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Colorado’s Democratic convention delegates throw support behind Kamala Harris as party’s nominee
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Many of Colorado’s leading Democratic elected officials and others who will have a say in picking the party’s presidential ticket said Sunday that they support nominating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden’s historic decision to withdraw from the race less than four months before the November election. Harris drew endorsements from Colorado’s governor,…
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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to establish Black Coloradan Racial Equity Commission
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Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill on Tuesday establishing a statewide racial equity study to “determine and make recommendations related to any historic and ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism” on Black Coloradans as a result of state actions. Senate Bill 53 establishes the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Commission to conduct the study…
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Colorado House bill requiring investigation of all misconduct allegations in law enforcement barely passes committee
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A bill that sponsors say will protect law enforcement officers who report misconduct by their peers barely passed through committee amid allegations from opponents that it was haphazardly put together without sufficient stakeholder input. House Bill 1460 would require law enforcement agencies to investigate all reported allegations of officer misconduct. Failure to do so would…
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Colorado House bill requiring investigation of all misconduct allegations in law enforcement barely passes committee
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A bill that sponsors say will protect law enforcement officers who report misconduct by their peers barely passed through committee amid allegations from opponents that it was haphazardly put together without sufficient stakeholder input. House Bill 1460 would require law enforcement agencies to investigate all reported allegations of officer misconduct. Failure to do so would…
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Colorado law enforcement groups object to bill requiring officers to report colleagues’ alleged misconduct
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House Democrats have introduced a bill they say will increase protections for law enforcement members who report the alleged misconduct of their peers, but opponents said the sponsors never consulted public safety organizations, arguing it singles out the “law enforcement” profession for possible prosecution. House Bill 1460 requires law enforcement agencies to investigate any allegations of…
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Colorado law enforcement groups object to bill requiring officers to report colleagues’ alleged misconduct
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House Democrats have introduced a bill they say will increase protections for law enforcement members who report the alleged misconduct of their peers, but opponents said the sponsors never consulted public safety organizations, arguing it singles out the “law enforcement” profession for possible prosecution. House Bill 1460 requires law enforcement agencies to investigate any allegations of…
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Report says Colorado’s appeals court should expand to address heavy docket, University of Colorado considers concealed weapons ban | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is March 25, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Last summer, a report commissioned by the judicial branch illustrated how pressed the judges and staff are. The National Center for State Courts conducted a study of the court’s workload and recommended adding at least six judgeships – and perhaps as many as…
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Report says Colorado’s appeals court should expand to address heavy docket, University of Colorado considers concealed weapons ban | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is March 25, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Last summer, a report commissioned by the judicial branch illustrated how pressed the judges and staff are. The National Center for State Courts conducted a study of the court’s workload and recommended adding at least six judgeships — and perhaps as many as…
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Condos bill gets OK from Colorado panel; business advocates worry about $300 million cost of recycling program; Denver to spend more for immigrants’ meals | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is March 22, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: The bill, whose sponsors hope to spur more construction of affordable condos by reducing insurance costs, cleared its first hurdle Thursday. Senate Bill 106 won a 4-3 vote from the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee. Testimony on the bill took place two…
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Condos bill gets OK from Colorado panel; business advocates worry about $300 million cost of recycling program; Denver to spend more for immigrants’ meals | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is March 22, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: The bill, whose sponsors hope to spur more construction of affordable condos by reducing insurance costs, cleared its first hurdle Thursday. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); Senate Bill 106 won a 4-3 vote from the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee. Testimony on the bill…
