Author: Marissa Ventrelli
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What to know before Colorado’s new law on semiautomatic firearms goes into effect
A Colorado law passed in 2025 established new requirements for individuals planning to purchase semiautomatic weapons. Here’s what residents should know before Senate Bill 003 goes into effect on Aug. 1. From a ban to a training course For decades, advocates have been pushing for a ban on semiautomatic weapons with detachable magazines, which they…
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Campaign launched to redirect $1 billion in TABOR refunds to education
A coalition that includes the state teachers’ union on Tuesday launched a campaign for a ballot proposal that would reduce more than $1 billion in taxpayer refunds and spend the money on education. The measure is among several campaigns taking shape this year over state revenue. Broadly speaking, one side has long sought to raise…
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As Trump targets DEI programs, Polis says he worries about federal dollars used as ‘political football’
Colorado’s governor has officially opposed a proposed White House rule that would change procedures for grants, cooperative agreements and other forms of federal financial assistance. Gov. Jared Polis said the proposal from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would allow billions in funding for states, cities and local governments to be used…
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Signatures submitted to cap Colorado’s income tax rate
The group behind a ballot measure aiming to cap the state’s income tax at the current rate has submitted signatures from voters to election officials for review, part of the tug and pull in Colorado between opposing political forces fighting over state revenue. That fight is taking shape as the contending sides push their diametrically…
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Colorado kids’ health, education challenges persist, report shows
Despite having one of the country’s highest median incomes, Colorado families are struggling to afford essentials like food, housing, health care and child care. That’s according to the Colorado Children’s Campaign, which released its annual Kids Count report recently. It provides an overview of how the state’s infants, children and teens are faring compared to…
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Colorado receives $5.8 million in federal weatherization assistance grants
Colorado has received nearly $6 million in federal funds through the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program after U.S. senators expressed worries about potential delays. In May, U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Susan Collins, R-ME, issued a letter urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright to release nearly $360 million in WAP funds…
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Wolf killed would have kept preying on livestock, Colorado agency says
A gray wolf killed on June 12 in Routt County would have “likely continued” its pattern of chronic depredation had it not been removed, according to a report issued by Colorado’s wildlife agency. The uncollared wolf was responsible for killing at least 22 sheep over the past year, including two depredations in the days before…
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Colorado’s Jared Polis lowers flags to half-staff to honor Lindsey Graham
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Monday to honor the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. Polis, a Democrat, cited the proclamation from U.S. President Donald Trump, who also ordered the American flag to be flown at half-staff at all federal buildings and grounds until July 18. Graham died Saturday…
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Colorado extends filing deadlines for taxpayers affected by wildfires
The Colorado Department of Revenue is offering an extension on tax filing deadlines to taxpayers affected by the wildfires raging throughout the state. The agency said all residents and businesses in Dolores, Montezuma, Lake, Mesa, Pueblo, Custer, Ouray, Las Animas, Baca, Routt, San Miguel and Huerfano counties are eligible for a tax filing extension. The…
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Colorado partners with tech organization to simplify tax filing process
Colorado is partnering with the tech nonprofit Code For America to make its free tax-filing program for low-income residents more accessible, Gov. Jared Polis announced last week. According to Polis, the partnership will make the SimpleFile tool, which helps taxpayers determine if they’re eligible for any state tax credits, more easily available to Coloradans who…