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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 awarded $12.6 million federal grant to plug methane-emitting oil and gas wells

The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency are giving a $12.6 million boost to Colorado’s efforts to reduce methane emissions by plugging older, low-producing oil ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

These Colorado Democrats got a chance to help VP Harris from the DNC stage while boosting their national credentials

Getting a speaking slot at a presidential national convention is a big deal – for rising political stars, it can be a chance to shine on a whole new level. Remember the 2004 Democratic Natio...

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado, U.S. Department of Justice sue RealPage over alleged price-fixing scheme to drive up rent

The federal lawsuit says RealPage controls as much as 80% of the national market for landlord revenue management software, giving it outsize power to “subvert competition” and distort the free market to the detriment of renters

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado senators talk national election, highlight priorities for the rest of the session

John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet had key policy goals get caught up in political whirlwind of campaign issues

DATE: Aug 18, 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

Space debris is a danger. Colorado’s congressional delegation wants to do something about it

‘There's 900,000 pieces of junk flying around in low Earth orbit,’ Sen. Hickenlooper says

DATE: Aug 16, 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

Tim Walz, speaking at $3 million Denver fundraiser, attacks Trump for false AI-crowd claims

Democratic megadonor opens up his mansion to about 150 people for the occasion

DATE: Aug 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

After years of dings, coal-fired powerhouse Tri-State now noted for switch to solar, wind

Co-op umbrella utility is transforming into a renewable-energy giant covering four Western states

DATE: Aug 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tiny, endangered toads transplanted to Colorado pond successfully breed after 7 years

Biologists are thrilled at discovery of Boreal tadpoles in a bog in the mountains

DATE: Aug 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Coloradans cite cost concerns as major reason for delayed health care

Over two-thirds of adults in Colorado delayed or went without health care over the past year because it was too expensive, a recent survey from the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative found....

DATE: Aug 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News