Bill To Outlaw Discrimination Based On Ethnic Hairstyle Passes First Hearing
Dozens of men and women of color went before state lawmakers to tell stories of discrimination, based on how they style their hair.
Dozens of men and women of color went before state lawmakers to tell stories of discrimination, based on how they style their hair.
For the fourth time in six years, state lawmakers will take up a bill aimed at improving Colorado's vaccination rate - one of the lowest in the country. And this year, it has a good chance of becoming law.
A bill is moving through the state legislature which would allow pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention drugs without a prescription from a doctor.
A bill to abolish the death penalty in Colorado has passed the initial vote, a voice vote, in the Senate.
Rhonda Fields stood at the Colorado Senate lectern Thursday, defiant and angry as she assailed a seventh attempt in recent years to repeal the death penalty — one that could finally pass this year in the state Legislature.
Rep. Kyle Mullica knew when he got into politics that it would be vicious at times. But death threats against him and his family, he said, were not part of the deal.
Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has a radical idea: to make mental health care just as routine and relevant as physical health care.
A loophole in state law has prevented 911 operators and dispatchers from using workers compensation when they experience emotional trauma.
A Colorado lawmaker wants to tighten up school bus security regulations, and it could mean increased protection against terrorist attacks for students.
As accusations mount against a former Grand Junction doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate women, state lawmakers are stepping in.
In 1859, Colorado carried out its first execution.
State lawmakers will decide if short term rentals across Colorado are taxed as commercial property rather than residential.
A bill in the Colorado State Legislature was heard by the House Energy and Environment Committee on Monday.
Colorado lawmakers met on Monday to work on two new rules regarding alcohol.
A new bill would help create a grant program designated to support those youth experiencing homeless in Colorado.
The high cost of living in Colorado is contributing to another issue: a teacher shortage in some school districts. The state has an estimated 3,000 unfilled teacher positions.
Students from around Colorado traveled to the state Capitol on Wednesday to talk about affordable college. The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, also known as COSI, helps students who may not be able to afford college.
Colorado state legislators, environmental advocates and beekeepers announced the introduction of a bill to protect bees.
Denver Democratic state Rep. Chris Hansen has been chosen to serve the remaining year of former Sen. Lois Court's four-year term in a district representing parts of Denver and Arapahoe counties.
Colorado state Rep. Susan Beckman is resigning to take a position with the Donald Trump administration.
Colorado lawmakers are are making their sixth attempt in the past 12 years to repeal the death penalty in Colorado by introducing a new bill. The proposal is getting bipartisan support.
A state lawmaker is taking up the fight of a Douglas County teenager whose school district, he says, is discriminating against him.
Animal rights advocates say pet stores selling puppies encourages the inhumane puppy mill trade, but some say a bill banning sales isn't the answer.
One day after more than three dozen people were arrested for disrupting Governor Jared Polis' State of the State address to the Colorado legislature, a major candidate for president chimed in. Bernie Sanders said on Twitter Friday that the protesters "deserve to be applauded."
Gov. Jared Polis' State of the State this year featured a single dad in Summit County. Polis introduced Glenn Brady and his three daughters to illustrate the state of the state's health care system.
In one of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' most impressive performances of the year thus far, "Where Did We Sit On The Bus?" is bringing modern music and technology together with a story of culture and acceptance.
Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring record-breaking travel for some parts of Denver International Airport, specifically with United Airlines. The airport's largest provider, United, expects to set a record for the number of passengers they're serving in the next four days in Denver.
A new ordinance in Golden will prohibit hunting within the city limits. Despite the long history of the city, it's an outlier in that it didn't have such an ordinance until May 14th of this year. It stems from emergency calls that were made to Golden Police in September 2023.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
The Yampah Mineral Baths are finally here and open to the public, starting Friday. The 5 new pools boast different temperatures ranging from cold plunges of 52-60 degrees and 75-80 degrees, as well as three pools that match the temperatures of the Legacy Pool (100-104 degrees) and the Grand Pool (92-94 degrees).
In one of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' most impressive performances of the year thus far, "Where Did We Sit On The Bus?" is bringing modern music and technology together with a story of culture and acceptance.
Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring record-breaking travel for some parts of Denver International Airport, specifically with United Airlines. The airport's largest provider, United, expects to set a record for the number of passengers they're serving in the next four days in Denver.
A new ordinance in Golden will prohibit hunting within the city limits. Despite the long history of the city, it's an outlier in that it didn't have such an ordinance until May 14th of this year. It stems from emergency calls that were made to Golden Police in September 2023.
The Yampah Mineral Baths are finally here and open to the public, starting Friday. The 5 new pools boast different temperatures ranging from cold plunges of 52-60 degrees and 75-80 degrees, as well as three pools that match the temperatures of the Legacy Pool (100-104 degrees) and the Grand Pool (92-94 degrees).
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CBS News Colorado Reporter Dillon Thomas takes a behind-the-scenes look at the employees who keep planes moving as United Airlines gears up for its biggest holiday weekend travel ever in Denver.
A new ordinance in Golden will prohibit hunting within the city limits. Despite the long history of the city, it's an outlier in that it didn't have such an ordinance until May 14th of this year.
The Yampah Mineral Baths are finally here and open to the public, starting Friday. The 5 new pools boast different temperatures ranging from cold plunges of 52-60 degrees and 75-80 degrees, as well as three pools that match the temperatures of the Legacy Pool (100-104 degrees) and the Grand Pool (92-94 degrees).
Researchers are finding environmental factors are becoming increasingly more common causes of IBD, but doctors are still trying to figure out exactly what those factors could be, whether it's things in the diet, in processed foods, use of antibiotics, or something else.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Peyton Manning explained his feelings on the Denver Broncos drafting quarterback Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The Colorado Avalanche's captain is still taking it "step by step" in his recovery.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech — Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
Now, as a 17-year-old junior at Vista PEAK Preparatory School in Aurora, Ethan Hay's hobby has become serious competition.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
In the remake of the Nintendo game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" the character Vivian reveals she is transgender.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night for an infection.
The bill failed for a second time, and Democrats are trying to use Republicans' opposition to shift public opinion on immigration in their favor.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
The clinic is not the only health center dealing with this issue. Within the past year, 500,000 people in Colorado were disenrolled from Medicaid due to no longer meeting eligibility criteria.
Siblings who moved to Colorado now share another special bond after one decided to donate a kidney to the other.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A grant from the EPA is opening the door for public health officials in Jefferson County to operate nearly a dozen air quality monitors in disproportionately impacted areas.
Travelers passing through Denver International Airport will have new options when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat or have a drink.
The European Union fined Mondelez, the U.S. confectioner behind major brands including Oreo, 337.5 million euros ($366 million) for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market in Aurora will close for good in early June, and many people say it's a devastating decision that will impact their lives in many ways.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.