Gov. Jared Polis

Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle

A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis names former Southern Ute tribal chairman to Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

Howard Richards Sr. becomes first Native American to be appointed

DATE: Mar 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New law means HOAs can’t stop you from hardening your home against wildfires

Gov. Polis says legislation should help residents safeguard their homes and save money on insurance

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

Some state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis calls special session to address looming spike in property taxes

Legislature is working under tight timeline if it hopes to curb rising cost of living in Colorado

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders

Stop part of a visit through Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown

Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

DATE: Sep 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding

Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Republicans call for special session to address bail ruling, high property taxes

The last special session was called in 2020 to address economic consequences of COVID-19

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law

Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency

DATE: Jul 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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