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Federal judge declines to immediately block Colorado law meant to persuade voters not to cut their taxes

A conservative dark-money group pursuing two 2024 tax reduction measures is suing the state over House Bill 1321, passed by Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in 2021

DATE: Aug 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Few local governments have followed state’s lead on menstrual product tax exemption

The law went into effect in August 2022, but the sales tax exemption began in January

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations

Legal action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case

Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

DATE: Jul 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before

Jared Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills

A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor vetoes three bills, including one that may have delayed wolf reintroduction

Polis wrote that the legislation was ‘unnecessary and undermines the voters’ intent’

DATE: May 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs four gun bills in a historic shift of regulations

Bills expand red flag law, raise minimum age to buy guns, impose three-day waiting period

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Apr 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kamala Harris discusses water conservation, climate change during stop in Arvada

Vice president was joined by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and climber Sasha DiGiulian

DATE: Mar 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

DATE: Jan 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News