Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized with infection
She remains under medical care but plans to continue working.
How lawmakers decided to spend the TABOR surplus (or not) in 2024
The surplus can be used for TABOR refunds — or to fund a range of social and business programs.
The potential impact of Accessory Dwelling Units across Colorado
Colorado’s putting a lot of stock into the idea of ADUs, Accessory Dwelling Units, to help ease the housing crunch. Governor Jared Polis signed a new law earlier this month that helps homeowners build them.
Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills, almost all from his own party
The governor shut down Democratic and bipartisan proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more. Here’s why.
Coloradans will vote on protecting abortion rights this November
The measure would add a right to abortion and other reproductive health care to the state constitution
How Kanye West made RFK Jr.’s campaign in Colorado harder
West got on Colorado’s 2020 ballot easily, but it will take Kennedy a lot more effort to put his name in front of Colorado voters in 2024.
Ending on a high note
Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.
Deal, and no deal: Why one of the legislature’s biggest bills likely won’t prevent a ballot battle
Colorado lawmakers passed a bipartisan property tax cut. Outside groups are ready to ask voters for more.
Lawmakers mark a boisterous end to the legislative session
In recent years, sessions have wrapped up with rancor and exhaustion. But the mood this time was more positive.
Lawmakers begin their last day with much work still to do
Bipartisan tax cuts among the remaining bills still awaiting a final vote.
Transit-oriented communities bill passes Colorado legislature
The legislation was a priority for lawmakers eager to see denser development around bus and rail lines.
Big business and politicians are playing a game of chicken over property taxes
Property tax deal turns into a duel.
Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal
The bill, which has less than 72 hours to get through the legislature, would permanently lower overall tax rates.
Colorado’s lawmakers are five days – and 300 bills – away from adjournment
Some of the biggest policies of the year are still in process as the clock ticks down on the end of session.
Drinking at the Colorado Capitol
Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]
Ban on “rent algorithms” dies after Senate Democrats force a major change
The bill would have kept landlords from using platforms powered by private data to recommend rent prices.
