Republicans on the committee opposed the program’s creation, saying it would only increase federal bureaucracy…
Category: News/Politics
Colorado Secretary of State Announces New Website Domain
“Switching to a .gov domain provides further assurance to the public that the information found on our website is official, trusted information…”
Senator Bennet Hosts ‘Child Tax Credit’ Roundtable in Alamosa
In March 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a one-year expansion of the CTC, based on Bennet’s American Family Act, in the American Rescue Plan Act…
Coloradans to Receive TABOR Tax Refund, Income Tax Cut
The projected tax refund for 2021 is the largest in 20 years…
Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday
“We worked hard this session to tackle the escalating housing crisis in Colorado, and giving local governments more tools to build affordable housing is a critical step…”
Colorado Law Would Shrink Impact of 2021 Property Tax Ballot Measure
“But the biggest benefits from those tax reductions are going to go to the people who need it the least right now…”
Public Hearings on Colorado Redistricting Plan Start Today, Virtually
The congressional staff plan was prepared using 2020 Census Data, public comments and input from the congressional commission…
Nighttime Closures on U.S. 160 Begin Near Hwy 151 on September 13
“Large precast concrete arches will be placed over the roadway. Keeping the traveling public safe during these crane operations is a priority and dictates the need for the closure….”
CU Regent Heidi Ganahl Tells Republicans ‘We Can Win in 2022’
The CU regent joined Rep. Doug Lamborn and other GOP figures at a ‘Big Tent Event’ in Woodland Park…
‘Carpool Apps’ Now Legal in Colorado, But Registration Required
Coloradans who want to use an app to carpool with others to the ski slopes or for other activities will be able to do so legally come October…
Water Conservancy Seeking Community Engagement & Communication Services
The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) invites proposals from qualified parties to provide consulting services…
Local EV Charging Corridor Completed with Purgatory Resort Installation
Other fast charging stations are already available at Centennial park in Pagosa Springs and at the Durango Transit Center in Durango…
Colorado Springs Settles Racial Profiling Lawsuit Brought by ACLU
“What Corey Barnes endured is just one example of unconstitutional racial profiling and humiliation that Black individuals face on a daily basis…”
Colorado Lawsuit Filed to Strip Mesa County Clerk of Election Authority
Wayne Williams, former secretary of state, would be named new head of elections in Mesa County…
Changes Pending in Colorado Child Poverty
Before the pandemic, 11% of children in Colorado were living in poverty. A new report indicates that number is expected to grow…
LPEA Approves Cooperative Approach to Broadband Development
“After a thorough process of examining our options and the impacts of these options, the LPEA board is excited to have a clear path forward on broadband…”
Colorado Announces Plan for Opioid Settlement Money
Colorado could receive $400M or more from pharmaceutical companies and consultants…
Congressional Committee Issues Plea for Drought Assistance in the American West
“There is little to no livestock feed available in the West, farmers are considering selling their livestock or land, and many species of wildlife are suffering…”
Tribal Elder Helped Remove 157-Year-Old Proclamation Used to Incite Sand Creek Massacre
When Rick Williams started researching the history of his great-great grandfather in summer 2018, he stumbled upon a horrifying fact. Then he set out to change it…