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Category: News/Politics
Colorado Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Establish Universal Pre-K
“With this bill, we’re laying the foundation for how we fund, coordinate, and address early childhood education…”
‘Colorado Comeback’ Stimulus Update
Besides that $3.8 billion from the feds, lawmakers have another $800 million worth of state money, largely from surplus income and sales tax revenue…
Unemployed Coloradans Who Return to Work are Eligible for Incentives
“More than a year after this pandemic swept through Colorado, we know that many Coloradans are not completely back on their feet just yet…”
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: The Bills are Flying
Currently, 15 percent of greenhouse gases come from the key components of buildings and roads, including cement, concrete, steel, asphalt, glass and wood…
‘Dancing With The Pagosa Stars’ Announces 2021 Contestants
“I had a great childhood, how can I not be involved to help these kids have the same?”…
Governor Polis Signs Rent Control Bill, HB 21-1117
“This act corrects an unfortunate decision by the Colorado Supreme Court in 2000 and restores local control over land use…”
Colorado Democratic Leaders Lay Out Spending Plan for State’s $3.8 Billion Stimulus Check
Many details are still pending, but top priorities include funding for behavioral and mental health programs, affordable housing and getting more people back to work…
Marchers in Boulder Urge Support for ‘Climate Justice’ Legislation
“I’m just a mom trying to protect my children. When the [climate] criminals have a seat at the table, that is environmental injustice…”
OPINION: Prior Convictions Shouldn’t Prohibit People From Running for Office
“A city has no legitimate business barring someone from running for office simply because they have a past felony conviction…”
Free Family Friendly Festival at Chimney Rock This Weekend
Step back in time at CRIA’s annual Life at Chimney Rock Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day…
Governor Polis Launches ‘Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing’
“Isn’t it wonderful to be giving out $1 million dollar prizes along with protection against the Coronavirus?!” said Governor Jared Polis…
Colorado Senate Passes $5.3 Billion Transportation Package
“We see it every day in our roads and bridges that are falling apart, as we drive over potholes and have to repair our cars, as we sit in traffic…”
Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Congress
“We are grateful to Representatives Schakowsky and Buchanan for introducing legislation to protect our iconic equines from the predatory horse slaughter industry….”
Colorado Bill Takes Aim at ‘High Potency’ Marijuana
“I’m on the side of having a child that utilizes medical marijuana, so this medicine has been a lifesaving intervention for him,” said Michelle Walker, a longtime medical marijuana advocate…
Colorado Governor Polis Signs ‘The Very Best’ Budget for 2021-22
“There’s a long history and tradition over on the Joint Budget Committee to put aside partisanship and work for the people of Colorado…”
Colorado’s Independent Redistricting Commissions Prepare Preliminary Data
The preliminary maps will be prepared on 2010 census blocks, which means the geometry will not align exactly with the 2020 census blocks…
Colorado Begins Awarding New ‘Revitalizing Main Streets’ Grants
“Expanding this program helps communities of all sizes across the state of Colorado implement projects catered toward all modes of transportation…”