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Latino and Black poverty rates in Colorado are near historic lows, but economic stability remains elusive
Despite falling poverty rates, Latino and Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty as white Coloradans.
Health risks, money, rape: Why these Colorado women had abortions
The Denver Post spoke to eight people about their abortions, including why they chose to end their pregnancies and what it was like for them.
Supporters of Tina Peters are going after other Colorado clerks. Here鈥檚 what they want.
Colorado county clerks, like other local elections officials across the country, have been facing increased pressure from people trying to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections spreading the...
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Colorado ends tax breaks for wealthy and big businesses, changes property tax classification
Colorado's tax code changed Wednesday after Gov. Jared Polis signed three bills.
Colorado has new domestic violence laws, including one meant to keep guns out of abusers’ hands
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed three bills into law on Tuesday aimed at helping victims of domestic violence, including the sixth and final gun bill of this year's legislative session.
Alcohol takeout, delivery sticking around Colorado for another 4 years
Colorado restaurants and bars will be able to sell cocktails, six-packs, bottles of wine and liquor to-go or for delivery until July 1, 2025. Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs three new gun laws inspired by Boulder shooting. Here’s how they’ll work.
Colorado gun owners will soon have to comply with new regulations after Gov. Jared Polis signed three more gun bills into law on Saturday.
Colorado bills to reduce cost of health insurance, prescription drugs signed into law
As part of Colorado Democrats' plans to reduce health care costs, Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills Wednesday to create a more affordable health insurance plan and a prescription drug...
4 takeaways from the just-finished 2021 Colorado legislative session
The 2021 Colorado legislative session will be remembered for spending lots of unexpected money and Democrats learning their limits as a majority.
Agricultural workers in Colorado could soon get minimum wage and overtime
Colorado's agriculture workers will get minimum wage and overtime and can join labor unions under a bill lawmakers approved Tuesday. It just needs Gov. Jared Polis' signature.
Colorado looks to lower high prescription drug costs by reviewing prices, setting ceilings
The Colorado Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that lawmakers hope will make a dent in prescription drug prices.
Colorado closer to becoming third state to strengthen data privacy and transparency laws
Colorado residents will be able to opt out of their personal data being collected by websites if Gov. Jared Polis signs the bill passed Tuesday.
Alcohol to-go in Colorado was popular during COVID. It could last another four years or more.
Coloradans may have gotten used to ordering alcohol to-go during the pandemic shutdowns and lawmakers want to make sure they can keep doing it -- at least for another four...