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Colorado teachers would get a tax break for spending up to $250 a year on school supplies under a bill that won unanimous approval Monday in the state House.
Among the topics to be tackled by Colorado lawmakers this week are ammo limits, discrimination and gay rights, student surveys and cottage foods.
Rape victims in Colorado may soon be allowed to get help without being forced to talk to police.
What's been a sleepy legislative session is about to ramp up as Colorado lawmakers head into the final two months with significant debates pending.
Cellphone makers have come up with lots of devices that make it easier to drive with both hands on the wheel while using their technology, but in Colorado one common setup for going hands-free is illegal.
A bill to crack down on cyberbullying appears headed to approval in the Colorado Senate.
Democrats are spearheading a package of legislation aimed at expanding oversight of Colorado law enforcement and placing limits on their power, a response to allegations of excessive force both in the state and nationally.
Lawmakers want to help curb prescription drug abuse in Colorado, a state they say has one of the highest abuse rates in the country.
Democratic state lawmakers want to expand the reasons parents can get to leave work and attend events at their children's school.
A Republican effort to reduce renewable energy mandates on Colorado utilities failed its first test before a Democratic panel Monday.
A powdered alcohol ban is advancing in the state Legislature, though sponsors insist the ban is more of a "time-out" to figure out how to regulate a product that doesn't exist yet.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is in Washington, D.C. for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference.
Family leave for school activities, drone penalties and reporting missing children are among the topics lawmakers will tackle this week at the Capitol.
Colorado has been asking middle and high school students about their sex lives and drug use for nearly a quarter of a century in anonymous public health surveys.
A proposal that would ban powdered alcohol is getting both support and resistance at the state Capitol.
Three months after Colorado's legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
On Monday, the Colorado State Senate will take up a bill that could help restaurants make ends meet by eliminating credit card swipe fees.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The state Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Under the bill, anyone who believes their constitutional rights have been violated could file a civil suit against any public official in state court.
On Monday night the Aurora City Council rejected a new policy outlining how police will respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
As Denver's 420 Fest sent a cloud of smoke into the Rocky Mountain air on Monday, lawmakers debated a bill that, if passed, would have voters decide in November if and how marijuana would be subject to testing and taxes.
The case hinges on discrimination after an appeals court in Colorado ruled that Catholic pre-schools can't discriminate against children over their parents' sexual orientation or gender identity.
The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
A bill is on the way to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's desk that would require farm workers to work more hours before earning overtime.
The budget came in at just under $47 billion, an increase of about $3 billion over last year.
Voters could be decide in November whether to allow the state to retain $6 billion in revenue that would otherwise be refunded under TABOR. However, a debate is emerging over how the measure is described and what it would do.
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.
A new report by the FBI finds elder fraud has reached a record high, including in Colorado.
The Trump Administration said the school district is violating Title IX and federal laws about discrimination in schools on the basis of sex.
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.
Over 2,000 state Republicans packed an auditorium on CSU's Pueblo campus after waiting in line for up to five hours.
More than 2,000 Republicans gathered in Pueblo on Saturday to hear from candidates in statewide races.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
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.
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill on Wednesday.
City council members approved four separate ordinances last year that eliminated minimum parking requirements, limited the size of a home, and lifted restrictions on how many units could be in that home.
On Saturday, around 40,000 people gathered at Folsom Field to celebrate the University of Colorado Boulder's largest graduating class in the university's history.
Denver County Court says about 200 people showed up at the city and county building on Friday because of a scam.
A free event hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department is giving motorcycle riders the chance to improve their skills.
A rescue effort is underway after a hiker fell in the area near Mount Glennon on Saturday.
A Colorado State Patrol trooper suffered minor injuries when he was knocked down by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday.
On Saturday, the YMCA of Metro Denver partnered with DeVita to offer free health screenings for those in need.
Joe Ruch is tracking the lack of precipitation across Colorado
The National MS Society held its annual Walk MS event on Saturday to help people with multiple sclerosis and the people who support them.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and even some snow in Denver
Celebrations were held at CU Boulder on Saturday, honoring a record number of graduates.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Denver is one of five finalists to host the Democratic National Convention, having last hosted it in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at Mile High Stadium.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.