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Is Colorado on a Path to ‘Zero’ Income Tax?
Proposition 121, which follows a previous cut approved by voters in 2020, would reduce tax revenue by $400 million…
Secretary of State Sends Letter in Support of Federal Election Worker Protection Act
“We write to express our support for federal legislation to support election workers, including the recently introduced Election Worker Protection Act….”
Polis, Ganahl Debate the Future of Colorado
It was the first time Polis, a Democrat, and Ganahl, a Republican, faced each other this election season…
Colorado Officials Discuss Inflation’s Impact on State Spending
The state is also expected to collect billions of dollars in tax revenue above a cap set by TABOR over the next three fiscal years…
Archuleta Dems Planning (Previously Annual) Chili Supper
We hope to see you there for an interesting and enlightening (and delicious) evening…
White House Says 700,000 Coloradans Will Benefit from Student Loan Forgiveness
The White House released state-by-state data today showing that over 40 million borrowers are eligible across the country for debt relief…
Geothermal Bubbles Up as Feasible Power Source in the American West
Colorado Governor Jared Polis says Western governors group will explore expansion of the ‘underdeveloped’ resource…
Lawmakers Back ‘Bill of Rights’ for Colorado’s Home Care Workers
“People ask us, why do we stay in this industry?” Matthews added. “It’s because we learn to love our clients…”
Draft of ‘East End Multimodal Plan’ Nearly Ready for Public Review & Comment
Over the last year, town staff has worked to address improvements for all modes of transportation, including sidewalks, trails, public parking, river and park access…
Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman Releases Annual Report
“These task forces will center on the experience and voices of family and youth to ensure those who experience these systems have direct input…”
Coloradans to Vote on 11 Statewide Ballot Initiatives in 2022 General Election
Coloradans will have the opportunity to cast their vote on 11 statewide ballot measures in the 2022 General Election, including five measures referred to the ballot by the Colorado legislature…
Democrats Outraise, Outspend Republican Opponents in Colorado Statewide Races
Polis has spent over $7 million of his own money on his reelection campaign so far….
Measures to Boost Housing, Reduce TABOR Refunds, on Colorado’s November Ballot
Nonprofits, real estate groups are backing an initiative to dedicate $300 million annually to state housing programs…
Judge Orders Disclosure of Former Larimer County Employees’ Performance Narratives
“The Court looked at the totality of the circumstances regarding this particular case and these particular employees…”
Judge Temporarily Blocks Boulder County Gun Ban
A federal judge delivered a win to a Colorado gun-rights group in its pursuit to challenge gun restrictions in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision…
Colorado Prison and Jail Populations Reaching Pre-COVID Levels
Taylor Pendergrass, director of advocacy for the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, said there were already too many incarcerated people pre-COVID…
CDOT Seeking Citizen Input on 10-Year Transportation Plan
The updated plan is slated for consideration and adoption by the Colorado Transportation Commission at its September meeting…
New ‘Understanding Assessments’ Tool for Families
This resource will support families in navigating the various assessments their students may engage in throughout a school year…