It’s a dispute that Colorado officials have been trying to settle for more than a decade. And now Colorado lawmakers are once again debating a proposal to compensate family farmers and landowners who held now-defunct conservation easements that resulted in financial losses. But critics say the easements, a tax benefit intended to protect natural spaces in exchange for giving up rights to developing a property, allowed investors to cash in on properties that never would have been developed anyway. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth talks to Thy Vo about why lawmakers are bringing the issue up again this year. 

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It&rsquo;s a dispute that Colorado officials have been trying to settle for more than a decade. And now Colorado lawmakers are once again debating a proposal to compensate family farmers and landowners who held now-defunct conservation easements that resulted in financial losses. But critics say the easements, a tax benefit intended to protect natural spaces in exchange for giving up rights to developing a property, allowed investors to cash in on properties that never would have been developed anyway. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth talks to Thy Vo about why lawmakers are bringing the issue up again this year.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;