In practice, the Worker Freedom Act would allow workers to opt out of captive audience meetings without fear of retaliation…
Category: News/Politics
‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Falters in Final Days of Colorado Legislative Session
“After thoughtful conversations with my Senate colleagues, I decided that more conversations need to take place outside of the pressure cooker of the Capitol…”
Colorado Senate Passes Oil and Gas Compromise Package
“While Colorado has worked hard to address the ozone problem, we need to do even more…”
UnitedHealth CEO Apologizes for Failings in Massive Cyberattack
CEO Andrew Witty told the Senate Committee the decision to pay the $22 million ransom in Bitcoin “was mine (and) was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make…”
Biden Administration to Greatly Ease Federal Marijuana Regulations
“Today, the Attorney General circulated a proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III…”
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
“Just one error can lead to tragic outcomes. Riders with proper training are typically involved in fewer and less severe crashes…”
Road Construction on North Pagosa to Begin May 3
Archuleta County along with Four Corners Materials, will begin work Friday at 7pm until 6am, continuing at 7pm on Saturday night. Road closures and delays can be expected…
Colorado House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Support Farmers and Ranchers
“With the help of this bill, we are ensuring that our farmers and ranchers are recognized and benefit from the work that they do to keep our lands thriving…”
Colorado Grants Available to Reduce Community Gun Violence
Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention opened up applications for grant funding available for grassroots and nonprofit organizations…
Colorado Governor Polis Signs $40.6 Billion State Budget
“We had less money than we’ve had in previous years, but the hallmark of a good budget is one where no matter what you have, you’re listening to your constituents…”
Slope Repair Set to Begin Along US 84 on May 6… Expect Delays
Work will occur on US Highway 84, 21 miles south of Pagosa Springs and 7.7 miles north of the New Mexico state line…
New BLM Rule Requiring Oil Companies to Plug Oil Wells… Haunted by Bad Math
Oil companies must set aside more money to plug wells, a new rule says. But it won’t be enough…
EDITORIAL: U.S. Court Issues New Ruling Regarding ‘Village at Wolf Creek’
After more than 20 years of court battles over the proposed development, the Village at Wolf Creek appeared to be dead in the water. Or rather, dead in the wilderness…
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Landmark Artificial Intelligence Regulations
“Legislating in an area where technology evolves daily is inherently challenging and fraught with unintended consequences…”
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
“Our biggest looming fear is, ‘Are you going to take our children away?’” said Lovelace, who is an advocate for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition…
US House Speaker Mike Johnson Confronts Anti-War Protesters at Columbia University
“The House has been investigating a number of these campuses,” Johnson said. “There is a nexus to federal funding…”
Dozens of High-Stakes Initiatives Headed for Colorado’s 2024 Ballot, Part Two
In an echo of past Colorado elections, the stage is set once again this year for a ballot clash between the oil and gas industry and environmental advocates…
Dozens of High-Stakes Initiatives Headed for Colorado’s 2024 Ballot, Part One
Questions over a new state election system, abortion, tax rates and anti-trans rules advance…
Colorado Childhood Sex Abuse Measure Fails in Senate
Republicans expressed concerns about the constitutionality of a future law that would enable survivors to bring retroactive claims…