Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause to investigate lawmaker accused of intoxication
A Senate panel on Thursday decided to investigate the actions of a legislator accused of showing up intoxicated at a city council meeting in her district.
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Colorado ends budget year $164M in the red with potential tax cuts looming on November ballot
The state of Colorado will end its budget year June 30 with a deficit of as much as $164 million, forcing it to dip into its reserves as it heads into an election cycle fraught with financial uncertainty.
Flora heads up panel addressing ‘complex problem’ of illegal immigration, HB 19-1124 and sanctuaries
It might be a complex problem but the solution could be quite simple, participants in an immigration forum told a large audience gathered here Wednesday in Douglas County.
Rep. Soper: Gov. Polis dismissive of real concerns toward wolf depredation on Western Slope
A weekend exchange between a national columnist and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has drawn the attention of Rep. Matt Soper, R-Delta, who pens commentary as “The Western Slope Statesman.”
Signatures being gathered to get charter schools protection in Colorado constitution
An organization attempting to enshrine charter school rights in Colorado’s Constitution published a report supporting the move as it gathers signatures to get it on the ballot.
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RTD candidate has lengthy criminal record spanning two states since the 1990s
A candidate for the Regional Transportation District board of directors has a criminal record spanning two states that includes multiple financial charges and accusations of animal cruelty.
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New Colorado law protects tribal lands in response to contentious Durango, Southern Ute land dispute
A new law, rooted in a contentious land dispute in southwestern Colorado, says municipalities that want to annex land within a reservation must get tribal approval first.
In Colorado, only one town lets nonresidents vote. Now it’s considering adding LLCs to voter rolls.
When the town of Mountain Village above Telluride incorporated in 1995, emerging from a special district, the town charter allowed nonresident property owners to vote. Mountain Village is still the only town in Colorado that allows nonresidents to vote in local elections for council members, mayors and new regulations.
Colorado e-cigarette company settles with FDA, DOJ on unapproved products
A federal court ordered a Colorado company to stop manufacturing, distributing or selling unauthorized vaping products.
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Juneteenth flag with Texas star is flying today at the Colorado Capitol
On a daily basis, the Colorado Capitol flies the American and Colorado flags. Beginning Tuesday, you may notice a new flag flapping in the wind.
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