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Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
The group behind a ballot initiative that would have provided millions of dollars for road and bridge construction in Colorado says it is pulling the measure.
The Colorado Connector funding measure heads to the November ballot, where voters will decide the future of the train.
Democratic state lawmakers vow to work with their counterparts during the 2012 legislative session. Wednesday was the opening day of the session at the state Capitol in Denver.
Hang onto your wallets, Colorado. The Legislature is back in session. It's an old joke, but it holds special significance for the 2012 session.
Colorado Democrats looking for ways to save money on health care without kicking people off Medicaid have announced plans to ask for a pilot study to find efficiencies.
Colorado's top Senate Democrat wants state lawmakers to go without pay and benefits if they can't agree on a budget, saying his proposal addresses a public perception that legislators bicker too much.
A new statewide teacher rating system in Colorado could be among the first measures awaiting state lawmakers Wednesday.
Colorado state lawmakers head back to work this week with the top priority of putting more Coloradans back to work, but once again there's an extremely tight budget.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is recommending hundreds of changes to cut government red tape.
One of the most conservative Republicans in the state Senate is taking on a two-term Democrat in a congressional district that includes the liberal stronghold of Boulder.
Colorado Republican state lawmakers are holding their own hearing on the state budget.
Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper unveiled recommendations aimed at reducing government regulations that he says block business growth.
Democrats in the Colorado House want the state to spend more money to support business startups.
Some Colorado Republicans argue that allowing same-sex civil unions will underscore the party's commitment to individual rights and help party recruitment.
Colorado Sen. Mark Udall is in Arizona to make remarks at a ceremony marking a year since U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others were shot.
They say their plan will create jobs in Colorado. Both Democrat and Republican state lawmakers have floated legislation they hope will boost Colorado's economy.
Familiar themes will dominate the 2012 legislative session -- economic growth, school funding and taxes -- but they'll be complicated by an election year in which lawmakers are fighting to keep their seats and a few are running for Congress.
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
An effort to rename a Colorado state park in honor of a former governor is getting some pushback.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is doing damage control after releasing confidential information about more than 130,000 voters and potentially putting lives at risk.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new rule that would have allowed the U.S. Postal Service to regulate mail-in ballots. Colorado was among more than two dozen states that filed a lawsuit to block the rule.
Wheat Ridge voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase that city leaders say would fund major community investments, including a new city hall and police department, street maintenance projects and improvements to local recreational facilities.
Rep. Joe Neguse says cuts have not only left federal fire crews stretched thin, but they've also resulted in nearly 40% less mitigation work. He says that is why he introduced the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition of 25 states filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service and its response to a new rule that grants the postal service the authority to regulate mail-in ballots.
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters sat down with CBS Colorado to share his plans for the midterms, the party's priorities heading into the November election, and his support for Rep. Gabe Evans.
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters sat down with CBS Colorado on Tuesday to share details on the first-ever midterm convention.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
State Sen. Cathy Kipp says a deepfake video of her violates state law.
Denver is one of three finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib spoke about the possibility.
House Speaker Mike Johnson came to Colorado on Friday to fundraise for Rep. Gabe Evans in his reelection bid. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects Rep. Gabe Evans will be reelected in Colorado. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
A new law creates specific requirements for college institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student goes missing. That includes checking a student's phone records and social media posts, going door to door at the student's dorm and questioning school staff and emergency contacts.
A Denver District Court judge has given Secretary of State Jena Griswold until Thursday to comply with an open records request, or she could be held in contempt.
Aurora Ward II City Councilmember Amy Wiles says she wants a pause on the approval of new data centers while the city develops policies on how to handle them.
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new requirements to purchase certain types of guns.
Colorado Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Victor Marx has selected retired Marine Col. George Markert as his running mate.
The Department of the Interior has issued its plan for how to manage water on the Colorado River. It comes after Colorado and six other states failed to reach an agreement on releases from two key reservoirs - Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
There are many areas where Colorado is struggling, but education is now one of them.
While independent candidates are underdogs in most races, CBS Colorado analysts Mike Dino, a Democrat, and Dick Wadhams, a Republican, say don't count them out.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert had just taken the oath of office in 2021 when Jan. 6 happened, and she became the subject of an FBI investigation dubbed Operation Rampart 12.
Hundreds of Colorado families rallied outside Monarch High School in Louisville in an effort to show their opposition to Boulder Valley School District's proposal to close some of its schools next year.
For Evergreen High School seniors Ava Guyton and Linnea Hutopp, the last year has been about more than simply moving forward.
The city of Lone Tree unveiled its new and improved Justice Center on Tuesday.
There are only a few weeks left for Denver Water users to water their lawn or use spray irrigation due to drought restrictions.
Beer delivery trucks are repeatedly turning onto a residential cul-de-sac in a Northern Colorado neighborhood.
The city of Lone Tree unveiled its new and improved Justice Center on Tuesday.
It's been a year of reflection, looking back on how a single day in Colorado changed everything.
Hundreds of Colorado families rallied outside Monarch High School in Louisville in an effort to show their opposition to Boulder Valley School District's proposal to close some of its schools next year.
The Denver Broncos cornerback took time to visit Columbia Middle School, where a new inspiration room is opening. The renovated space will provide students with opportunities to prepare them for future career pathways.
There are only a few weeks left for Denver Water users to water their lawn or use spray irrigation due to drought restrictions.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Beer delivery trucks are repeatedly turning onto a residential cul-de-sac in a Northern Colorado neighborhood.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
After years of construction and delays, Amazon has officially opened its massive fulfillment center in Loveland, bringing more than 1,100 employees into a facility that had largely sat unused since construction began.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
