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Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes

Voters in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Dems focus on jobs, housing and infrastructure with $3.8B in federal aid

Majority of money – $2 billion – will be allocated before June 12

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers consider strict regulations on marijuana concentrate, medical cannabis

House Bill 1317 aimed at curbing teen use, adult overconsumption

DATE: May 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs $34 billion budget into law

More than $1.5 billion set aside for reserve fund that can be tapped by future legislatures

DATE: May 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado House Republicans distribute list of ‘friendly’ and ‘not friendly’ news outlets

Minority leader defends list as way to navigate Capitol media landscape

DATE: May 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert votes to oust Liz Cheney; Ken Buck against removal

Congresswoman was ‘canceled today for speaking her mind,’ says Buck

DATE: May 12, 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 Democrats shelve effort to impose a gun-purchase waiting period

Legislative sessions remains significant with regard to gun control

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis vetoes bill that would have let candidates run for multiple elected positions

‘Colorado deserves the leaders with the best ideas to win the office they want to hold,’ says governor

DATE: May 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

Colorado issues draft guidelines for reopening restaurants

Don’t expect a normal experience when dining out

DATE: May 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News