No state money for contraceptive program after amendment fails at Capitol
The vote was party line, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed.
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I-70 snow tire rule deflates in Senate
Read moreThe proposal had the backing of Colorado's ski industry, which said that motorists using improper tires cause accidents that lead to costly traffic snarls.
Condo defects bill moves out of the Colorado Senate to the House
Read moreHouse Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst wants a key change to the Senate bill: preserve the ability of homeowners to sue builders.
State could pony up $250M for new stock show complex
Read moreA bill would allow the state to raise millions through lease-purchase agreements to fund new Colorado State University buildings at the National Western site.
Colorado House advances 2 law enforcement oversight bills
Read moreThe bills in response to public outcry over allegations of police misconduct in Colorado and the nation got preliminary approval by the full House Friday.
After hours of testimony, two testing bills advance at Colorado Capitol
Read moreThe Senate Education Committee passed two bills aimed at addressing a public backlash against statewide testing.
Colorado Springs VA clinic has worst wait times in state
Read moreMore than 10 percent of the appointments at the Colorado Springs clinic from Sept. 1 to Feb. 28 took at least 31 days to schedule.
Colorado's $25B state budget passes House
Read moreThe House budget must now be reconciled with the Senate version, and contraception funding could become a sticking point.
Two Colorado teachers talk about whether there's too much testing in schools
Read moreAt the Capitol and kitchen tables, Coloradans are trying to answer the question of how much standardized testing is too much. The latest test is called the PARCC.
State House adds money for film incentive program
Read moreDuring a debate over the state budget, House lawmakers added $1 million to the Colorado film incentive program.
Loud & Clear: Colorado Matters listeners react to governor, 'Bright by Text' and rescued lions
Read moreColorado Matters listeners weigh in on recent segments in "Loud & Clear."
Standardized test bills struggle to catch on at Colorado Capitol
Read moreA bill was delayed that would eliminate state tests in 11th and 12th grades and make ninth grade tests optional.
Colorado legislators advance bill to shield schools from opt-out penalties
Read moreCurrently, if 95 percent of students don’t participate in state testing, schools, districts and teachers can face sanctions.
'Homeless Bill of Rights' introduced at Colorado Legislature
Read moreThe legislation is aimed at what advocates see as the criminalization of homelessness in a handful of Colorado cities.
Colorado lawmakers to tackle homeless teen tuition bill
Read moreCurrently homeless students can have a hard time proving their residency to qualify for in-state tuition.
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