Local governments have the ability to build in resiliency into a number of local plans, including master or comprehensive plans…
Category: News/Politics
Trump Voters Forming ‘Patriot Party’ in Colorado?
“The Patriot Party is a repudiation of the GOP for the central fact that they weren’t very supportive of the president…”
OPINION: Unleash the Swarm, to Address the Housing Crisis
The Boston triple-decker is a beloved housing type in New England because of its early (small-d) democratic appeal…
COLORADO WATER PLAN: Is It Working?
According to the CWCB’s data, 76 percent of the plan’s actions have been initiated or completed, but how this translates to progress on the plan’s eight measurable objectives isn’t clear yet…
Inappropriate Conduct at Colorado Judiciary?
According to the AP news story, Ms, Masias started a company named The Leadership Practice shortly before her resignation from the judicial department…
Court Rules Camping Ban Prosecution Violates Constitution
“As a matter of basic human dignity, it is just wrong to criminalize a homeless person sleeping on public property when they have nowhere else to go…”
Unemployment Benefits to Roll Out in Colorado on Feb. 22
“The phased-in rollout of the program has been frustrating for many…”
OPINION: The Dollars and Cents of America’s Wild Horses
What is the real value of an American wild horse?
Medicaid Mismanagement Draws Colorado Lawmakers’ Scrutiny
Auditors estimated that between 2% and 10% of the total number of people who received Medicaid benefits over the fiscal year were ineligible for the program…
Colorado’s Senate Committee Convenes Roundtable of Agriculture Experts
Sen. Kerry Donovan was joined by a group of leaders and scientists from Colorado State University to discuss the current state of Colorado’s agriculture industry…
Ready to Comment on Colorado’s 2021-2022 Budget?
The six-member Joint Budget Committee writes the state budget, which later in the legislative session lawmakers in the House and Senate must approve…
$15 Minimum Wage Introduced in US Senate
“I’ve heard time and again from Coloradans who are working as hard as they can, but still can’t afford some combination of housing, health care, child care…”
ACLU Appeals to Colorado Supreme Court, Wants Governor Polis to Decrease Prison Population
“Governor Polis is the only person with the power to reduce prison density to save lives,” said Mark Silverstein, the legal director for the ACLU of Colorado…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Hears Some Good News
“I just love it when the community comes together for important things. And this is an important thing…”
Will Congress Reverse Last-minute Trump Rule on Migratory Birds?
Migratory Bird Treaty Act would not be available to prosecute companies for accidental bird deaths…
Environmental Lawsuits Seek to Overturn Trump’s Fracking Leases
“The time has come for BLM to take stock of the monumental danger caused by its entire oil and gas program…”
Watching the Inauguration from Colorado
Governor Jared Polis said during a media briefing on Tuesday that he isn’t aware of any planned right-wing protests in Denver…
Rep. Boebert’s Communications Director Resigns
Boebert has faced calls in Colorado and Washington, D.C., for her resignation…
Colorado Municipal League Survey Indicates Government ‘Resiliency’
This week, the Colorado Municipal League (CML) released the 2021 State of Our Cities & Towns Report, which examines the operational and fiscal impacts of READ MORE