‘More Housing Now’ proposal shifts how Colorado’s cities and towns grow
The “More Housing Now” proposal, revealed Wednesday, would be a significant shift in how Colorado’s cities and towns grow, and who has the ultimate power to shape that growth.
Xcel’s winter of discontent
Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model.
Gov. Polis’ housing proposal would allow duplexes, townhomes, ADUs across many cities in Colorado
The “More Housing Now” proposal, revealed Wednesday, would be a significant shift in how Colorado’s cities and towns grow, and who has the ultimate power to shape that growth.
Meet the first couple to use Colorado’s new wheelchair ‘right to repair’ law
Colorado is the first state to open wheelchair repair for users, and it’s becoming a national movement.
Shrinking TABOR refunds and recession risks: What we just learned about Colorado’s economy
Tabor refunds for the current fiscal year could range from $480 to $1,500 for individuals.
Rent control bill faces tougher challenge in Colorado Senate
A key Democratic lawmaker isn’t convinced rent stabilization will help the housing market.
Colorado could allow rent control. What does history say might happen next?
Researchers have found mixed results from other places that regulate rents.
Colorado moves to expand ‘red flag’ law, with some lawmakers pointing to Club Q shooting as the cause
The bill would expand the list of people who can initiate the red flag process and require the state to spend money on a public education campaign about the law.
Three-day waiting period for gun purchases takes first step through the legislature
The hearing marks just the beginning of a legislative marathon, with intense debates expected over other Democratic gun bills.
Rent control in Colorado?
The policy has been banned in Colorado for four decades, but that could all change this year.
If your lease expires, you could still keep renting under Colorado’s ‘just cause’ evictions bill
The bill would also require landlords to pay tenants to leave in some situations, such as redevelopment.
Boulder County took a month or longer to notify inmates that the jail had exposed their Social Security numbers
There is no sign that the information was misused by anyone, the Boulder County sheriff’s office said.
A ‘virtual court’ bill could allow people in Colorado to attend their eviction hearings remotely
The pandemic forced judges to allow Webex court hearings. That could become permanent for eviction cases.
How Colorado lawmakers want to change the ‘red flag’ gun law — or not
CPR’s investigation points to policy changes that could increase use of Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Could Colorado override local zoning codes to allow more density? It’s ‘part of the conversation’ as a major land use bill takes shape
Local governments are gearing up for a fight if the state attempts to take a stronger role in land use planning.
Colorado’s rent control bill is moving forward — with some changes
Cities could still set limits on rent, but not for new development, under the new amendment to the proposal.
