“This act corrects an unfortunate decision by the Colorado Supreme Court in 2000 and restores local control over land use…”
Category: News/Politics
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…”
Tri-State Generation Approves Reduction in Wholesale Electricity
“I’m pleased this settlement has come to fruition and proud that the hard work of LPEA’s staff and attorney has paid off…”
Archuleta County Democratic Club to Hold Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 18
The Club gives local Democrats the opportunity to meet with other Democrats and to hear speakers from the community, candidates for local and national office…
More than $350 Billion in Federal Cash Heading for States, Cities, Counties
“This is ensuring that those state and local governments are able to not just bounce back, not just build back, but as somebody I know says, build back better and build back quickly…”
Water Speculators Flooding into Colorado? Part Two
“It does seem like there’s a lot of speculation about speculation,” Eli Feldman of investment firm Conscience Bay said…
Water Speculators Flooding into Colorado? Part One
“We’re growing grass and feeding it to cows and trying to improve the ground, improve the soil health and make a business out of it,” Feldman said…
Bipartisan Congressional Caucus Requests Robust Federal Funding to Tackle Western Wildfires
“The west experienced a devastating wildfire season this year. In Colorado, we experienced three of the largest wildfires in state history…”
Colorado, US Department of Justice Reach Agreement in Immigration Enforcement Case
The state of Colorado has resolved a two-year-long dispute it had with the federal government over $2.7 million in law enforcement grant money…