‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?
A top Democrat has unveiled a grand plan for property taxes, but it may not offer enough to keep other proposals off the ballot.
15 ways housing, development and renters’ rights could change in Colorado this year
Colorado may soon have a bunch of new laws related to housing. Democrats in the statehouse, with the backing of Gov.
Colorado’s constitution still forbids same-sex marriage – voters may be asked to change that
Language defining marriage as between “one man and one woman” remains in the state constitution. Some state lawmakers believe it’s time for it to go.
In a push for more housing density near transit lines, highway dollars have become a political football
Sticks, carrots, and “two-by-eights upside the head:” Why a density bill is dividing Democrats
Colorado landlords will have to offer lease extensions as Gov. Polis signs ‘for cause’ evictions bill
It upends existing law that gives landlords freedom to decide whether or not to offer a lease renewal.
Famed ‘Ride The Rockies’ bike event canceled due to low registration
One of Colorado’s biggest cycling events has been canceled for 2024.
Facing backlash, state Democrats back off changes to RTD leadership that would have removed more than half its board members
Critics said the plan backed by Gov. Jared Polis would make it harder for communities to make their voices heard. Proponents said it would result in a more “professional” board.
Effort to allow lawsuits over past child abuse fails in Colorado Senate after unanimous Republican opposition
The proposal aimed to allow “lookback” lawsuits that are currently barred in Colorado.
Child sexual abuse survivors try to flip just one vote as GOP senators unite against liability measure
Survivors of sexual abuse in Colorado want to file lawsuits over incidents from the 1990s and earlier. They need to convince a single Republican to join them.
Polis-backed plan to fix RTD’s ‘long list of broken promises’ would dramatically change November election
The Regional Transportation District bill would cancel elections for several board seats this November, and faces local backlash in Denver.
Lawmaker leaves Glock in statehouse bathroom, fueling debate about guns in Capitol building
Rep. Don Wilson apologized for the incident: “I will reaffirm my commitment to responsible handling procedures.”
Colorado could use $700 million of TABOR surplus on a new child tax credit
The new credit would reduce child poverty — and shrink TABOR refunds.
Is Colorado really about to commit to passenger rail?
The state has a “train guy” for governor, and the federal government is offering billions in funding.
Facing skepticism, Democrats eliminate dozens of ‘sensitive spaces’ from gun control bill
The proposal would still ban guns in schools and many government buildings.
New immigrants could apply for driver’s licenses immediately under Colorado proposal
Applicants will have to pass a driving test, a written test and a vision test.
As trains through Boulder and Steamboat Springs get new attention, southern Coloradans worry they’re the caboose of Front Range rail plan
But for the first six years, the new line may serve one region: the north. The rest of the service — into the more sparsely populated plains of southern Colorado — would have to wait until 2035.