Colorado Will Review Parole Policies, Hickenlooper Says
The move comes on the heels of a Denver Post investigation that showed some parolees who were released committed serious crime.
By Vic Vela
Hickenlooper Chooses Kaiser Executive Donna Lynne As New Lt. Gov.
If confirmed by the state legislature, Donna Lynne will replace current Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia, who is stepping down from his post for another career opportunity.
By Vic Vela
Oil & Gas Local Control Bill Advances At Colorado Capitol
The bill would require drillers to follow local permitting rules – like any other business.
By Vic Vela
Bill To Ban Gay Conversion Therapy Gets First Approval In State House
The bill faces tough odds in the Republican-led Senate.
By Vic Vela
Manning Makes It Official, Retires From Broncos, NFL
His voice cracked as he reminisced about his 18-year NFL career. But he managed to slide in a joke too.
By Vic Vela
When It Comes To Colorado Highway Funding, The Road Goes On Forever
Right now, CDOT only has enough money to maintain the state’s highway system in its current condition for the next 10 years.
By Vic Vela
Republican AG OKs Legality Of Democrats’ Hospital Provider Fee Budget Maneuver
Gov. John Hickenlooper says changes to the Hospital Provider Fee structure could free up hundreds of millions of dollars for state budget priorities.
By Vic Vela
Immigrant Rights Activist Granted Year’s Deportation Stay
Jeanette Vuzguerra has faced deportation since she was detained at the border for visiting her dying mother in 2009.
By Vic Vela
Aurora Theater Shooting Victim’s Father Announces State Senate Bid
Tom Sullivan of Centennial fought back tears when he talked about how his son Alex is still with him in spirit as he prepares for the race.
By Vic Vela
Minimum Wage Hike Supporters Seek November Ballot Measure
The measure would set the state’s minimum wage at $12 an hour by the year 2020.
By Vic Vela
GOP Effort To Shift Funds From Transit To Roads Fails In House
The bill was part of a larger battle over transportation funding at the Capitol.
By Vic Vela
Bill To Ease Death Penalty Rules Dies In Committee
The amended bill would have allowed juries to reach a death sentence decision, even with one holdout.
By Vic Vela
Denver Police Plan More Patrols For Super Bowl Aftermath
Police do not want to see a repeat of some over-the-top celebrations that caused property damage during previous Broncos Super Bowl wins.
By Vic Vela
No ‘Ferguson Effect’ To Explain Nationwide Crime Increase, CU Study Finds
The study did find robberies and murders are up in some cities. But an analysis of data from 81 large US cities found no significant increase in the overall crime rate.
By Vic Vela
Broncos Fans’ Devotion A Mix Of Religion, Superstition, And ‘Kinetic Energy’
“It’s pretty much our religion on Sundays,” Jason Quinn said. Fans are getting pumped up for Sunday’s big game in Santa Clara, California.
By Vic Vela
Classroom Diversity Bill Clears House Panel
Most Republicans voted against the bill, arguing the legislation would grow government and take away local control from school districts.
By Vic Vela