Supporters of Colorado measure to raise taxes on higher earners begin collecting signatures for 2026 ballot

Supporters of Colorado measure to raise taxes on higher earners begin collecting signatures for 2026 ballot

Chanting “Tax the rich!” on the steps of the Colorado Capitol Tuesday, a coalition of advocacy groups kicked off their signature gathering effort to place a measure on the 2026 ballot that would raise taxes on higher earners.  In what supporters are calling a graduated income tax, the measure would eliminate Colorado’s flat income tax rate in favor of a tiered system that would reduce taxes for some of the state’s lowest earners, while ratchetin…