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Category: News/Politics
Major Colorado Land Use Bill Dies in Final Hours of 2023 Legislative Session
The House and Senate versions would have needed to be reconciled for a final version to be passed and sent to the governor’s desk…
U.S. Default Could Begin June 8 Without Agreement in Congress
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics testified before Congress on the debt limit on May 4…
Colorado Legislature Approves Flat TABOR Refund Bill
On May 7, the Colorado House of Representatives passed one part of a legislative package to reduce property taxes…
Colorado Governor Polis Unveils Plan to Reduce Property Taxes
Colorado voters would be asked to approve Democrats’ 10-year property tax relief plan…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Approves Wolf Restoration and Management Plan
Public outreach efforts through in-person and virtual meetings, as well as on its website, produced about 4,000 comments online and via in-person testimony from 232 people…
Colorado House Passes Record School Funding Bill
The 2023 School Finance Act invests a record $665 million more toward K-12 public education…
Colorado Legislation Will Address School Safety, Mental Health
“This bill dramatically expands the capabilities of our existing school safety programs, and puts them together so they have the collaboration, communication and coordination…”
Commissioner Medina to Speak at the Democratic Club
The club meetings are open to everyone and no RSVP is necessary…
Archuleta County Assessor Open by Appointment Only This Month
The County Assessor Office will be open by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8am – 4pm beginning today, Monday May 1, 2023…
Japan and Colorado Agree to Simplify Drivers License Processes
The agreement enables those with valid Japan or Colorado driver licenses, who meet all other requirements, to obtain a driver license in the corresponding country…
Bipartisan Bill Could Hinder Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
SB-256 would require federal lethal-control exemption to be granted before state puts ‘paws on the ground’…
Leave Young Wildlife Untouched
Every spring, CPW and local parks receive an increase in office visits and calls from people that report they “rescued” young wildlife…
Colorado Moves to Enhance Its Child Welfare System
“We are grateful for all the participation thus far to set up a new Child Welfare Family Advisory Council…”
Municipal Leaders Remain Opposed to Colorado Land Use Legislation
The current amended version of SB-213 will likely not be the final product…
New Digital Products Available to Colorado Small Game Hunters
“We’re excited to add more products to the myColorado app in order to provide an extra level of customer service to our small game and combo license holders…”
Colorado House Committee Kills Assault Weapons Ban
“I’ve long said that Democrats weren’t serious about a statewide ban on assault weapons. So if we fail, I was right…”
OPEN LETTER: Protect Our Wild Horses in Colorado
I hereby respectfully ask that the parties in opposition to SB23-275 be timely provided with an opportunity to present their full 3 minute statements…