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Gov. Jared Polis has signed legislation aimed at lowering prescription costs by importing drugs from Canada
Colorado lawmakers will study school safety after a fatal shooting and a reported threat refocused attention on the issue this spring.
Supporters of Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis say they're standing by her despite a string of slip-ups.
The most recent candidates to enter the race are New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock.
A Denver mayoral candidate was seen in a Facebook live video with the city's African American community and drew a blank when she was asked what the NAACP stands for.
Alabama sent the most restrictive abortion bill in the country to the governor's desk Tuesday night.
Denver's two mayoral candidates went head-to-head for the first time in a debate on Tuesday hosted by CBS4 and Colorado Public Television12.
A recall petition has begun circulating to try to remove State Rep. Tom Sullivan, a democrat, from his seat.
The latest tariff hike in the US-China trade war puts a bigger tax on some American-grown almonds and peanuts, as well as toys, chemicals and machinery and condoms shipped to China.
Previous Denver mayors Wellington Webb and John Hickenlooper showed their support for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock before next month's runoff election against challenger Jamie Giellis.
Police are investigating allegations of a former elected Colorado House member sexually assaulted a young woman.
Gov. Jared Polis visited a preschool in Denver on Monday to sing a bill into law which will keep as many kids from getting suspended or expelled.
ACLU of Colorado filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court against Colorado State Senator Ray Scott for blocking a constituent from commenting on his official Facebook and Twitter pages.
State Rep. Rochelle Galindo announced her resignation on Sunday following sexual assault allegations made against her.
Helping more students get the chance to take advanced classes in high school is the purpose of a new bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Friday. But the bill takes on another significance for the lawmaker behind it.
A fight is on to change that at the Colorado State Capitol.
A newly introduced bill at the Colorado State Capitol would allow LGBTQ individuals to sue for damages caused by so-called conversion therapy, or therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of a person.
The measure is being pushed by some Colorado lawmakers who want no more "puppy mill pipelines" in the state.
Some state lawmakers in Colorado want to expand the use of automatic red light and speed cameras. Right now, law enforcement officers can only use the cameras to issue citations in certain areas, like a school zone or near a park.
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would require screening kids for vision loss at an earlier age and make school physicals more accessible.
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie says her relatives in Iran are struggling as the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran continues.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of women dying during pregnancy has dropped for every racial group except Black women. They are far more likely to die than their white counterparts, regardless of income or education.
State lawmakers debated two bills Tuesday that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
Gov. Polis says this heat wave and the low snow pack is why he is activating the state's Drought Task Force. It includes leaders from several state agencies who will study drought conditions across the state and report on the effects.
A bill to protect missing college students passed the Colorado State Senate on Monday. SB26-120 is now off to the House for a committee vote.
More than 36 groups representing Coloradans all across the state are calling on the next governor to make youth mental health a priority.
Some state lawmakers are pushing to put an end to surveillance pricing. That's when companies use a customer's personal data and algorithms to determine how much you're willing to pay.
Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
The letter, in part, says forgiveness is for those who have taken accountability for their actions, which they say Peters has not.
The bill comes after Edward Aber, former commander of the La Plata County Jail, was charged with over 100 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and official misconduct.
In a sign of just how toxic political discourse has become, a debate in Denver aimed at modeling civility ended in a political protest. The non-profit Healthier United hosted the debate as part of its new initiative, Disagree Healthier, which encourages decorum over dysfunction, courtesy instead of contempt, and respect rather than ridicule.
Colorado lawmakers are abandoning efforts to decriminalize prostitution in the state. There's not enough support for the bill, which will likely be delayed indefinitely.
A state program aimed at protecting the health and safety of pets is under scrutiny. The Pet Animal Care And Facilities Act licenses and inspects all pet care facilities in the state.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans on Monday for an energy tour in Northern Colorado. The duo met in Weld County at an Xcel Energy power facility in Platteville.
Republican state Rep. Matt Soper says efforts to classify them as employees would mean more money would be taken out of their paychecks.
A bill introduced at the State House got initial approval and, if passed, would require buildings accessible to the public to have at least one diaper changing station in each gender-specific restroom per floor and signage.
Some state lawmakers are fed up with people who skip their court dates. This week, they brough a forward a bill that would allow courts to crack down on those who fail to appear.
The chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
The first player to sign on to Denver Summit FC says taking the leap was an easy decision.
Police in Boulder say they continue to investigate allegations that multiple underage women were drugged and sexually assaulted at a University Hill bar, and say they are concerned there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
A Colorado veteran is hoping to raise funds for TSA employees who have continued to work without pay amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.
A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to a fatal hit-and-run in Boulder County last year.
Police in Boulder say they continue to investigate allegations that multiple underage women were drugged and sexually assaulted at a University Hill bar, and say they are concerned there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
For the third straight year, the number of auto thefts in the state of Colorado are declining.
DU, Western Michigan, Cornell and Minnesota State are all playing at Blue Arena in Loveland in the regional college hockey playoff games.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
The first player to sign on to Denver Summit FC says taking the leap was an easy decision.
The players making up Denver Summit FC's roster include some women with impressive resumes, including NWSL Champions and players who have played and won on the international stage.
Fans of DU Pioneers men's ice hockey didn't have to travel far to see the team in action on Friday.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
An unlikely duo in Colorado has a common goal to fix a system they say is failing victims, defendants and the public.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
