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What Colorado water officials think of the federal government’s proposed Colorado River cuts

State water agencies say the onus is on Lower Basin states to carve a path forward

April 18, 2023

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Falsely reporting an active shooter is on track to become a felony in Colorado

Senate Bill 249 comes in response to an increase in fake reports

April 18, 2023

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Adam Frisch gets off to hot fundraising start in his 2024 rematch with Lauren Boebert

The Aspen Democrat outraised the Garfield County Republican by nearly $1 million in first quarter

April 18, 2023

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Weekly planner for April 17–21

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April 17, 2023

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Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

Laws seek to shield out-of-state residents from prosecution

April 14, 2023

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Magic mushroom board convenes in Colorado for first time

State-appointed panel must make wide-ranging set of recommendations on legalization program

April 14, 2023

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Colorado to get $32 million settlement from Juul

Vaping company sued for marketing to teens

April 13, 2023

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Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s first bill aims to bring more resources to fight against fentanyl

Congresswoman’s effort is fueled by personal background

April 13, 2023

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Colorado wildfire investigators would get funding, trained dogs under new bill

2022 Colorado Public Radio investigation prompts legislation

April 12, 2023

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Four Colorado mountain lions died from avian flu, but mammal crossover has slowed

Bobcats, skunks, foxes and a bear have all died of the bird disease, but state wildlife officials say trends are…

April 11, 2023

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Lauren Boebert, Adam Frisch tied among likely 2024 voters

New poll shows next year’s 3rd Congressional District race will be close

April 11, 2023

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Gov. Jared Polis trims bill making gun industry lawsuits easier

Rules intended to further require gun sellers to block children and criminals from obtaining weapons were stripped from the legislation

April 11, 2023

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Tina Peters sentenced to home detention and fine for obstruction

Her attorney says an appeal will be immediately filed

April 10, 2023

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Weekly planner for Apr. 10–14

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April 7, 2023

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A well-funded, dark-money political group reemerges to take on Lauren Boebert

Rocky Mountain Values is staffed by a team of experienced Democratic campaign operatives

April 6, 2023

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What’s a ‘reasonable’ rent increase? Courts often must interpret vague language in laws

Sometimes the ambiguity is intentional, other times it is a mistake

April 6, 2023

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Biden administration rolls out $585 million for Western water projects

Colorado projects will receive $68.3 million, the third-most of any state

April 6, 2023

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School voucher, tax cut measures floated by Colorado conservatives for 2024 ballot

Charter schools will also get hearing this week

April 4, 2023

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Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack

Winter snow accumulation offers water officials a breather as they face the basin’s long-term drought

April 4, 2023

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First lady Jill Biden makes Denver stop to discuss education and the workforce

Tour will cover administration’s economic policies

April 4, 2023

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Colorado counties respond to wildfire season’s start

Fire planners are trying anything and everything to make 2023 safer

April 3, 2023

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Weekly planner for Apr. 3–7

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April 3, 2023

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Colorado politicians react to Trump indictment news

Democrats say ‘no one is above the law,’ while state GOP calls the charges ‘corrupt’

March 31, 2023

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Colorado is expected to return $2.7 billion to taxpayers

If the Legislature doesn’t act, the TABOR surplus will be returned through checks tied to taxpayers’ income levels

March 31, 2023