Colorado Legislature - The Journal

Ethics complaint filed against embattled state senator

Sonya Jaquez Lewis accused of mistreating her Capitol aides

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With budget cuts looming, Colorado governor and lawmakers are far apart on fix

Cutting close to 700 million dollars out of next year's state budget means tough choices for Colorado lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session that begins in January. Gov. Jared Polis p...

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Colorado governor quickly pooh-poohed labor movement’s priority bill

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Contest between Clark Craig and Katie Stewart for Colorado House remains undecided

With votes yet to be counted, Republican candidate not ready to concede

DATE: Nov 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Cleave Simpson wins reelection in Senate District 6

Republican incumbent secured a 10% margin of victory over Democrat Vivian Smotherman

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economic forecast shows tight budget year ahead for Colorado

A new income tax rate cut will be triggered in Colorado in three of the next four years, state economists told lawmakers this past Thursday. Taxpayers will see their income tax rate fall fro...

DATE: Sep 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers pass deal that could see lower property taxes for businesses, homeowners

Colorado’s special legislative session on property taxes has concluded, with the passage of a compromise bill to lower property tax rates and cap revenue growth. The deal is a source of angs...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Property tax compromise passes key legislative hurdle, moves to state Senate

The bipartisan bill at the center of this week’s special session on property taxes cleared a crucial House vote Wednesday, 45-to-18, and has moved on to the state Senate. But for many of the...

DATE: Aug 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive

DATE: Aug 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Here’s how Colorado’s special session could save homeowners about 2% on property taxes

Colorado lawmakers will return this week to the state Capitol for an emergency special session. They’ll be considering a plan to reduce property tax rates. If they succeed, a group of busine...

DATE: Aug 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails

Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor calls special session on property taxes

Term will start Aug. 26 and last at least three days in order to send bill to governor’s desk

DATE: Aug 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News