Romer: Big compromises and looming ballot measures

Romer: Big compromises and looming ballot measures

One of the most notable themes of the recently completed Colorado legislative session was three significant deals made on sweeping policy topics, driven in large part by competing ballot measures that waited in the wings if the legislature was unable to work things out under the dome. Over the past several sessions, we have seen a growing influence of special interest ballot measures (both right and left) impact legislative negotiations. The imp…