Author: Marissa Ventrelli
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Colorado’s ‘right to natural gas’ measure submits signatures to qualify for November ballot
A natural-gas rights initiative backed by Advance Colorado is likely headed to the November ballot, triggering a parallel campaign by environmental groups seeking to impose new liabilities on oil and gas operators. Petitions for Initiative No. 177 were turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday for review, totaling 200,000 signatures. To make…
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Colorado’s ‘right to natural gas’ measure submits signatures to qualify for November ballot
A natural-gas rights initiative backed by Advance Colorado is likely headed to the November ballot, triggering a parallel campaign by environmental groups seeking to impose new liabilities on oil and gas operators. Petitions for Initiative No. 177 were turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday for review, totaling 200,000 signatures. To make…
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Colorado’s ‘right to natural gas’ measure submits signatures to qualify for November ballot
A natural-gas rights initiative backed by Advance Colorado is likely headed to the November ballot, triggering a parallel campaign by environmental groups seeking to impose new liabilities on oil and gas operators. Petitions for Initiative No. 177 were turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday for review, totaling 200,000 signatures. To make…
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Colorado’s ‘right to natural gas’ measure submits signatures to qualify for November ballot
A natural-gas rights initiative backed by Advance Colorado is likely headed to the November ballot, triggering a parallel campaign by environmental groups seeking to impose new liabilities on oil and gas operators. Petitions for Initiative No. 177 were turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday for review, totaling 200,000 signatures. To make…
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Colorado law allowing lawsuits against ‘conversion therapy’ providers takes effect July 1
With a new law taking effect July 1, Colorado is creating a legal pathway for people to sue licensed providers of “conversion therapy,” even as debate over the practice’s constitutionality continues in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Under House Bill 1322, individuals can bring a cause of action for claims of…
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Road-funding initiative in Colorado qualifies for November ballot
A measure that would dedicate all transportation-related revenue to Colorado’s roads and bridges has officially qualified for the November ballot after it cleared the state’s signature threshold, according to election officials. Backed by the coalition Restore Our Roads, Initiative No. 175 would require that all transportation-related revenue be used exclusively for building and repairing roads…
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Judge blocks Colorado’s proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for soda
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Colorado and several other states from enforcing a proposed “Healthy Choice Waiver” that would have barred Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Under the waiver, SNAP users would have been prohibited from purchasing sweetened beverages with less than…
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Colorado chamber: 2026 legislative session marked ‘significant progress’ for business
This year’s legislative session produced some big wins for the state’s business environment, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s annual report. The report measured the progress in the chamber’s legislative agenda across policy areas like labor and employment, technology and health care. Among the chamber’s top priorities for this year’s legislative session was Senate…
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Democratic candidates DeGette, Kiros and James clash in CD1 forum
The three Democratic candidates for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District clashed on Friday night over a host of issues, even as they expressed frustration with their party. The candidates — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, doctoral student Melat Kiros and university regent Wanda James — took part in the forum moderated by Colorado Politics reporters on Friday…
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July 1 brings new Colorado rules on gun ammo, wildfire-risk scoring, wildlife enforcement
Colorado will usher in a new set of laws on July 1 that affect everything from ammunition sales to insurance transparency and wildlife trafficking enforcement. Here is a look at some of the state’s new laws: Ammunition sales House Bill 25-1133 raises the minimum age to purchase ammunition from 18 to 21 years old. The…