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.
What one ‘red flag’ case in Denver says about how the city removes guns
The Boulware family is conservative. But when they began to worry about their brother’s mental health and gun ownership, they got help from Denver police to take his guns.
How Colorado’s gun laws have changed from frontier days to today
From the founding of the state to modern mass shootings, we look at the forces that have driven changes to Colorado law over the years, and what it means for this year’s brewing debate.
Want to sell an apartment building in Colorado? This bill would let your city have first dibs
Lawmakers say cities need help to compete with developers as they try to preserve affordable housing.
Are mass shootings being stopped by Colorado’s ‘red flag’ law?
A CPR review of cases found a number of threats of mass violence where police intervened.
‘They’re not gonna help you’: Why domestic violence survivors say they’re being failed by police and the ‘red flag’ law
For people trying to file an extreme risk protection order, navigating the process without assistance can often be a fruitless effort.
ERPO in 8 charts: What we learned from reading hundreds of ‘red flag’ cases in Colorado
Our analysis reveals cases where the law may have prevented murders and mass shootings. But it also shows striking differences in how different police agencies and courts are defining “extreme risk.”
Rent control could come to some Colorado cities under a new bill from state Democrats
But the proposal could face opposition from Gov. Jared Polis.
The legislature is back: what do they want to do?
State lawmakers have returned to session in Denver. We cover a bit of DC-style drama on opening day, and hear from congressional reporter Caitlyn Kim how the actual DC drama went down with the many, many Speaker votes.
A proposal from 3 Colorado Democratic lawmakers would ban ‘assault weapons’
If the bill is introduced, it would be the first time Colorado lawmakers have formally considered such a ban — raising an issue that is sure to inflame the legislature and even potentially divide some Democrats.
Sports betting, water, education: The issues raised by Colorado’s tribal chairmen in historic speeches at the state Capitol
It was the first time, under a new state law, that the tribal leaders were invited to address state lawmakers.
Colorado could limit EpiPen costs under new bill
A Democratic bill would cap the out-of-pocket cost for the life-saving drug, which halts dangerous allergic reactions, at $60.
Did you hear 38 explosions in Denver today? It was Gov. Polis getting inaugurated
The Governor started his second and final term with a call for unity to meet Colorado’s challenges.
