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I see we're talking about Transportation, one of the (arguably) legitimate functions of government. Here's a few fun facts about Transportation in the 27 years since #TABOR was passed. #copolitics #coleg 
Since FY 1993-94 through FY 2019-20, Transportation appropriations have averaged 6.7% of the total appropriations for each year. The high was 11.4% in FY 2000-01. The low was 5.1% in FY 2009-10 #copolitics #coleg #TABOR
In the years when Republicans controlled 2 or 3 of the Governor's Office, Senate and House, Transportations appropriations averaged 7.8%. Since the Democrats took charge of 2 or 3 of the 3, appropriations have averaged 5.8%. #copolitics #coleg
So it's safe to say #Democrats don't prioritize Transportation. This is a reasonable conclusion based on the numbers over the years. #copolitics #coleg
Moving on. Transportation receives very little funding from the General Fund - only $1.3 million in the 27 years and nothing since $700k in FY 2014-15. #copolitics #coleg
The majority of funding - 64.1% comes from "Cash Funds", which consist of the following (see graphic). #copolitics #coleg
The remaining funding comes from the federal government, meaning taxpayers all over the country are paying for our roads, bridges, bike paths and light rail. #copolitics #coleg #TABOR
So don't whine to me about how the lack of transportation funding is the fault of #TABOR. It's the fault of our elected officials in the governor's office and general assembly, which has been (mostly) controlled by #Democrats for the last 15 years. #copolitics #coleg
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