After months of agonizing cuts by state budget writers, Colorado has a new budget
The state Senate gave final approval Thursday to a new state budget. It came in at just under $47 billion, an increase of about $3 billion over last year.
TABOR refund proposal sparks debate over potentially deceptive ballot wording
Colorado voters could be asked this November whether to retain an extra $6 billion in revenue that would otherwise be refunded under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, or TABOR. But the question on the ballot will be phrased differently.
Report: Autism providers & treatment facilities overbilling, unregulated
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
Lawmakers bring bill to protect older Coloradans from financial scams
In an attempt to limit fraud against older Colorado residents, two state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would enable banks and credit unions to put a temporary hold on any transactions that raise red flags.
Counties warn of higher trash fees as state cracks down on landfill emissions
A new rule by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission could cost county governments millions of dollars. The rule requires landfills to control methane emissions from decomposing waste.
Congressmen take a force-of-nature approach to problem solving
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
Lawsuit accuses two state lawmakers of trying to evade open records laws
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two Democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Hundreds of business leaders call for action as companies leave Colorado
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
Bill would expand criminally negligent homicide to include vehicular homicide
Some state lawmakers want more accountability for reckless drivers who kill people.
State law ensures social media companies are fined if judicial warrants ignored
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that ensures some accountability from social media and online dating sites.
Head of state Department of Health Care Policy & Financing to step down
The executive director of Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, which oversees Medicaid, is stepping down in April.
Bill would bar debt collectors from seizing wages, homes over medical bills
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative says at least 700,000 Coloradans are in collections due to unpaid medical bills
State lawmaker says Colorado Cybersecurity Office is withholding information
The vice chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
District attorneys, public defenders team up to treat dangerous defendants
An unlikely duo in Colorado has a common goal to fix a system they say is failing victims, defendants and the public.
Some Colorado bars could stay open well past 2 a.m. under proposed bill
A measure would allow local governments to set the hours of operation for bars located in areas designated as Entertainment Districts.