Colorado Legislature - The Journal

Teen tribal members invited to apply for Colorado Youth Advisory Council

40 students connect with Colorado lawmakers to influence state policy

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Cleave Simpson and Katie Stewart find common ground in championing rural issues at state Capitol

DATE: Jun 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize

Labor groups blast decision, accusing governor of siding with billionaire CEOs over workers

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A bill to stop credit card companies from profiting off local taxes passes the State Legislature

A proposal to reduce credit card swipe fees has whipped up a frothy, multi-million-dollar lobbying fight at the State Capitol this year, pitting the banking industry against retailers, resta...

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

The bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law

Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights

DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

State requires all counties be in compliance by December

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers will try again to lower homeowners insurance rates

After a failed effort last session, Colorado lawmakers are making another attempt at bringing down the cost of homeowners insurance. In the last five years the average premium in the state h...

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

What began as a showdown between two competing agricultural overtime pay bills at the Colorado Capitol may end with a simple tweak to current law after an amended bipartisan bill narrowly pa...

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

DATE: Mar 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children

Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says

DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News