Bill to allow ‘safe use’ sites in Colorado fails at state legislature
Supporters of safe use sites argue allowing people to use under supervision could help prevent overdoses, as well as potentially connecting them to help for their addiction.
By Megan Verlee
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers now have the ‘right to repair’ their own equipment
The makers of agricultural equipment now have to provide owners and independent repair shops with parts and manuals upon request.
Denver man arrested for threatening Rep. Joe Neguse: ‘I only need one bullet’
He is at least the third person arrested in the past year for making threats against a member of Colorado’s delegation.
By Megan Verlee
Trump Indictment: Colorado Democrats say ‘no one is above the law,’ while state GOP calls the charges ‘corrupt’
The indictment makes Donald Trump the first former U.S. president.
Corporal punishment is still legal in Colorado. This bill could change that.
A bill to outlaw inflicting pain on students has raised opposition from lawmakers who say it will go too far.
By Megan Verlee
Disability rights at center stage
Housing, recreation, government — advocates for people with disabilities say there are a lot of ways Colorado could be doing more to make those things accessible to all.
Tina Peters found guilty of obstruction of government operations in court recording case
The case is separate, but not entirely unrelated to, Peters’ legal troubles for allegedly helping someone breach the security of her office’s election equipment.
When it comes to numbering political districts, the rule is: there are no rules
In which we try to answer: how did my congressional district end up with this number?
By Megan Verlee
The Polis Agenda
In the first State of the State speech of his second term, Gov. Polis picked a big fight with local governments, while saying little on a major priority for many in his party.
Video & Transcript: Gov. Jared Polis’ 2023 Colorado State of the State address
The governor addressed a joint session of the legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 17, laying out the most ambitious points of his upcoming agenda and setting the tone as he starts his second term.
By Megan Verlee
With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session
The legislature convenes Monday for a session that could see Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues.
Colorado license plates used to tell you where the driver came from. What happened?
For decades, Colorado plates included codes identifying the county that issued them, but no more.
By Megan Verlee
Disposable bag fees, higher minimum wage and cage-free eggs: Colorado laws going into effect for 2023
Coloradans will see a myriad of changes to their paychecks, shopping habits and more in the new year.
Colorado GOP chair Kristi Burton Brown won’t run for another term
After historic losses in the recent election, Brown said “our work must continue.” But she will be focusing on policy going forward.
By Megan Verlee
Long-time GOP state Sen. Bob Rankin resigns
Rankin has served as a conservative voice on the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee.