Primary ballots are about to go in the mail — here’s how to keep an eye on yours from anywhere in Colorado
BallotTrax, which sends you text updates on your ballot, is now available statewide
9 questions about gun laws in Colorado, answered
The mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, have set off another cycle of national debate over gun laws. But laws vary widely from state to state.
Colorado milk bank sees uptick in donations during formula shortage
The Arvada-based Mother’s Milk Bank is also hearing from more families seeking milk for their infants.
What lawmakers did with their time
Over the past 120 days, lawmakers have argued over justice reform, housing, behavioral health and so much more — we’ll wrap up everything they did — and didn’t — get done.
Fentanyl, recycling and many more bills await votes on legislature’s final day
Lawmakers’ 120-day session must wrap up by midnight Wednesday, and there is still a lot of business on their plates.
Colorado leaders react to leaked Supreme Court’s opinion on abortion access, Roe v. Wade
News that the Justices may be poised to completely erase Roe-v-Wade was met with satisfaction by abortion opponents, and defiance by the those who support access.
If Roe v. Wade really is overturned, what happens to abortion in Colorado?
Leaked court document suggests Roe v. Wade is over. The “court opinion” shows a majority of justices are about to invalidate the federal right to an abortion. Colorado lawmakers saw this coming.
What issues are still outstanding in the 2022 legislative session?
As the session winds down, CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Andy Kenney take stock of what’s been passed, what’s still left on the table, and what will be left on the cutting room floor.
Polis pushing to send $400 TABOR refund checks earlier
The proposal would mean $400 dollar checks for all Colorado taxpayers this fall. Republicans complain it’s an ‘election year game.’
Republicans and Democrats set primary ballot for governor, Senate and other races
At their state assembly, Democrats stuck with their incumbents, while Republicans ensured multiple candidates in most races.
Colorado leaders mourn Gloria Tanner, the first Black woman to serve in state Senate
Gloria Tanner represented Denver in the statehouse for 17 years and went on to mentor many in Colorado’s current generation of Black political leaders.
Next year’s state budget looks strong — if war and inflation don’t put the squeeze on finances
The legislature’s budget committee is putting the finishing touches on the massive spending package that will take effect in July.
Diapers, tampons and other menstrual products would be exempt from sales tax under bill advancing at state legislature
Backers argue paying taxes on these products particularly burdens low-income women and families, as well as seniors on fixed incomes.
Lawmakers bring their lives and beliefs to overnight debate on abortion ‘protection’ bill
The bill has enough sponsors in both chambers to essentially guarantee its passage. However, House Republicans still plead their case to urge their colleagues not to take that step.
Mesa Clerk Tina Peters charged in election security breach
The Mesa Clerk was released on Thursday after a grand jury indicted Peters and her deputy clerk Belinda Knisley on a laundry list of felony and misdemeanor charges on Wednesday. The counts are related to an election security breach in her office last summer.
Bill to protect abortion rights in Colorado — whatever happens to Roe v. Wade — gets first hearing next week
The law would ensure that Coloradans would still have access to legal abortion, even if the federal right to the procedure is erased by the high court.
