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Wolverine reintroduction legislation is ‘completely opposite’ wolf plan

‘They do not eat cattle. They do not eat sheep. They do not eat people,’ state Rep. Barbara McLachlan says

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers pass bill criminalizing cellphone use while driving

Drivers will be able to legally make calls only if they use a hands-free accessory

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Here’s what the Colorado Legislature did for criminal justice reform during 2024 session

The Colorado Legislature approved a variety of bills changing the state’s criminal justice system relating to law enforcement, jails, and protections for those convicted of crimes. Here are ...

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

To-go alcohol to be a permanent part of restaurant takeout in Colorado

Picking up a to-go cocktail or glass of wine will be a permanent feature of restaurant takeout in Colorado, thanks to a new law signed by the governor. Gov. Jared Polis used an executive ord...

DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill

Student says more can be done about drug education

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

The General Assembly hopes its legislation will persuade voters not to back property tax measures on the November ballot that would ravage state and local government budgets

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill to ban purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado will be shelved

Sponsor of House Bill 1292 will ask for measure to be killed

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado legislative property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo

A commission has been working to prevent spikes in annual bills

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects

A new bill introduced in the Colorado Senate last week cautiously wades into a growing debate over community opposition to utility-scale wind and solar projects. An early version of the legi...

DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?

Once again, Colorado lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates

DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

15 ways housing, development and renters’ rights could change in Colorado this year

Democrats have advanced series of measures that would push cities to loosen development restrictions

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business