The state treasurer has authority to weigh in and take leadership roles on taxing and spending legislation.

We owe our public servants, from school teachers to state employees, a sustainable and well-funded retirement that they can count on.

Unlike other legislative proposals, this legislation finally would give the cabinet meaningful enforcement authority.

Colorado cannot afford to become the next California, with skyrocketing taxes that hurt our state's economy and our quality of life.

It's been very taxing without a doubt. Hopefully, I don't have to watch any longer. Hopefully, I can play this weekend. I'm working every day to get better.

There is a valid nationwide sentiment of concern over public pensions, and poor funding ratios are viewed negatively by financial markets.