Mid Session Advocacy update with Bill Becker

City Budget discussion with Deputy City Manager and CFO, Brian Waldes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447259/fan_mail/new]  Brian Waldes, CFO for the City of Loveland, breaks down the realities shaping our city’s budget—what’s changed since 2024, how those decisions are impacting services today, and what they mean for the future. From prioritizing the general fund to planning for long-term sustainability, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at the challenges and choices ahead for our community.  Loveland.org

Be The Gift - April 7th 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447259/fan_mail/new] Join us for an up close and personal conversation with Marilyn and Katie Johnson who are bringing hope, restoration, and life to single moms and children. Be the Gift is devoted to enhancing and securing family stability through home repair assistance for Single Mom homeowners and their Children. We do this by engaging the Community in improving the lives of these Families. Loveland.org

April 2nd Advocacy Update with Bill Becker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447259/fan_mail/new] The $1.5 billion budget shortfall we discussed last week remains a significant challenge at the Capitol. Lawmakers are increasingly relying on what many are calling “spaghetti forecasting”—a patchwork approach of uncertain revenue assumptions and last-minute fixes—to try to close the gap before the legislative session adjourns on May 15. In this episode, you’ll hear key updates on Front Range passenger rail efforts, along with a breakdown of proposed tax measures that legislators are advancing as they scramble to address the deficit. The implications for businesses and our regional economy are real, and staying informed has never been more important. Loveland.org

Mid Session Advocacy update with Bill Becker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447259/fan_mail/new] The Colorado legislative session kicked off on January 14th—and while we’re now past the halfway mark, the pace hasn’t slowed. So far, nearly 500 bills have been introduced, carrying an estimated cost of $25,000 per bill. At the same time, lawmakers are working to close a staggering $1.5 billion budget shortfall—leading to a wave of proposals that could have serious consequences for businesses across the state. Join us for this edition as we break down the most concerning legislative initiatives and what they could mean for your business. Loveland.org

Local Leader discussion with Loveland Police Chief, Tim Doran

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447259/fan_mail/new]  This local leader discussion brings us a little closer to home with Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran. The Chief speaks openly about the department’s successes over the past three years, as well as the challenges they’ve faced.  Loveland.org