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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

Grants available for programs that will reduce community gun violence in Colorado

Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention opened up applications for grant funding available for grassroots and nonprofit organizations working to prevent gun violence within the state. T...

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Complaint alleges Rep. Boebert illegally spent campaign funds leading up to 2022 election

Group asks FEC to investigate ‘this apparent violation’

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Legislature approves bill to gradually reduce cost of prison phone calls

Supporters say inmates should maintain communication with support systems

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office released the state’s first report detailing how the internet and social media are used for illicit drug activity, as required by the fentanyl a...

DATE: Mar 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Catastrophe’ would befall economy with national default, warn Colorado Democrats

Republicans faulted for politicizing a historically bipartisan process

DATE: Jan 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces bill to defund Planned Parenthood

The act would prohibit centers that receive federal funding from performing an abortion, with exceptions

DATE: Jan 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert emerges as leading opponent of McCarthy for House speaker

Colorado Republican favors Rep. Jordan for top position

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado had fifth-highest midterm election voter turnout in U.S.

Numbers were better than national average, according to secretary of state’s office

DATE: Dec 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert bill would bar government help for immigrants seeking out-of-state abortion

All three of Colorado’s Republican representatives support the proposal

DATE: Dec 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis’ budget proposal emphasizes preparedness for economic hardship

Record reserve funds put Colorado in a safe spot, per senior budgeting official

DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

White House highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding supporting Colorado

Bill will fund more than $2.9 million worth of projects across the state

DATE: Dec 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News