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A fight over seeds and bees: Colorado Democrats target neonicotinoid pesticides
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Colorado lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides after Gov. Jared Polis signaled support for a Democratic-backed bill aimed at protecting pollinators — a proposal that has raised sharp concerns from farmers who rely on treated seeds to protect crops from soil-dwelling pests. “We are also stepping up to support our pollinators, the workhorses…
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As federal vaccine guidance shifts, Colorado Senate backs recommendations from pediatric groups
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At least 20 states have said they are using guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical associations when setting vaccine policies and immunization schedules, in some cases supplementing or diverging from recommendations issued by the Trump administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…
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Proposal targets dual office-holding by Colorado legislators | Bills in brief
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Colorado lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills each year. Bills in Brief cuts through the noise by explaining which proposals matter, what’s at stake, and how decisions at the Capitol could affect everyday life across the state. A bill set for its first hearing later this month would bar Colorado lawmakers from holding more than one…
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Colorado legislators advance proposal allowing lawsuits against federal immigration agents
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A divided panel of Colorado legislators on Monday advanced a proposal to give individuals injured during an immigration enforcement operation the ability to sue federal agents in state court. The measure comes amid speculation that Colorado could be next on the Trump administration’s target, given the tension between the White House and the state, which…
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Colorado lawmakers roll out bipartisan plan aimed at lowering home insurance risk
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Rising homeowners’ insurance rates prompted a group of lawmakers to introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing damage from hail and wildfire. The measure would encourage homeowners and homeowner associations to take additional mitigation steps and, in turn, could allow insurers to offer lower insurance rates once those steps are completed. Senate Bill 49 is…
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Tax bill shock: Colorado homeowners could see property taxes jump by as much as 40%
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Mike Fitz, 76, who lives in Centennial in a single-family home he has owned since 2001, paid $3,876.98 in property taxes to Arapahoe County two years ago. Fitz just learned after checking the website of the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office that his 2026 tax bill has shot up to $5,435.47, and that already factors in…
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Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis sparks tense debate on Colorado Senate floor
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The death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in the hands of Border Patrol agents over the weekend prompted a debate among Colorado senators on Monday, with Democrats saying he and others were just exercising their rights, while Republicans questioned bringing a loaded weapon to a protest. “We are witnessing the conflation of immigration status, dissent,…
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Capitol M: Return to Gold Dome High, 2026 edition, and a salute to old IU
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Welcome back, campers! The 2026 legislative session is upon the good citizens of Colorado, and for a few, the first Monday of the session, Jan. 19, was pretty special. There are at least four folks in the Capitol who are proud alumni of Indiana University, which won its first-ever national championship in football, beating Ohio…
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Rep. Ron Weinberg won’t seek reelection
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Republican Rep. Ron Weinberg of Loveland announced on Thursday evening that he will not seek another term in the Colorado House. “Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” the two-term state representative said on X. “I am deeply grateful to every supporter, volunteer, friend, and neighbor who trusted me…
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Colorado Senate kicks off 2026 session with bills on competency law, housing, schools and public safety
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The Colorado Senate opened the 2026 legislative session Wednesday with a flurry of policy proposals, including changes to the state’s competency law, tougher penalties for child trafficking, early action on school funding and measures addressing housing, firearms and immigration enforcement. The first of several expected bills addressing the state’s competency law was introduced at the…
