
Colorado lawmakers debate adding gender identity to death certificates
A proposal in the General Assembly would add “gender” to the list of details recorded about the deceased, along with “sex.” The move is already another battle line between conservatives and progressives.
By Chas Sisk

Colorado has a plan to save $65 million a year. Hospitals say it could drive them to close
Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers want to cap state insurance payments to hospitals, but providers say they’re already operating in the red.
By Chas Sisk

Plan to write Voting Rights Act into Colorado law faces pushback from cities
Local officials worry a state voting rights law could open them to new litigation — and change how Colorado’s city elections are run.
By Chas Sisk

Colorado lawmakers take major step toward repealing Labor Peace Act
The WWII-era law requires unions to take two votes before they can represent workers in labor negotiations.
By Chas Sisk

Colorado lawmakers agree to free up $3 million to address rape kit backlog
Some lawmakers had demanded the Colorado Bureau of Investigation show a clear plan to resolve the 500-day wait for test results.
By Chas Sisk

Colorado to consider adding ‘Do Not Sell’ registry to prevent suicides from firearms
Four states have set up procedures for people to restrict sales of guns to themselves voluntarily.
By Chas Sisk

Colorado Republicans pitch cuts to energy and housing regulations in 2025
Republicans highlighted their point by posing alongside a stack of dollar bills. Reaching more than a foot and a half, they totaled $4,500 — the amount GOP lawmakers claim Colorado families would save if their legislative package were adopted.
By Chas Sisk