Will there be another ballot measure to save Colorado’s free school meals program? Probably not.
Supporters of the Healthy School Meals for All program had their hopes pinned on the legislature to refer a measure to the ballot.
One Democratic state senator accused of blocking a vote on a proposed firearms tax
If House Bill 1349 isn't brought to a vote, it could die on the calendar when the legislative session ends next week on May 8.
Why Democrats are combining a $700 million child tax credit with a $450 million income tax cut
Democrat’s $1.2 billion tax relief plan is a compromise between Polis and progressives. But it will mean smaller TABOR refunds for all.
Boebert bill to remove endangered species protections for gray wolves just passed the House
Bill supporters called wolves an Endangered Species Act success story, but it faces little chance in the U.S. Senate.
Democratic Party official found to have made false claims against lawmaker resigns from job in Treasurer’s office
The party has also moved to limit Sheena Kadi’s official role, amidst an effort to remove her as vice-chair.
Arkansas River water users scrutinize Aurora Water’s plans for its newly bought farm in Otero County
The city of Aurora’s recent purchase of a farm and its water rights in Otero County and its plan to move water north violates a previous agreement, according to a statement from the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III in a historic shift
The DEA’s proposal still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Judge rules against conservative lawsuit that sought to curb billions in transportation fees
A Denver judge has ruled against a coalition of conservative groups that tried to unwind a multi-billion-dollar funding law for Colorado’s transportation system.
The avian flu has been detected in Colorado cows. Here’s what that means for you
The scale of the avian flu outbreak among dairy cows shouldn't be a cause of concern for consumers, officials said.
Tens of thousands of new apartments, condos could be permitted near transit stations, Denver suburbs warn
State lawmakers want denser development near buses and trains, but some communities worry about the impacts.
As the opioid epidemic worsens in Colorado, pregnant and postpartum people are dying
The leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum people in Colorado are now suicide and accidental drug overdose.
Polis and other governors push back on Pentagon plan to shift air National Guard units
The defense department says moving some units under command of Space Force would streamline operations.
Exclusive interview: Colorado’s attorney general on justice for Elijah McClain, and the ‘significant impact’ of the trials for officers and paramedics
The longest sentence handed down to those guilty in Elijah McClain's death was five years in state prison.
Former NSA worker gets nearly 22 years in prison for selling secrets to undercover FBI agent
The judge called the sentence “mercy” for what he saw as a calculated action to take the job at the NSA in order to be able to sell national security secrets.
Former deputy who killed Christian Glass will be retried on felony charges after hung jury
The jury foreperson in the case told CPR News that there was one “unreasonable” juror that prevented a consensus in convicting Andrew Buen of criminally negligent homicide.
Gov. Polis announces major oil and gas truce in exchange for transit funding
The agreement centers on a new fee on drilling projects that would fund a large state investment in public transportation.
Suzanne Morphew died by homicide with tranquilizer chemicals present in body, according to autopsy report
Morphew’s remains were located last fall near Moffat in Saguache County, three years after disappearing.
Does anybody care about COVID-19 anymore?
As the state prepares to stop reporting hospital admissions due to COVID, a state official wonders what’s next for the disease — and what lessons we have learned.