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.
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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.
Colorado ranks as one of the top five most expensive housing markets in the country, and first responders are among those struggling to afford homeownership in the state.
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
A dog and her puppies, found neglected and abandoned in the southern Denver metro area last summer, now have forever homes. Their new owners say a CBS Colorado article played a role in their adoption and reunion.
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.
Colorado ranks as one of the top five most expensive housing markets in the country, and first responders are among those struggling to afford homeownership in the state.
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
A dog and her puppies, found neglected and abandoned in the southern Denver metro area last summer, now have forever homes. Their new owners say a CBS Colorado article played a role in their adoption and reunion.
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.
A person fired multiple shots in an Evergreen strip mall and then shot and killed themself when law enforcement arrived, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says.
First responders are among those struggling to afford homeownership in Colorado.
An 18-year-old driver has been arrested several months after a fatal crash that happened during an illegal street race.
A person fired multiple shots in an Evergreen shopping area late Thursday afternoon and then shot and killed themself when law enforcement arrived, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says.
A dog and her puppies, found neglected and abandoned in Parker last summer, now have forever homes. Their new owners say a CBSColorado.com article played a role in their adoption and reunion.
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In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
The Denver Broncos are inviting the community to an open house to see the new proposed design for their new stadium on Thursday.
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea won their medals in the "pairs free skate" event on Sunday. It was in mid-January that they would be among 16 skaters representing the United States at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Colorado ranks as one of the top five most expensive housing markets in the country, and first responders are among those struggling to afford homeownership in the state.
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at CU Anschutz has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as one of just eight hubs nationwide to evaluate new multi‑cancer detection blood tests, part of a national pilot called the Vanguard Study.
Lydia Howerton of Good Eaters showed how easy it is to bake her gluten-free zucchini brownies.
In Colorado, it's not yet clear exactly how much funding will be cut for public health services, but organizations like the Colorado Health Network are bracing for impact.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.