So why (I’ve been asked) do I support the law banning its use in the United States? A fair question…
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Pagosa Activists to Provide Aid to L.A. Fire Victims
Everything we raise will be brought physically to the Pacific Palisades area and given out, until all donations are delivered in full…
Colorado Representative Pettersen Challenges Voting Rules in Washington DC
Pettersen was in D.C. for the start of the 119th Congress, but flew back to Colorado last week, the last week she was able to fly…
Kroger, City Market Pledge $1 million for Families Impacted by California Fires
“We strive to fulfill our purpose, to Feed the Human Spirit, every day, and especially when disaster strikes,” said Rodney McMullen, CEO of Kroger…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Greenland is Not Green
Most of the world’s habitable land is green, or maybe tan. But not Greenland…
Colorado Republicans Look to Cut Fees with Proposed Legislation
Those fees affect a consumer’s total bill, but they also fund various projects in Colorado that might not otherwise have the money…
Colorado Attorney General Charges Five with Home Remodeling Fraud Scheme
In all instances, the members of the alleged criminal ring failed to return customer funds for incomplete or defective work…
U.S. Senate Immigration Bill Would Expand Detention Requirements
In an 82-10 vote, a majority of Senate Democrats and one independent, joined Republicans….
Colorado Sees Another Minimum Wage Increase This Year: $14.81
In many states, such as Colorado, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises…
Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County Clerk, Launches Colorado Secretary of State Campaign
Secretary of State in Colorado, elected every four years, also oversees corporation filings, campaign finance and other state administrative functions…
The Text of Governor Polis’ 2025 ‘State for the State’ Speech
“We have weathered challenges and risen above, always coming out on the side of freedom…”
Proposed Bill to Ease Union Formation Faces Debate in Colorado Legislature
Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen said the bill could be an “enormous cost driver” to doing business in the state, because it would create uncertainty…
Biden Administration Bans Medical Debt From Credit Scores
The regulations fulfill a pledge by the Biden administration to address the scourge of health care debt…
Archuleta County Officials to be Sworn In on Jan. 13
The 2025 Inauguration Ceremony will be unlike years past, taking on a more formal twist…
Colorado Joins Justice Department in Suing Six Large Landlords
“We look forward to learning more about the Cortland settlement and are always willing to consider collaborative solutions…”
Colorado School Districts Facing Tighter Budgets?
This story by Melanie Asmar was originally published by Chalkbeat on January 6, 2024. Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the READ MORE
Colorado Legislators Hear Open Meetings Concerns
“…it’s important for the press to also have access to the work that you do — not just the public votes, but understanding how you reach your decisions…”
Attorney General Phil Weiser Announces Run for Colorado Governor
“There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this state I love, but the biggest reason is simple: I’m committed to fighting for the people of Colorado…”
KSUT to ‘Pause’ Four Corners Folk Festival in Pagosa Springs
“We have not been driven by profit or bottom-line, and only made a profit once… at the 2021 Four Corners Folk Festival…”