Colorado officials: Greenhouse gas emissions are declining
Colorado officials say greenhouse gas emissions in the state peaked in 2010 and have been in decline since.
Colorado Air Pollution Control Division Director Gary Kaufman says the decline rate has been small, but it is expected to increase by 2030.
The data is included in the Colorado Public Health and Environment’s draft inventory of the state’s greenhouse gases.
The report projects 125.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other gases will be emitted in the state in 2020. That’s down from nearly 127 million metric tons in 2015 and 133 million metric tons in 2010.
A new state law aims to cut emissions to at least 90% of 2005 levels, or about 113 million metric tons, by 2050. Officials project the state will still be well above that goal in 2030.
Colorado Supreme Court’s opinion output drops by two-thirds amid justice’s absence
Michael Karlik
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Updated 1 hour ago
The Colorado Supreme Court has released significantly fewer new opinions in recent months compared to the previous two years, even as the judicial branch insisted that a member’s open-ended absence is not causing delays. Justice Melissa Hart has been on...
Adams County officials call for resignation of county treasurer after ‘inappropriate behavior’
Kyla Pearce
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Adams County Commissioners requested the resignation of the county’s treasurer after multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior toward staff members. Treasurer Alex Villagran has declined to step down. An independent investigation by Employment Matters LLC Flynn Investigations Group found multiple allegations...
Aurora’s consent decree monitor reviews fatal pursuit crash, notes ‘inherent risk’ of police chases
Kyla Pearce
kyla.pearce@gazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Two people died in a crash that resulted from an Aurora police pursuit last week, which the city’s decree monitor is reviewing. The monitor said the incident underscores the “inherent risks” of pursuits. Meanwhile, the city police department said it...
Colorado’s universal preschool enrollment begins for upcoming school year
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 1 hour ago
Enrollment is now open for Colorado’s universal preschool program, which provides up to 15 hours of free education for four-year-old children across the state. The $344 million program has served nearly 90,000 children since its creation in 2023, the Governor’s...
Divided 10th Circuit rules bank customer must arbitrate discrimination-related claims
Michael Karlik
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The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Monday that a mandatory arbitration clause in the fine print of a customer’s bank account agreement prohibited her from pursuing claims of racial discrimination in court. Jeanetta Vaughn filed suit against JPMorgan Chase...
Colorado’s federal trial court denies admission to lawyer owing tens of thousands in dues, penalties
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Colorado’s U.S. District Court declined last month to allow an attorney to practice before the court due to his failure to pay enrollment fees and penalties to another state’s bar association for years. The federal trial court requires attorneys to...
Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance
Noah Festenstein
noah.festenstein@denvergazette.com
Updated 13 minutes ago
Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday advanced an ordinance aimed at curbing retail theft by penalizing businesses that refuse to report shoplifters to law enforcement. The proposal is notable in that it shifts the onus of responsibility to businesses. Officials said...
Federal judge labels appeal ‘frivolous,’ state Supreme Court to hold arguments | COURT CRAWL
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics’ roundup of news from the third branch of government. A federal judge deemed a government defendant’s appeal “frivolous,” and the state Supreme Court will have an abbreviated oral argument schedule next week. Heard on...
Humane Colorado bids fond farewell to its CEO at Celebration of Compassionate Leadership | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Updated 10 hours ago
HUMANE COLORADO Denver News: Veterinarian Apryl Steele is not one to toot her own horn, so the general public might have no idea of the depth and scope of the role she has played in elevating the standard of care for companion animals and for expanding the socially...
Colorado gun policy receives ‘A-‘ from Giffords Law Center
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 10 hours ago
Colorado earned an A minus anew on the Giffords Law Center’s annual Gun Law Scorecard – due in part to a law passed during the last legislative session that requires individuals to undergo training and obtain a permit to purchase...
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