward increased government financial engagement. Liston’s perspective frames these actions as occurring notwithstanding stated voter anxieties regarding the cost of living and general economic conditions within the state.
Details regarding the specific financial projections, the exact timelines for the implementation of these tax increases, or the precise expected impact on government spending were not detailed in the provided summary of the opinion piece. The contractor for the rail system, if any has been selected, was also not mentioned.
Story summarized from the original created by Larry Liston on gazette.com, see more information here.
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