New statewide bag fee has unintended consequence
While the law says retailers have to send 60% of the money they collect to local governments, it doesn't say what they should do if local governments don't want the money.
Boulder County Dems defend process to replace state representative
Seven people are running to replace her and two of them - Kitty Sargent and Kyle Brown - sit on the committee that will decide who gets the job. Some residents say they should recuse themselves.
State lawmaker looks to address discrimination with "Job Application Fairness Act"
This year, the number of Coloradans at the age of 60 and over is expected to surpass those the age 18 and under, according to the state demographer's office.
Colorado leaders in Congress react to U.S. reaching debt limit
The federal government has officially reached the legal limit of how much it can borrow to pay the bills Congress has already authorized.
Polis touts factory-built homes as part of affordable housing plan
In his State of the State address, the governor said everything ties back to housing -- water, climate goals, the economy and transportation. He said if Colorado doesn't act now, it will reach the point of no return.
Marshall Fire survivor announces candidacy for state house seat
Jenn Kaaoush announced she's running for House District 12, the legislative district that covers the entire burn area.
State law leads to violent juvenile offenders being released from youth corrections
More than 1,000 teenagers were arrested for violent crimes last year, a 40% increase over 2021.
Lawmaker takes action after a mom jailed for violating "unconstitutional" gag order
A gag order in a child custody case in Colorado is so unusual that it's drawing international attention and has led to legislation at the state capitol.
Polis asks "who do we want to be?" in second inaugural address
In typical Polis style, his speech laid out an agenda that was full speed ahead. He made no mention of the challenges he faced during his first term in office, including COVID, wildfires and the STEM school and Club Q shootings.
New legislative session off to unusual start at state capitol
Colorado's General Assembly is back in business and lawmakers gaveled in the new session with a renewed focus on some familiar issues, while a state representative resigned amid a charge of providing false information.
Fans flock to Wayne's Smoke Shack in Superior to celebrate reopening
Hundreds of people turned out for a big tasty celebration in Superior where a popular restaurant that was nearly destroyed by the Marshall Fire, had officially reopened.
Celebrity couple from China embroiled in child custody battle in Colorado
Shuang Zheng is a megastar actress and Heng Zhang is a reality television producer. Three years ago, they came to the U.S. to have children via surrogates, something that is forbidden in China.
Buck says GOP will emerge stronger from speaker stalemate
Rep. Ken Buck says the Republican Party will emerge stronger from a standoff at the nation's capitol over who should be the next Speaker of the House.
Woman reconnects with firefighter who saved her house in Marshall Fire
There are so many stories of loss and despair from what happened during the Marshall Fire a little over a year ago, but there are also stories about hope and survival.
CO District Attorneys' Council pushes for new law addressing auto thefts
Prosecutors, law enforcement, and the governor have identified auto theft as a priority in the upcoming legislative session.