Coloradans to vote on ballot measure to change revenue cap, increase k-12 funding
In November, Coloradans will get the chance to vote on a ballot measure to update the state's revenue cap and invest more money into K-12 education.
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In November, Coloradans will get the chance to vote on a ballot measure to update the state's revenue cap and invest more money into K-12 education.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
Colorado state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer has submitted her petitions to appear on the Republican primary ballot for governor.
Former Congressman Greg Lopez is leaving the Republican Party to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
After voters overwhelmingly approved Referendum 310 -- upholding Denver's ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products -- some business owners say the financial hit could be devastating.
Voters in Littleton approved a housing measure Tuesday, but the Colorado city is not sure it's legal.
Progressive candidates appear to have claimed a decisive majority on the Aurora City Council, signaling a significant shift in political power in Colorado's third-largest city.
Residents of Eagle County in Colorado's high country approved a ballot measure in Tuesday's election that will double the county's lodging tax to help support child care, public safety and advertising for local tourism.
Voters approved a sales tax increase to help improve safety and keep up with growing demand for the South Adams County Fire Department.
The Denver City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products last year, but voters needed to weigh in. Supporters argued it would make it harder for kids to buy vapes, but critics argued they would still buy them, and the city would lose tax revenue.
Fort Collins voters approved a new multi-use area, including a bike park, at the former Hughes Stadium site on Tuesday.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gathered with city leaders on Wednesday morning outside the McNichols Civic Center Building to celebrate voters approving the Vibrant Denver bond.
That funding will be designated for the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, which it says is facing a shortfall of $50 million a year for the next decade.
Douglas County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's election in Colorado. Eight candidates were running for four open spots on the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1, and while the votes were still being counted, the early returns showed progressive candidates in the lead.
One of the two propositions Coloradans voted on Tuesday, MM, dealt with whether the state would raise taxes on households making over $300,000 to fund the Healthy Meals for All program.
One of the two propositions Coloradans voted on Tuesday, LL, dealt with whether the state would spend $12.4 million in tax revenue raised by a previous proposition on the Healthy Meals for All program.
All union-backed candidates were leading in the Denver Board of Education elections. Only one of three incumbents seeking re-election, Xochitl Gaytán, was leading.
Voters in Denver on Tuesday are deciding the fate of a $950 million bond that could change the landscape of the city.
Election Day is Nov. 4, and Colorado voters will be able to cast their votes on two statewide propositions dealing with school lunch funding. There are also local elections around the state, including in Denver. We look at several.
Measure 300 proposes raising the amount of affordable housing that must come with new developments, and Measure 301 proposes possible higher fees for those developers.
Voters in Colorado's third-largest city will decide Tuesday who will fill five open seats on the Aurora City Council. The outcome could solidify the council's conservative majority amid ongoing debates over crime, homelessness, and housing.
It took nearly seven years and a whole lot of controversy for Denver's Park Hill Park to be established after the old Park Hill Golf Club closed its doors.
Tuesday's ballots will determine the direction of Denver Public Schools as four of seven seats on the board will be filled.
Voters in Eagle County will soon decide whether to double the county's lodging tax from 2% to 4% to help fund child care.
South Metro Fire says they're at the brink of a budget emergency, and anticipate a shortfall of $50 million a year for the next decade. It's hoping a proposed property tax increase can help close the gap.
Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and eastern plains before heat and fire danger build this weekend.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
Colorado State Patrol says there were more than 7,700 crashes caused by animals last year.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
Rescue workers at a lemonade stand atop Colorado's highest peak offered more than just refreshment for weary hikers; they also shared information on how to stay safe in the backcountry.
Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and eastern plains before heat and fire danger build this weekend.
Colorado State Patrol says there were more than 7,700 crashes caused by animals last year.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
Rescue workers at a lemonade stand atop Colorado's highest peak offered more than just refreshment for weary hikers; they also shared information on how to stay safe in the backcountry.
A day after a resident tortoise at a community pet shop went missing, the Colorado Springs Police Department returned him safely home.
On Tuesday, the Erie Town Council is set to vote for a second time on whether to sell the town's remaining mineral rights tied to a major oil and gas project that would stretch from Weld County into Boulder County.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
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The Colorado State Patrol is urging drivers to be alert for wildlife during the warmer summer months.
Aurora Fire Rescue crews rushed to the burning home in the 12600 block of East Bates Circle late Sunday night.
CBS Colorado's Eric Christensen never thought his golf addiction would take him to Roggen, Colorado. But last month he made the trek to a semi-ghost town that's the home of Rodeo Dunes.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Assistant Coach of the Colorado Eagles, Kim Weiss, is headed to Las Vegas after accepting a head coach position for a new Professional Women's Hockey League team.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.
A popular brand creator personally knows what the NICU experience is like, so he stopped by to offer families support.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
On Tuesday, the Erie Town Council is set to vote for a second time on whether to sell the town's remaining mineral rights tied to a major oil and gas project that would stretch from Weld County into Boulder County.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.