Making Life Less Affordable, One Hidden Tax at a Time

Making Life Less Affordable, One Hidden Tax at a Time

<span>Making Life Less Affordable, One Hidden Tax at a Time</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p><span>You know those streaming services that quietly raise their prices every few months, and suddenly you're paying $49.99 a month to watch one show? That’s what a lot of Coloradans tell me their budgets feel like over the last five years. Except unlike with a streaming service, you can’t unsubscribe from groceries, rent, insurance, or heating.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>People understandably ask: How does this keep happening?&nbsp;</span></p></div> <span><span>Mark.Fogelson@…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-08T14:40:26-05:00" title="Monday, December 8, 2025 - 14:40">Mon, 12/08/2025 - 14:40</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">December 8, 2025 </div>