In Colorado, One Transgender Veteran Says She is ‘Resolute’ In The Face Of Trump’s Ban
After President Trump tweeted that the U.S. military would no longer “allow or accept” transgender people to serve, troops on the ground were left with uncertainty.
Pot Money May Be Nice, But It Can’t Save Colorado’s Budget
Three years after legalizing recreational marijuana sales in Colorado, lawmakers are turning to pot to fill some gaps in the budget.
Colorado’s State Parks Need Funding, But Lawmakers Struggle With How
With summer here, people are flocking to the outdoors, including the trails, campsites and reservoirs of the Colorado State Parks system.
Breaking Down the Impacts Of the Senate GOP Health Care Bill for Colorado
Things are in limbo after Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell delayed a vote on the Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Hickenlooper Makes Last-Ditch Plea To Save Energy Office Funding
During the legislative session, state lawmakers cut funding for the office that oversees weatherization and other energy saving programs for residents. Now, Gov.
Two New Laws Take Aim At Black Market Marijuana In Colorado
Colorado is ramping up efforts to try and prevent marijuana from being diverted to the black market.
Outdoor Industry Finds A Voice Amid Public Lands Fight
One of the biggest trade shows in the outdoor industry is still looking for a new home after the Outdoor Industry Association decided to leave Utah after two decades.
Speaker Of The House Breaks Down 2017 Colorado Legislative Session
Despite some setbacks, Colorado lawmakers are praising the now completed 2017 legislative session.
Capitol Conversation: Legislative Leaders In Both Parties Call Session Productive
Colorado’s annual 120-day legislative ended May 10. Lawmakers passed several bipartisan initiatives to restore proposed cuts to hospitals, and put more money into roads and schools.
At Last Minute, Colorado Lawmakers Strike A Deal For Transportation, Schools
Originally published on May 11, 2017 9:00 am Colorado lawmakers waited until Wednesday, the final day of their annual session, to vote on what many people felt was their most […]
Capitol Conversation: Plenty to Do Before Colorado’s 2017 Legislative Session Comes To A Close
Colorado’s annual legislative session ends Wednesday, May 10. Several hundred bills have already passed this year, but some major items still remain.
Following Home Explosion, Colorado Lawmakers Explore Regulatory Updates
Governor John Hickenlooper wants the state to reevaluate how it inspects oil and gas wells in the wake of a fatal home explosion in Firestone.
Voters Don’t Agree On Colorado’s Transportation Woes, And Grantham Still Wants A Solution
If lawmakers won’t address the issue of transportation, several groups say they will, through a ballot initiative asking Colorado voters to raise taxes to improve roads, bridges and transit projects.
After Deadly House Explosion In Colorado, New Oil And Gas Regulations Could Be Likely
Colorado energy regulators are trying to quell the public’s fears after a house built near an oil and gas well exploded, killing two men.
‘In An Abundance Of Caution,’ 3,000 Oil And Gas Wells Shut Down In Colorado
Originally published on April 28, 2017 9:16 am The largest oil and gas producer in Colorado has temporarily shut down 3,000 wells as an investigation into the explosion of a […]
Transportation Bill, Top Priority In Colorado Statehouse, Fails
Transportation funding, the highest legislative priority for the governor and leaders in both parties, failed in the Republican-controlled Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, April 25.
