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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

Dozens of new state laws poised to take effect in Colorado

Transparency in ticket sales, towing regulations, biological data privacy among new statutes

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado statehouse candidates meet in cordial debate

Democratic and Republican candidates running for the Colorado General Assembly talked issues Tuesday

DATE: Jul 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?

State Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado business lobbyists share key legislative wins during Eggs and Issues forum

Veto of wage theft and short-term rental bills deemed crucial for businesses

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The 8 gun bills signed into law this year by Colorado governor

A handful of other measures didn’t make it across the finish line

DATE: Jun 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News