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Lawmakers propose workaround after Polis stops releasing long-term prisoners who committed youthful crime
Gov. Jared Polis currently has the sole authority to release the programâs graduates from prison. But the governor has not done so since 2023, unilaterally stalling the program.
Sheridan School District’s future in question as Colorado’s longest teachers strike in decades enters 3rd week
The walkout has drawn the attention of Gov. Jared Polis and at least one state...
Gov. Jared Polis signs new law sealing name-change records for people younger than 18
Colorado courts will now need to suppress name change records for minors under a new...
Judge again blocks Gov. Jared Polis from directing state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena
A Denver judge on Tuesday prohibited Gov. Jared Polis again from directing state labor officials...
As lawmakers pursue âNo Kings Actâ allowing lawsuits against federal officials, prosecutors raise objections
The new bill would allow Coloradans to sue any federal official for violating their civil...
Lawmakers prep for final dash on housing, data centers, gambling in the Colorado legislature this week
The Colorado legislature has less than a month to complete its work -- both giving...
A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays wouldâve saved her
"I was devastated,â Arvada resident Debbie Fox said of falling victim to fraud. âMy body...
Parade of Medicaid errors leads to review, budget nears the finish line and more from the Colorado legislature this week
Frustrated with prior management of Medicaid and bracing for more near-term cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan...
Head of Colorado’s Medicaid agency reached nearly $40,000 settlement with state before resigning
Kim Bimestefer's settlement with Colorado waived her right to sue for any conduct by other...
By one vote, Colorado lawmakers pass bill raising overtime threshold for farmworkers
A divided Colorado House approved the bill on a 33-32 vote, a bill that would...
State budget passes Colorado Senate and nears final decision point, with committee weighing changes
âThis was an extraordinarily hard budget. ... It kept me up at night (on) many,...