Transportation Advocates Give Legislative Session Mixed Reviews
Originally published on May 10, 2019 4:21 pm Transportation funding advocates are giving Colorado’s latest legislative session mixed reviews despite a bipartisan budget deal that boosted transportation funding by $70 […]
By Scott Franz
Over 500 Bills And Plenty Of Drama: A Recap Of The 2019 Legislative Session
Originally published on May 1, 2019 3:10 pm From a robot voice that became the sound of fierce partisanship to a crucial debate over the future of oil and gas […]
By Scott Franz
Gov. Polis Reflects On His First Legislative Session
Originally published on May 5, 2019 2:13 pm Speaking to reporters in the final hours of the legislative session, Gov.
By Scott Franz
That’s A Wrap: State Legislature Ends Session With Votes On Tobacco, Vaccines, Health Care
Originally published on May 3, 2019 6:45 pm The Colorado General Assembly didn’t end its 72nd session quietly.
By Scott Franz
Gov. Polis Wants To Shrink Health Care Costs. Where Does The Agenda Stand Now?
Originally published on April 23, 2019 5:27 pm Three weeks ago, Gov.
By Scott Franz
Governor Polis Signs Oil & Gas Regulation Overhaul
Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill giving local governments more control over oil and gas drilling operations. Senate Bill 181 lets cities increase setbacks and fine oil and gas […]
Governor Polis Signs Extreme Risk Protection Order—Red Flag—Bill
Governor Jared Polis signed a bill Friday that will allow police to temporarily take guns away from people who pose a risk to themselves or others.
Colorado’s Government Watchdogs See Mixed Results At Capitol This Session
Originally published on April 12, 2019 3:23 pm For Mitchell Byars and other breaking news reporters around the country, the police scanner might be just as important as a laptop […]
By Scott Franz
Paid Family Leave Bill Moving Forward After Dozens Of Amendments
Originally published on April 10, 2019 8:04 pm Colorado Democrats are backing a heavily-amended version of a bill to create a paid family leave program.
By Scott Franz
Colorado Democrats Advance Bill To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Originally published on April 8, 2019 4:49 pm A bill that Democratic lawmakers say is needed to fight climate change has cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol.
By Scott Franz
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill To Grant More Local Control Over Oil And Gas Regs
Originally published on April 3, 2019 4:54 pm Cities and counties that have spent years fighting for more regulatory power over the state’s oil and gas industry are now just […]
By Scott Franz
Colorado Democrats Drop Effort To Repeal Death Penalty
Originally published on April 2, 2019 3:28 pm Colorado Democrats have tabled their effort to repeal the death penalty after some members of their own party expressed concerns about the […]
By Scott Franz
Colorado Lawmakers Give Final Approval To Extreme Risk Bill
Originally published on April 1, 2019 5:19 pm The Colorado Legislature has given final approval to a bill that will allow police officers to temporarily take guns away from people […]
By Scott Franz
Paid Family Leave Bill Stalls In Colorado Senate Over Business Impact Concerns
Originally published on March 29, 2019 11:52 am As Sen.
By Scott Franz
Colorado Senate Gives Final Approval To Extreme Risk Gun Bill
Originally published on March 28, 2019 4:26 pm The Colorado Senate narrowly passed a contentious gun control bill on Thursday that would allow police to temporarily take away someone’s firearms.
By Scott Franz
Gov. Polis Unveils New Colorado Logo
Colorado has a new, more colorful state logo. The new logo features mountains, an evergreen tree and the iconic letter C that centers the state’s flag.