Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills
Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why
DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Andrew Kenney
‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?
Once again, Colorado lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates
DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
15 ways housing, development and renters’ rights could change in Colorado this year
Democrats have advanced series of measures that would push cities to loosen development restrictions
DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business
Colorado could use $700 million of TABOR surplus on a new child tax credit
Starting Spring 2025, Colorado’s lower-income families could receive an average of $2,500 per year under a state-level child tax credit. The proposal, which is moving forward at the statehou...
DATE: Apr 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion
When the health insurer Friday Health shut down its Colorado operations last summer, it left 30,000 Coloradans scrambling for new health insurance. It wasn’t just a hassle — it came with tho...
DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide
More people who survived childhood sexual abuse could gain the ability to sue the perpetrators and their employers – if Colorado voters agree to a constitutional amendment proposed by state ...
DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado could spend $18 million – and use a controversial legal power – to get ADUs built
Dozens of Colorado cities would have to allow the construction of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) under a bill proposed by state lawmakers.
ADUs, also known as “granny flats,” are small, fre...
DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison – if they stick to the program
Under a proposed new law, many people leaving jail and prison in Colorado would get some extra help from the state government. They could receive up to $3,000 each in state funds to help wit...
DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting
Colorado’s special legislative session took four days to finish and affected hundreds of millions of dollars of taxes – but only for next year.
That means the next debate is already beginnin...
DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News
How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market
Pam Giordano and her husband bought their tri-level home nearly 30 years ago. The price sounds almost unbelievable today: $138,000 for a couple thousand square feet of south Denver real esta...
DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News
On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans
Colorado homeowners would collectively get about $388 million of property tax relief under the plan proposed by statehouse Democrats as their extraordinary session gaveled in Friday.
What’s ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News
What Colorado lawmakers could do in their special session on property taxes (and more)
When state lawmakers return to the state Capitol on Friday for a special session, the main focus will be on lowering property tax rates – an urgent action, said Gov. Jared Polis, before a bi...
DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News
