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Colorado passes first legislation for eating disorder prevention — with some rollbacks
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For the first time in state history, the Colorado legislature last week passed measures to specifically address the issue of eating disorders. If signed into law by the governor, Senate Bill 14 will create a statewide program to educate and maintain a resource bank on disordered eating research, prevention, intervention and treatments. Senate Bill 176 will prohibit insurance providers…
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Ban on speculative ticketing, other ‘deceptive’ ticket sale practices sent to Polis’ desk
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When Madonna announced her 40th anniversary world tour this year, ticket prices on numerous reselling websites quickly climbed into the thousands of dollars – though the original tickets had not yet gone on sale. This is a common practice in the event ticket industry known as “speculative ticketing,” in which companies resell tickets they do…
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Colorado Democrats pass proposal seeking to curb costs of utility bills
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A proposal from Democratic lawmakers intended to address Colorado’s skyrocketing energy prices cleared its last major legislative hurdle on Saturday. Senate Bill 291 seeks to lower costs of utility bills and reduce future volatility by making several changes to the regulation of Colorado’s investor-owned electricity and natural gas providers, such as Xcel Energy, including adjusting the expenses…
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Colorado moves to make all auto theft a felony, regardless of vehicle value
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Colorado is the No. 1 state in the nation for auto thefts. On Saturday, state lawmakers passed a bill they hope would help change that. Currently, the severity of criminal offenses for auto thefts in Colorado depends on the value of the stolen vehicle – ranging from a class 1 misdemeanor for a car worth $2,000 or…
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Creation of a free adult high school, first of its kind, passes Colorado legislature
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Coloradans age 21 and up could soon earn a high school diploma in person for free, if a bill passed by the Colorado legislature becomes law. Senate Bill 3 seeks to create the Colorado Adult High School Pilot Program, providing a free high school education and free industry certificates or college credits to hundreds of residents.…
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Colorado moves to give child victims, witnesses of crimes anonymity in public records
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Nearly one year ago, 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw was killed in the break room of the Colorado Springs Walgreens where she worked. The horrific details of the crime, allegedly committed by an adult co-worker who Riley had previously complained against, quickly consumed state and national news. In a matter of days, many of Riley’s relatives, friends…
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Restrictions on no-knock search warrants pass Colorado legislature
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Three years ago, Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her Kentucky apartment by police executing a no-knock warrant for her ex-boyfriend. Taylor’s death inspired national outrage and debate on the use of search warrants that allow police to forcibly enter people’s homes without warning. Colorado lawmakers are now tackling the issue with Senate Bill 254. If made…
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Colorado moves to strengthen Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
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Colorado businesses have been required to provide equal pay to employees performing the same work since 2021. But many women say they still face pay discrimination in the workplace. Lawmakers are trying to address the gaps with Senate Bill 105, which cleared its last major legislative hurdle on Monday. If enacted, the bill would implement measures to…
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Bill passes to make falsely reporting mass shootings a felony in Colorado
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Months after more than a dozen Colorado schools were victim of a coordinated false report claiming active shooters were attacking students, the state legislature has voted to increase the penalty for such crimes. If signed into law, Senate Bill 249 would make it a felony offense to knowingly falsely report a mass shooting in Colorado. The House…
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Colorado moves to expand tribal voting, disclose candidate income in elections
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Colorado lawmakers approved a host of changes to the state’s election system with the passage of Senate Bill 276 on Saturday. The near-annual election “clean up” bill is drafted in coordination with the Secretary of State’s Office, county clerks and other stakeholders. This year, the bill seeks to make several changes, including expanding voting access on tribal…
