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🚨 Why This Matters for Colorado Veterans Since the landmark legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado in 2014, the state has collected an impressive over $3.1 billion in marijuana taxes and fees through 2026. This revenue was heralded as a transformative source of funding to bolster public schools, enhance community services, and improve public health initiatives. However, the reality of how these funds have been allocated reveals a far more complex and, for many,

Colorado gives voters a powerful role in shaping statewide policy. Issues can reach the ballot through two distinct pathways: the citizen‑initiated petition process or a legislative referral through the Colorado General Assembly. At Colorado Veterans Action, we are currently using both approaches to ensure that voters have the opportunity to consider a measure that impacts the veteran community. This blog explains how each pathway works, the exact requirements for both, and w

🚨 The Crisis Is Real — and Growing 1,696 combat-injured Colorado veterans are losing $2.03 million monthly due to stalled federal legislation (Major STAR Act). 178 Colorado veterans died by suicide in 2022 , the highest on record. Colorado’s economy is losing $24.4 million annually due to retirement benefit offsets. These aren’t statistics — they’re signals. Veterans are being left behind, and Colorado can’t afford to wait for Washington to fix it. 🦅 Colorado Is Leading

As we approach the 2026 ballot initiative season here in Colorado, it's crucial to reflect on the realities of veteran life after service. At Colorado Veterans Action, we're not just fighting for tangible benefits like full property tax exemptions for 100% service-disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and Gold Star families—we're advocating for a deeper understanding of what truly supports our veterans. Too often, the narrative around veteran assistance focuses on well-intent