Colorado Legislature Continues To Wrangle Over Rain Barrels
Originally published on September 17, 2015 9:41 am Colorado’s ban on collecting rain from residential rooftops has been a contentious topic at the statehouse, and a proposed bill for 2016 […]
As New Rules Loom, Colorado Is Again Talking About Energy Industry Relations
Originally published on September 3, 2015 7:23 am Oil drilling on Colorado’s populous Front Range has forced more interactions between communities and the energy industry – and that’s caused tension.
Colorado’s Political Climate
Colorado has largely been spared from this summer’s political wrangling ahead of the 2016 presidential race.
State Health Access Survey Shows Changes Under the Affordable Care Act
The number of Coloradans who don’t have health insurance has dropped by about half since President Barack Obama’s signature health care law went into effect.
Q & A: Colorado’s Incoming Supreme Court Justice
Judge Richard Gabriel will soon be sworn in as Colorado’s next State Supreme Court Justice. He currently serves on the Colorado Court of Appeals.
With School Back in Session, Graduation Requirements Get Another Look
Students are heading back to school, but the road to graduation for this year’s incoming crop of seniors varies by high school. The reason?
Colorado’s IUD Program Secures Another Year Of Funding
Originally published on August 26, 2015 12:01 pm A program to provide long acting reversible contraceptives to low-income women has been funded for another year.
With Aurora Theater Sentence, Colorado’s Death Penalty Debate Could Resurface
UPDATE: Without a consensus from the jury between life in prison and the death penalty, James Holmes receives the sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
State Capitol Renovations Close to Completion
A six million dollar project to spiff up the state capitol is almost done.
Q & A: COGA’s New Leader Talks about Colorado’s Oil and Gas Industry
Dan Haley is the new executive director of the state’s largest oil and gas industry trade group, the Colorado Oil and Gas Association. He began the position on June 1st.
Colorado’s Evolution Toward Marriage Equality Has Been Incremental, But Quick
Originally published on June 26, 2015 5:25 pm Current and former Colorado state Democratic lawmakers are praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same sex marriage nationwide.
Colorado’s IUD Program Remains Confident On Continuing, Still Seeking State Support
Originally published on June 29, 2015 2:37 pm Despite state lawmakers failing to pass a bill to fund the effort, a program to provide long acting reversible birth control to […]
From the Statehouse to the Ballotbox
It’s been more than a month since Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their annual legislative session at the state capitol, but the work is far from over.
Colorado Supreme Court: Yes, You Can Fire Someone Over MMJ
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that companies can legally fire employees for using medical marijuana, even off duty.
Officials Urge Changes to Wildfire Prevention, Suppression Funding
After a mild and wet spring, temperatures along the Front Range are expected to soar this week and that has fire managers on edge.
Reporter Roundtable: Bills Signed, Bills Vetoed
The deadline for bills that passed during the state’s legislative session to become law or get vetoed was Friday.