
School violence liability bill moves to House
If the bill becomes law, Colorado would be among the only states to give express permission for victims to sue schools for negligence.

Colorado Senate stops bill to limit Native American mascots
A GOP-led Senate committee rejected legislation that would have prohibited Native American mascots at Colorado schools unless a tribe approved.

Senate approves hefty National Western renovation plan
The Colorado Senate has approved a $350 million plan to put Colorado State University buildings at the National Western Stock Show site in Denver.

Social media leads Colo. Springs cops to alleged tagger
The 25-year-old man is believed to be responsible for nearly 250 graffiti tags across the town.

Homeless ‘right to rest’ bill fails in Colorado
The measure would have given the homeless a right to rest in public spaces, to eat and accept food, and to maintain privacy over their belongings.

Governor’s aide steps in to head Colorado insurance exchange
Kevin Patterson is expected to resign as Gov. John Hickenlooper chief administrative officer to become interim chief executive officer of Colorado’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

Chipotle stops serving GMO ingredients
Chipotle Co-CEO Steve Ells has said the company felt it was best not to use GMOs given the “lack of consensus” about their effects.

Colorado lawmakers advance red-light camera ban
The proposal on Friday cleared the House Appropriations Committee, where it had been stuck for several weeks.

Colorado pot refund measure heads to state Senate
Lawmakers from both parties say Colorado should hold another pot tax vote, rather than refund the money.

Colorado theater shooting trial tests mental health network
Colorado’s mental health counselors expect graphic testimony and heightened media attention will test the mental health support networks.

Colo. Supreme Court to hear arguments over Christo project
Over the River by the famed artist would install fabric above almost 6 miles of river between Salida and Cañon City.

11 at state facility on leave following allegations of abuse
The facility treats adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 11 employees are on leave amid allegations of physical and verbal abuse, and unlawful sexual contact.

Outside Navy construction expert joins probe of VA hospital cost
The Navy has assigned one of its construction experts to help investigate massive cost overruns at the Denver veterans hospital — more than seven weeks after the VA says it asked for help.

Bereaved owners told they may have to rebury their pets
Though Hart said he is advertising the property as a pet cemetery while trying to sell, the land is zoned C3, making it available for commercial use.

Noble Energy to pay $73M to fight Front Range pollution
The company’s tank batteries were emitting thousands of tons of chemicals a year, contributing to the region’s ozone pollution problem.

Telluride plans to adopt changed panhandling law
Mayor Stu Fraser says the council agreed to stick with four provisions not objected to by the ACLU, such as making it illegal for people soliciting donations to touch or grab someone or block their path.