In total, the bills passed will generate about $350 million this fiscal year. The state will dip into its reserves to make up the remainder of the deficit…
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Colorado Legislature Approves Sale of Tax Credits in Special Session
“It could possibly help fill the gap this year, but it causes problems in the out year,” said Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican…
Colorado Special Session Sends First Set of Bills to Governor
Four of five revenue-raising bills clear Legislature as lawmakers continue work…
Colorado Legislature Passes Bill to Fund Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood
“Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an essential, irreplaceable piece of Colorado’s primary and reproductive health care system…”
Forest Service Announces Permanent Fire Positions for 2026
Hiring window open on USAJOBS between August 22, 2025 – September 24, 2025…
Colorado Lawmakers Change Funding for Health Insurance Bill in Special Session
This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 24, 2025. Lawmakers now want to sell additional tax credits instead of borrowing from READ MORE
EDITORIAL: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part Two
The builders who spoke at the special meeting didn’t express any particular affection for the way the County has been running its Development Services Department…
Colorado Legislature Gives Initial Approval to Several Bills As Special Session Begins
Colorado is legally required to have a balanced state budget, so lawmakers must figure out a way to get back to a balanced bottom line…
Humane Society to Hold Annual Auction
Guests will enjoy a fun and unforgettable evening featuring an adorable pet fashion show, a delicious variety of hearty small plates, one complimentary drink…
Colorado General Assembly Opens Its Special Session
The session — the third special session called in as many years — will likely last until early next week as legislators find solutions to plug a budget hole…
The National Suicide Hotline For LGBTQ+ Youth Went Dead
“Since the election, we’ve seen a clear increase in young people feeling devalued, erased, uncertain about their future, and seeing resources taken away…”
‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Will Benefit Colorado’s Largest Corporations
As Colorado loses more than $1 billion in revenue, the state’s largest corporations stand to gain the most…
Democratic Lawmakers Prep Coloradans Ahead of Special Legislative Session
“I’m usually very bipartisan, but it’s very irritating being called profligate when we had a balanced budget…”
Colorado Joins National Effort to Restrict Soda Pop, Candy for SNAP Recipients
Colorado the first state led by a Democrat to receive controversial waiver…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Funny Charts From Non-Intelligent Sources
“Expert intelligence for everyone. We can’t wait for you to experience it… The ChatGPT Team…”
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Allow ‘Emergency’ Redistricting in Colorado
Two Coloradans want the governor to have emergency authority to alter Colorado’s districts to restore partisan balance in Congress…
Update on the 2025 Colorado Fire Season
Drought conditions classified as “severe” or “extreme” extend across the majority of the Western Slope, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor…
MIDDLE MESA FIRE: Fire Activity Moderates Significantly
The fire has remained in its footprint over the last 24 hours with containment at 66%…
PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres
By evening on Monday August 11, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was listing the fire as “14% contained”…