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Spreading the Word about Energy Conservation

Energy" was the word of the day at Summit Cove Elementary School on Thursday. Volunteers with AmeriCorps and CoPIRG, the Colorado Energy Service Corps, spent their spring break week visiting schools around Summit County to spread the word about energy conservation.

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News Release | CoPIRG | Tax

Offshore Tax Havens Cost Average Colorado Taxpayer $1,183 a Year

With Tax Day approaching, CoPIRG was joined today by Zach Hepner, owner of Velosoul Bikes and Marlene Nuechterlien owner of Caboodle Gifts to release a new study which revealed that the average Colorado taxpayer in 2012 would have to shoulder an extra $1,183 in taxes to make up for the revenue lost due to the use of offshore tax havens by corporations and wealthy individuals and the average small business would need to shoulder $2,957.

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Report | CoPIRG | Tax

Picking up the Tab

A new study which reveals that the average Colorado taxpayer in 2012 would have to shoulder an extra $1,183 in taxes to make up for the revenue lost due to the use of offshore tax havens by corporations and wealthy individuals and the average Colorado small business would need to shoulder $2,957

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News Release | CoPIRG Foundation | Budget, Tax

New Report: Colorado Receives a “D+” in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

The CoPIRG Foundation released its 4th annual study, titled "Following the Money 2013: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data." The report examines how transparent Colorado makes its spending compared to the other 49 states.

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Report | CoPIRG Foundation | Budget

Following the Money 2013

Every year, state governments spend tens of billions of dollars through contracts with private entities for goods and services, subsidies to encourage economic development, grants, and other forms of spending. Accountability and public scrutiny are necessary to ensure that state funds are well spent.

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News Release | CoPIRG | Tax

Offshore Tax Havens Cost Average Colorado Taxpayer $1,183 a Year

With Tax Day approaching, CoPIRG was joined today by Zach Hepner, owner of Velosoul Bikes and Marlene Nuechterlien owner of Caboodle Gifts to release a new study which revealed that the average Colorado taxpayer in 2012 would have to shoulder an extra $1,183 in taxes to make up for the revenue lost due to the use of offshore tax havens by corporations and wealthy individuals and the average small business would need to shoulder $2,957.

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News Release | CoPIRG Foundation | Budget, Tax

New Report: Colorado Receives a “D+” in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

The CoPIRG Foundation released its 4th annual study, titled "Following the Money 2013: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data." The report examines how transparent Colorado makes its spending compared to the other 49 states.

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Media Hit | Consumer Protection

Auto Shop Estimates Suggest Unnecessary Reparis

A hidden camera investigation by the CALL7 Investigators found recommendations for a single vehicle from 10 Denver metro area auto mechanics varied widely. Some suggested unnecessary repairs and others missed problems that needed to be fixed.

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News Release | CoPIRG | Budget, Tax

NEW LEGISLATION TO CLOSE OFFSHORE TAX LOOPHOLES WOULD SAVE TAXPAYERS $200 BILLION

The CUT Loopholes Act would close a myriad of the most egregious offshore tax loopholes. This legislation is based on the premise that if a U.S. company earns profits here in the U.S., with the benefit of America’s educated workforce, infrastructure, and large consumer base, it should pay taxes in America, like small businesses and everyday taxpayers.

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News Release | CoPIRG | Budget, Tax

PRESIDENT OBAMA POSES QUESTION: “WHY PROTECT SPECIAL INTEREST TAX BREAKS?”

Tonight, President Obama rightly called on Congress to close tax loopholes that allow wealthy special interests to shirk their tax burden at the expense of the public. The first loopholes to go should be those that allow corporations and wealthy individuals to use accounting gimmicks to stash their income in offshore tax havens.

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Report | CoPIRG Foundation | Budget, Tax

WHAT AMERICA COULD DO WITH $150 BILLION LOST TO OFFSHORE TAX HAVENS

Many corporations and wealthy individuals use offshore tax havens—countries with minimal or no taxes—to avoid paying $150 billion in U.S. taxes each year. By shielding their income from U.S. taxes, corporations and wealthy individuals shift the tax burden to ordinary Americans, who must pick up the tab in the form of cuts to public services, more debt, or higher taxes. The $150 billion lost annually to offshore tax havens is a lot of money, especially at a time of difficult budget choices. To put this sum in perspective, we present 16 potential ways that income could be used.

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Report | CoPIRG | Consumer Protection

Trouble in Toyland: 27th Annual Survey of Toy Safety

The 2012 Trouble in Toyland report is the 27th annual Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG) survey of toy safety. In this report, CoPIRG provides safety guidelines for consumers when purchasing toys for small children and provides examples of toys currently on store shelves that may pose potential safety hazards.

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Report | CoPIRG | Democracy

Million-Dollar Megaphones

Outside spending by organizations that aggregate unlimited contributions from wealthy individuals and institutions is playing a significant role in the 2012 election cycle, and much of it is not disclosed.

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Report | CoPIRG | Tax

Apples to Twinkies 2012

At a time when America is facing an obesity epidemic, crushing debt and a weak economy, billions of taxpayer dollars are subsidizing junk food ingredients.

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  • Keep High-Speed Rail On Track
    In 20 years, Colorado highways will be packed with a million more cars. Tell the Governor: Bring high-speed rail to Colorado.
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  • STOP TAX DODGERS
    Corporate tax avoidance cost taxpayers $100 billion last year. We're working to close the loopholes that allow companies to avoid paying the taxes they owe.
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  • Reclaim Democracy
    The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision ushered in an era of unprecedented spending by big money in our elections, but we're working to return our democracy back to the principle of "one person, one vote."
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  • ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON ENERGY SAVINGS?
    Thousands of Coloradans miss out on potential energy-efficiency savings simply because of inconsistencies between our state’s utilities.
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