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Newly-elected governors from across the country were in Colorado this weekend learning the ropes.
Colorado Democrats selected Rep. Dickie Lee Hullinghorst to be the next House speaker, making her only the second woman in state history to hold that position.
Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar is retiring after four years leading the agency through restructuring and a listeria outbreak that threatened the cantaloupe industry.
Members of Congress from states with legal pot urged their colleagues Thursday not to stand in the way of expanded legalization and to approve measures that would make it easier for marijuana businesses to operate.
Boulder County commissioners are deciding whether to extend a ban on new oil and gas development in unincorporated parts of the county.
New Republican senators who sometimes breathed tea-party fire as candidates are adopting a more moderate tone as they enter Congress.
Gov. John Hickenlooper says Colorado voters would be resistant to let government keep money above the limit set by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, even though areas of the budget can use the funding.
Colorado Republicans selected Colorado Springs Sen. Bill Cadman to be state Senate president as the party takes control of the chamber for the first time in a decade.
After two years of Democratic dominance, Colorado's Legislature next year returns to divided control, with Democrats in charge of the House and Republicans ruling the Senate.
Democrats ceded control of the Colorado state Senate to the GOP Saturday, setting up a divided Legislature after two years of Democratic control.
In Tuesday's election, Republicans picked up at least two seats in the state House and could take control of the Senate, depending on how one lingering race turns out. That means Colorado would have a split legislature.
Colorado Democrats will retain a majority in the state House, but it's still unclear which party will control the Senate.
With final results of many Colorado legislative races up in the air Thursday, Republicans and Democrats were anxiously waiting to see which party would control the Senate and House.
A man held up in a church in Denver, on the verge of getting deported, finds new hope in President Obama's pledge for immigration reform by the end of the year.
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.
A new storm system will bring heavy, wet snow that may weigh down tree branches and power lines. This could lead to scattered power outages, especially for areas in and near the foothills.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston didn't mince words in response to a letter sent last week from the Department of Justice threatening to sue unless the city stops enforcing its so-called ban on "assault weapons."
Some Colorado schools have opted to close on Wednesday due to a snowstorm moving through the state.
The grace period is almost over for drivers who cross the lines in the I-25 Express Lanes in Northern Colorado.
The Aurora City Council passed a resolution on Monday night that acknowledges the grief felt by those impacted by police shootings.
A spring storm brings rain into the Denver metro area that will likely turn to snow, with a Winter Storm Warning in effect for parts of Colorado through Wednesday night.
Wizards, witches, and Muggles, it's the announcement you've been waiting for!
Snow starts to fall in Northern Colorado as the storm moves in, expecting to bring several inches in some parts along the Front Range.
Snow started falling in Northern Colorado Tuesday morning as a storm moved into the state, expected to bring several inches of accumulation.
Snow begins to fall in Northern Colorado as a late-season snowstorm moves into Coloardo.
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
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.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
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.
