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Its back to the future for some bills that failed to advance in last year’s session

The 2024 legislative session ended with some unfinished business for some lawmakers, a few of whom have decided to give their previously unsuccessful bills another shot. While some measures have undergone changes based on feedback from last year, others remain the same.

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Weld County Republican legislators seek to repeal Colorado’s ‘cage-free’ eggs law

A pair of Republican lawmakers are seeking to repeal Colorado’s “cage-free” eggs law, which went into full effect at the start of the year, citing the commodity’s price has increased more than any other food tracked.ย ย 

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‘This is unacceptable’: Review of former CBI DNA scientist’s 10,786 cases causes rape evidence logjam

The time to process a rape kit in Colorado has now nearly doubled, leaving victims in limbo due to the continuing scandal at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the director of the embattled agency told lawmakers Wednesday.

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Colorado’s large city mayors urge governor, lawmakers not to take away local control to combat crime

The mayors of Colorado’s three largest cities on Thursday urged Gov. Jared Polis and lawmakers to focus on housing, the economy, and public safety. They notably urged state policymakers to ensure that municipalities retain the flexibility to combat crime.

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Aurora School Board president Anne Keke to seek vacated House District 41 seat

Dr. Anne Keke, president of the Aurora School Board, told Colorado Politics Tuesday that she intends to run for the House District 41 seat in Aurora left vacant by Democratic Rep. Iman Jodeh, who was chosen to represent Senate District 29 on Monday.

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