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Polis: ‘We expect it to get worse’ as delta variant drives spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

About 360 people were hospitalized in Colorado because of coronavirus on Monday, up about 100 over last week

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado laws blocked misdemeanor offenders, but allowed felons to own guns

The change to felon-in-possession law was made through Senate Bill 271, which mostly changed the state’s misdemeanor code

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor ends health emergency orders, rescinding many of his executive actions

The move is the latest sign that Colorado is moving past the pandemic

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vaccinations increase, but a partisan divide persists, poll shows

About Polis’ handling of the pandemic: 60% said they approve, 32% said they disapprove and 8% said they have no opinion

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will unaffiliated voters re-elect U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert?

Democratic leaders ponder how to engage left-leaning, unaffiliated voters

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How Colorado can – and cannot – spend $5.7 billion in federal coronavirus stimulus

The state, counties and cities could receive payments within days

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral

Bill would boost training for police, sheriff’s deputies on interacting with people with disabilities

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats introduce their transportation-fee bill

House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, speaks at the Colorado Capitol on May 4, 2021, about Senate Bill 260 to raise and spend millions on transportation. Jesse Paul/The Colorado Sun

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated

Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County

DATE: May 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats will move forward this week with public health insurance options

Bill has been stalled for weeks with still-unresolved negotiations

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting

One would prohibit people with violent misdemeanors from purchasing a firearm

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs two gun-control bills: Here’s what it means for gun owners

Legislation places requirements on how guns are sold, stored; how to report lost, stolen weapons

DATE: Apr 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News