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Colorado’s only trans lawmaker slams GOP for anti-trans statements: “I am your equal”
Colorado's only transgender lawmaker called out what she described as dangerous rhetoric by Republican House members Friday, one day after GOP lawmakers turned an otherwise ordinary vote into a series...
Colorado landlords say eviction-protection proposal could make dropping problem renters too hard
At the intersection of Colorado lawmakers' debate over renters' rights are landlords like Page Pulver and tenants like Trudy Carra-deSalero.
“Fair workweek” for Colorado service workers fails after opposition from restaurant industry
Citing opposition from restaurants, a bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers rejected a bill Thursday that would've required certain large employers provide advance scheduling for their employees.
Colorado restaurant industry turns up the heat on lawmakers over short-notice scheduling reform
Faced with a wall of opposition from restaurants and industry groups, Colorado lawmakers are set for a tight, potentially fatal vote Thursday on a bill that would require certain large...
Why one popular gun control measure wasn’t part of Colorado Democrats’ reform package
When Colorado Democrats rolled out their gun law reform legislation Thursday, it lacked a proposal already subject to much consternation -- one to define and prohibit the sale of assault...
Colorado is in a “golden moment” for gun law reform. Here’s what to expect.
Colorado Democrats formally unveiled their marquee firearm legislation Thursday, setting into motion plans they've previewed for months and what could be session-defining fights over gun rights and access.
Tina Peters, Erik Aadland among candidates vying to lead Colorado Republicans
At least six people -- including indicted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters and two former Congressional candidates -- are vying to become the next chair of the Colorado Republican Party,...
Tenants plead with Colorado lawmakers to let cities enact rent control measures
The first public hearing for HB23-1115, which would repeal a 42-year-old prohibition on local governments enacting rent control policies, pitted tenants versus landlords and housing advocates versus property developers and...
Top Colorado lawmaker wants to protect “spirit” of psilocybin legislation. Advocates aren’t so sure.
A call went out on social media, and now Sen. Steve Fenberg faced a crowd of skeptical constituents who'd heard rumors about his plans for psilocybin and the voter-approved ballot...
How would governor-backed zoning plan help Colorado’s housing crisis? Details emerge
Legislators are also considering a statewide housing needs assessment, which would identify housing deficiencies and set targets to address them.