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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.
The marijuana regulation debate in Colorado continues Thursday with lawmakers asking who should regulate the newly legal drug.
The Colorado House will debate a $20.5 billion budget that includes increases for schools, colleges, and pay for state employees.
Gun control measures proposed in Connecticut after the December massacre in Newtown and expected to win approval Wednesday would be among the strongest such laws in the country.
A gaffe about gun magazines by Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette has raised some eyebrows.
Those who do drugs now may be in their own category according to Colorado law. State lawmakers want to overhaul how people are sentenced in the state for drug offenses.
Dog lovers concerned about recent cases where law enforcement officers fatally shot people's pets are lobbying Colorado lawmakers on a bill to train officials on how to handle canine encounters.
Ratcheting up pressure for Congress to limit access to guns, President Barack Obama said Wednesday that steps taken recently by Colorado to tighten its gun laws show "there doesn't have to be a conflict" between keeping citizens safe and protecting Second Amendment rights to gun ownership.
Shelter cats and dogs would become Colorado's official state pets under a bill that has won initial approval in the state Senate.
A federal lawsuit says two gun rights groups worked on political attack mailers in Colorado that showed a gay couple from New Jersey kissing.
Some Colorado sheriffs are speaking out against any more gun control measures as President Barack Obama visits the state.
An income tax cut proposed in Colorado has prominent backers, but its prospects are far from certain.
In danger of losing congressional momentum, President Barack Obama is drawing attention to Colorado's newly passed gun control laws as he applies public pressure on Congress to pass similar federal measures.
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to make sure his constituents throughout Colorado have the protection they need from wildfires this summer.
A sweeping overhaul to how Colorado funds schools has won final approval in the state Senate on a party-line vote.
A long-simmering marijuana driving debate in Colorado appears to be nearing an end. The state House gave unanimous approval Tuesday to a bill setting pot blood limits for drivers.
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.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado. Marx won 39.9% of the vote and is projected to defeat state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
A frightening situation took place in Colorado's mountains this week when a bear approached a person who was resting in a patio chair and swiped at them, causing a scrape.
People close to one of the victims in a violent crash that happened after a police pursuit are talking about the medical challenges he now faces.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
Colorado Pet Pantry is among the nearly 40 nonprofit organizations that will host Xcel Energy's Day of Service volunteers.
People close to Alphonso Campbell Jr., one of the victims in a violent crash that happened after a police pursuit in the Denver metro area, are talking about the medical challenges he now faces. An online fundraiser is set up to help him.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
CBS Colorado has been investigating several cases involving families who, despite having health insurance, have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in neonatal intensive care units.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Brian Morales García's attorney, said "Brian's case is an example of what happens when the government racially profiles people and then coerces them into signing documents." He is suing the Department of Homeland Security and local police in Texas.
Excitement was building in Arvada in the afternoon for the matchup between Pomona and Holy Family.
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.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
The rescue brings the total to three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel, after two other workers were freed a day before.
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks to revive peace efforts.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
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."
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.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
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.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.