Energy mandates are the latest flashpoint in affordable housing debate
Over the last 10 years, Colorado has become one of the most energy efficient states in the country, and one of the most unaffordable as the cost of housing has soared.
DAs and human trafficking survivors divided over sex crimes punishments bill
The CBI says 64% of human trafficking survivors are under age 18 and, under current state law, some of their abusers receive probation. A new bill under consideration would change that.
Rep. Evans to grill top immigration officials at congressional hearing
Immigration enforcement will take center stage next week in D.C. Lawmakers will hold two high profile hearings as Congress faces a looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Contentious Colorado labor union bill clears first hurdle at legislature
Less than a year after Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill to overhaul Colorado's law governing unionization, a House committee approved a new bill that's essentially a carbon copy of the old one.
Contentious Colorado labor union bill clears first hurdle of 2026 legislative session
Less than a year after Gov. Polis vetoed a bill to overhaul Colorado's labor unionization law, a House committee approved a new bill that's essentially a carbon copy of the old one.
Lawmakers consider bill to fast-track availability of pharmaceutical grade psychedelics
The Food and Drug Administration could approve the first prescription psychedelic therapy as early as this year, and state lawmakers are scrambling to ensure Coloradans will be able to access it immediately.
Immigration agents could be sued in state court under a bill by Democrats
Coloradans could sue federal immigration agents who violate their constitutional rights in state court under a bill that passed its first committee at the State Capitol.
Colorado PUC to establish rules for planned power outages in state
After four Xcel power shutoffs in the past nine months, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission is taking action.
New audit raises questions about state's vulnerability to cyberattacks
Colorado state auditors say it's unclear if the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is doing enough to secure state data from cybercriminals.
Colorado lawmakers consider another expansion of red flag gun law
A bill expanding who can use Colorado's red flag gun law passed its first committee Tuesday at the Colorado State Capitol.
New prison needed to house growing inmate population, budget director says
Gov. Jared Polis' budget director is sounding an alarm about the need for new prison facilities amid a growing inmate population.
Colorado loses more farmland than other states; Some farmers blame state policies
Acting Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and deadly viruses.
State lawmakers grill top brass at the Colorado Department of Corrections
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
State lawmakers pull out all the stops to increase affordable housing stock
As they rolled out yet another package of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing, Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers acknowledged the growing frustration of Coloradans who believe they will never be able to afford a home here.
Colorado's AG prepares for legal battle over water rights
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.