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Over just shy of the past half-century, Colorado has had but six residents of the governor’s mansion and the large corner office on the first floor of the state Capitol. Continue Reading
Unsurprisingly, Catholic bishops are targeting Colorado's new abortion law, which is among the most permissive statutes in the country. Continue Reading
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“It’s terrible. It's unacceptable,” state Rep. Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins, said. Continue Reading
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Thousands of abortion-rights protesters marched into downtown Denver after converging at the state Capitol hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down two landmark decisions that gave women the legal ability to obtain an abortion. Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, concluding the U.S. Constitution "does not confer a right to abortion." Here are five takeaways from the ruling. Continue Reading
The Denver Gazette invited gubernatorial candidates to talk about energy and transportation. Republican candidate Greg Lopez declined the Q&A, while Democrat Gov. Jared Polis’s campaign didn’t respond to the interview request.
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Angry outcries on one side – and joyous celebrations on the other – erupted with Friday's anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the decades-old law guaranteeing women's ability to get an abortion. Continue Reading
Former Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne has been named the new CEO of Denver Health. Continue Reading
"Principled representation matters. Epps stands up to ensure justice for all people. She is worthy of a seat at the table of just representation," Leslie Herod said in a June 21 tweet. Continue Reading
Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced several changes in the staff who handle his legislative agenda. Continue Reading
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services granted Colorado's request for a waiver for the Colorado Option, allowing the state to move forward on implementation plans for Colorado Democrats' signature health insurance bill. Continue Reading
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The investigation found problems, however – in the political structure of the office and a secretive climate that allowed it to foster – and made more than a dozen recommendations for change. Continue Reading
Fares for Colorado’s Bustang bus and Pegasus shuttle services will be half-off throughout the summer, Gov. Jared Polis announced on Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis applauded President Joe Biden Wednesday for urging the U.S. Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to fight record-high gas prices. Continue Reading
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Colorado taxpayers can expect to receive at least $750 in the mail this summer through the Colorado Cashback Rebate — up from the previous $500 estimate. Continue Reading
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OSPB economist Bryan Cooke puts the chances of a recession in Colorado "one in three" in the next 18 months. Continue Reading
The Juneteenth flag is flying over the state Capitol building to commemorate the first official recognition of Colorado’s 11th state holiday. Continue Reading
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The Colorado Office of the State Auditor recently released their analysis of the state's campsite management, finding that there might be room for improvement. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis urged Coloradans Monday to file their taxes by the end of the month in order to receive at least $500 by September. Continue Reading
Primary challenger Jessie Vance, a resident of Eckley, filed a campaign finance complaint on June 10 against Rep. Richard Holtorf of Akron, alleging late filings of contributions, payments made to Holtorf that don't identify what the payments were for, and using a campaign committee account terminated last year for recording all contributions and expenditures. Continue Reading
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing pushed back at state auditor's suggestion to research Medicaid payments identified during the audit to determine if they were properly made and called the idea "administratively impractical and not an efficient use of limited state resources." Continue Reading
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Catholic legislators who voted for legislation to enshrine abortion rights and defy Catholic leaders' request to not partake of the Eucharist commit a sacrilege and live in contradiction, behavior that, under church teachings, can only be remedied by repentance and absolution. Continue Reading
"The goal will be to make Aurora the most punitive city in the state to steal a car," said at-large Councilmember Dustin Zvonek, who is proposing the ordinance. His proposal also includes a resolution making clear the need for a statewide approach to reducing auto thefts. Continue Reading
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Polis ends signing tour with bills expanding health care to immigrant children, business investments
House Bill 1289 expands eligibility for Medicaid and the children's basic health plan, opening the policies to low-income pregnant people and children who are ineligible because of their immigration status. This change takes effect in 2025, while others, such as providing free breast pumps and eliminating premiums, begin this year. Continue Reading
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Denver Health and its Hospital Authority Board of Directors announced Thursday that Donna Lynne, DrPh, is the sole finalist for the health system's open chief executive officer position. Continue Reading
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A bill signed into law Wednesday will establish a task force to look into the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and government agencies in Colorado. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis Thursday signed legislation that requires manufacturers and users of hydraulic fracking chemicals to disclose to the state each chemical in their products. Continue Reading
Health care sharing ministries in Colorado are now required to report their operations to the state under new regulations signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation today directing $15 million to the state Office of Just Transition to try to improve some of the economic and social effects of the premature closure of coal power plants and mines across Colorado. Polis is pushing to meet his 100% carbon-free energy goal by 2040. Continue Reading
Older Coloradans will get up to $1,000 in tax credits under legislation that Gov. Jared Polis signed on Wednesday. Continue Reading
The measure on hospital visitation, Senate Bill 53, took several years to win approval from the Democrat-controlled legislature. Continue Reading
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law Tuesday to study potentially raising the minimum age that Colorado children can be charged with most crimes. Continue Reading
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Polis vetoes bill requiring commercial, multifamily buildings to have electric car charging stations
Gov. Jared Polis said he fears the bill would result in higher housing costs at a time when Coloradans are struggling to afford them. Continue Reading
Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills into law Tuesday that aim to address the unprecedented rise in thefts of catalytic converters across the state. Continue Reading
Schools and child care centers in Colorado will soon begin testing drinking water for lead contamination after Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill funding the free testing and remediation plan on Tuesday. Continue Reading
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The White House on Monday announced plans to suspend tariffs on solar panels imported from four countries suspected of serving as proxies for China to evade trade sanctions imposed by the Obama administration on Chinese solar imports as far back as 2012. Continue Reading
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Beginning in 2023, period products and diapers will be exempt from sales tax in Colorado, thanks to legislation signed into law on Friday. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis signed dozens of bills into law this week, including measures to create a statewide recycling program, improve election security and adopt stringent environmental regulations. Continue Reading
Around $100 million will soon be invested into Colorado’s child care industry after Gov. Jared Polis approved the spending on Friday. Continue Reading
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The battle to represent Senate District 9 is shaping up to be among the most contentious primary contests this year. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis signed three bills into law Thursday to assist victims of wildfires and help prevent fires from happening in the first place. Continue Reading
The Democratic primary fight for House District 6 has turned into a rare, ugly and very public battle between the candidates and their supporters. Continue Reading
Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday pooh-poohed claims that Australia now has the world's largest plant after the discovery of a self-cloning seagrass off the coast of the continent that has grown to roughly three times the size of Manhattan island. Continue Reading
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Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Wednesday to exempt nonprofit child care centers from paying property taxes in Colorado. Continue Reading