Colorado lawmakers abandon effort to override veto of bill delaying open record responses
Bill sponsors stood by their measure and vowed to seek an override, saying governments in Colorado need relief after being “inundated” with requests for public records in recent years. But the override vote was repeatedly delayed, suggesting the sponsors lacked the two-thirds support they needed in both chambers to force it into law.
Polis issues first veto and sets up showdown with lawmakers over transparency rules
The bill’s sponsors said governments were being “inundated” with records requests and needed relief with longer deadlines to respond to them.
Public lost access to funeral home inspection reports under Colorado law meant to restore trust
State regulators say the legislature removed the public’s access to funeral home inspection reports last year in the same bill they passed to tighten regulations on the industry. This came in the wake of several scandals involving fake ashes and mishandled remains.
Transparency advocates frustrated over limited access to government records consider ballot measure
Almost a year after Colorado lawmakers frustrated transparency advocates by exempting themselves from parts of the open meetings law, a coalition of residents seeking more access to government records and meetings said it’s drafting a potential ballot initiative to strengthen “the public’s right to know.”
As Lawmakers Battle Hospitals Over Health Care Costs, West Slope Residents Feel The Pinch
Originally published on January 30, 2020 9:05 am As Gov.
Life After Coal: Mining Towns In SW Colorado Race To Survive Another Energy Bust
Originally published on January 17, 2020 2:35 pm When Blondie’s Diner closes around 9 p.m.
Life After Coal: How A NW Colorado Town Is Bracing For A Future Without A Power Plant
Originally published on January 16, 2020 5:51 pm It’s a good day when Tammie Delaney hears a train rumbling down the tracks outside of the century-old granary building she owns […]
As State Lawmakers Return To Work, Gov. Polis Weighs In On Looming Debates
Originally published on January 13, 2020 4:11 pm Gov. Jared Polis recently outlined an ambitious agenda for lawmakers in 2020.
Polis Outlines Ambitious 2020 Agenda, But Partisan Battles Await Him
Originally published on January 10, 2020 5:25 pm The opening days of Colorado’s legislative session are typically jovial and largely free of partisan politics.
State Lawmakers Draw Battle Lines On First Day Of 2020 Session
Originally published on January 8, 2020 4:48 pm There were the usual jokes and friendly banter between the House and Senate.
New State Rules Take Effect In 2020, Including ‘Red Flag’ Law
Some of the biggest and most contentious laws the state legislature passed in 2019 go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Colorado Voters Reject Proposition CC
Originally published on November 5, 2019 10:34 pm Colorado residents have rejected a request from their state legislature to remove an annual government spending limit that some elected officials argued […]
Gov. Polis Unveils Budget Proposal That Would Boost Spending On Parks, School Safety And Preschool
Gov. Jared Polis has unveiled a budget proposal for 2020-21 that would expand the capacity at some state parks and boost spending on school safety in the wake of the […]
Colorado Lawmakers Advance 5 Bills To Improve School Safety. Here’s What They’ll Do
Originally published on November 1, 2019 9:15 am State lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan response to the deadly shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that occurred in May.
Colorado’s New Traction Law Isn’t Sticking For Some Drivers — Yet
Originally published on October 29, 2019 4:43 pm A tougher set of winter traction rules passed by state lawmakers this year didn’t stop some drivers from getting stuck and snarling […]
Season Of Recall Attempts Ends With No Success For Colorado Conservatives
Originally published on October 18, 2019 5:10 pm Colorado conservatives have spent the last six months knocking on doors and manning recall booths around the state as they tried to […]
