Lawmakers call for a new fee on auto insurance, claim it will lower premiums

Colorado has the fifth highest auto insurance rates in the country and some state lawmakers are hoping to reduce them by reducing certain types of crashes.

• Apr 21

Lawmakers consider lifting statute of limitations in child sex assault civil claims

Survivors of child sexual assault are once again asking state lawmakers to refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot. If passed by voters, it would allow for civil suits in cases that happened decades earlier.

• Apr 25

Colorado lawmakers look to crack down on expired plates

If some Colorado lawmakers get their way, a lot more drivers will be getting tickets instead of warnings for expired plates.

• Apr 18

Some cities challenge bill reducing harsh penalties in municipal court

Colorado's municipal courts primarily prosecute minor offenses, and punishment for those crimes can vary from city to city. That could soon change.

• Apr 17

State Senate weighs bill that would increase penalties for careless driving

The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee is weighing a bill that would increase penalties for careless driving when it results in serious injury or death.

• Apr 16

Lawmakers receive a dire message from former Department of Ed employees

Former employees at the U.S. Department of Education are warning state lawmakers that Colorado could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for schools.

• Apr 16

Raise the Future lobbies, gives a voice to kids who are in foster care

The nonprofit Raise the Future has more than 40 years of experience helping children in Colorado who are in foster care.

• Apr 16

Colorado bill seeks to protect migrant data from federal immigration agents

The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would limit cooperation between local governments and federal immigration authorities.

• Apr 15

Bill aims to increase penalties for careless driving resulting in death

A bill was introduced in the Colorado legislature this week that would increase the penalties for careless driving causing serious bodily injury or resulting in death.

• Apr 11

Firearms instruction could see some changes amid new Colorado gun law

Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill that means Colorado will have one of the most restrictive gun laws in the country.

• Apr 11

Colorado now has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the US

Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed into law what may be the toughest gun control regulations in state history.

• Apr 10

State lawmakers prepare a war chest for Colorado to battle the feds

Some state lawmakers are setting up a contingency fund in preparation for the next round of whirlwind changes from the Trump administration.

• Apr 10

State health care providers fight to save program from budget axe

More than two dozen health care organizations are urging Colorado lawmakers debating the budget to spare a program that they say will save the state money.

• Apr 9

Bill to address misconduct at state crime lab may be in trouble

With just four weeks left in the legislative session, one of the biggest criminal justice bills hangs in the balance.

• Apr 8

State lawmakers take up transgender rights bill

The Colorado state House gave initial approval to a bill that would classify "misgendering" -- calling a person by their previous name -- a form of harassment and discrimination.

• Apr 4

Businesses worry about bill that would eliminate millions in tax breaks

Business groups in Colorado have lined up in opposition to a bill that makes sweeping changes to the tax code.

• Apr 4

Colorado's attorney general and governor split on social media bills

Two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media have divided Colorado's attorney general and governor -- both Democrats.

• Apr 4

Senate bill for standardized dyslexia screening makes way through State Capitol

The original READ Act was adopted just prior to 2020, but since that time, the state has lagged in its ability to create guidelines for testing, advocates say.

• Mar 31

Proposed bill would require age verification for adult websites

A proposed bill that aims to protect minors in Colorado from accessing adult content is moving forward.

• Apr 2

Colorado budget writers close $1.2 billion shortfall

After months of crunching numbers and making cuts, Colorado state lawmakers have a balanced budget.

• Mar 27

Legislators approve changes to free school lunches, food banks, and more

The Colorado state budget is starting to take shape as budget writers finalize $1.2 billion in cuts.

• Mar 25

Teachers rally at Colorado State Capitol amid proposed funding cuts

Teachers across several school districts gathered at the Colorado State Capitol to rally ahead of proposed funding cuts to education.

• Mar 20

Lawmakers call for audit of metro districts as state House weighs oversight bill

A bill in front of the state House could create an avenue for Coloradans to file ethics complaints about elected leaders of special districts.

• Mar 19

Colorado lawmakers debate bill to eliminate swipe fees on tips, sales tax

Lawmakers in Colorado are debating a bill that would eliminate credit card swipe fees on tips and sales tax.

• Mar 13

Gun reform bill moves forward in Colorado House of Representatives

One of the toughest gun reform proposals in Colorado will move forward in the House after a vote late Tuesday night.

• Mar 12

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