Regional News Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize groups blast decision, accusing governor of siding with billionaire CEOs over workers June 1, 2026
Business A bill to stop credit card companies from profiting off local taxes passes the State Legislature Credit cards are seen in a wallet on June 10, 2015. (Matt Rourke/Associated Press file) A proposal to reduce credit… May 11, 2026
Local News Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew April 30, 2026
Regional News Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights April 13, 2026
Local News La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan requires all counties be in compliance by December April 9, 2026
Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began… March 30, 2026
Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses March 19, 2026
Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says March 17, 2026
Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society March 5, 2026
Durango police chief, Flock critic testify on opposite sides of Colorado Senate bill Measure would require warrants for database searches after 72 hours of incident February 26, 2026
Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers February 20, 2026
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case February 10, 2026
Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing February 5, 2026
Surveillance, captive-audience and wholesale pricing are in Colorado Democrats’ cost-of-living crosshairs business groups are already lobbying against the measures January 28, 2026
In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists January 12, 2026
Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026 cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar January 9, 2026
Colorado state senator was legally drunk in car crash that killed her, authorities say Broomfield Democrat rear-ended a Ford F-350 flatbed truck December 22, 2025
Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel A legislative committee approved representation for those accused November 24, 2025
Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations November 19, 2025
After Trump gripe, presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol may be replaced with governors Conversations were underway before controversy, but drama kicked talks into high gear June 23, 2025
Top Republican in Colorado Senate resigns to take private sector job Sen. Cleave Simpson is next in line to be minority leader June 10, 2025
Gov. Polis vetoes 11 bills, a personal record protection act, ride-share safety measure, social media regulations among blocked policies June 9, 2025
Colorado law requiring people buying guns to be 21 or older can stand, federal judge rules by a U.S. district judge is a win for gun-control advocates June 6, 2025
Polis to shut off grants to cities, counties that don’t comply with state housing policies Governor using more than $100 million in funds as leverage to gain compliance May 19, 2025