Colorado first passed its “Red Flag Law” in 2019. It allows family members and household members as well as law enforcement agencies to petition a judge to have someone’s guns removed from them if they are deemed a risk to themselves or others.
A look at Colorado’s Red Flag law and how often it’s used Read More »
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving. More than a dozen brands of organic carrots are now recalled with warnings to consumers not to eat them. One person is known to have become ill in Colorado, but the recalled products were all produced by Grimmway Farms and sold under a variety of brand names.
With Thanksgiving nearing, carrot E. coli outbreak offers new concerns for Coloradans Read More »
Colorado has long punched above its weight in shaping national policy, and this administration is no different. With the appointment of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy, our state once again finds itself in a key position of influence in Washington, D.C.
Dickenson: From the Rockies to the Beltway, Colorado’s influence in Washington Read More »
A major fight is brewing at the state Capitol, where unions plan to push for legislation they said would give workers “more freedom to negotiate for workplace safety and better pay” but which business groups warned would upend a system that is pivotal attracting companies and keeping Colorado economically competitive.
Business groups warn against changes to Colorado’s union law Read More »
Colorado agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in attorneys’ fees following the conclusion of a case involving a graphic designer who did not want to create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
Colorado to pay $1.5 million in same-sex wedding websites case Read More »
Colorado’s topography is unique. The lowest point is on the Eastern Plains with an elevation of 3,317 feet where the Arikaree River flows out of Yuma County. The highest point is atop Mount Elbert with an elevation of 14,438 feet (about half the cruising altitude of a commercial jet).
Colorado’s wind and terrain plays a big role in forecasting snow Read More »
A second Trump presidency has sparked significant concerns among some Colorado Democrats. They cite fears over federal overreach, social policy rollbacks and economic instability.
The state reported its unemployment rate hit 4.1% in October, up from 4% the month before — matching the national average after being below the U.S. rate all year, according to data from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s report released Monday. The number of unemployed grew by nearly 4,000 over the month to a total of 134,000.
Colorado’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.1%, surging up to the national average Read More »
The Colorado legislature’s budget drafting body, stung by criticism from the governor over hiking Medicaid provider rates last spring higher than what he wanted, bit back when Gov. Jared Polis met with the committee last week to discuss his 2025-26 budget proposal.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers spar over proposed budget Read More »
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company made the announcement on Monday and said it’s part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
More than 400 Coloradans who work for UPS learn they are losing their jobs Read More »
