From bail reform to restoring voting rights and sealing records, Colorado’s criminal justice system is getting a makeover
A slate of bills making their way through the Colorado legislature would keep people out of jail, reduce penalties for some crimes and remove barriers for offenders once they are released from prison. Many of the measures have bipartisan support, but In some cases law enforcement want the brakes pumped.
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Colorado’s new U.S. attorney wants law enforcement to treat overdose deaths as homicides as he focuses on opioids
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Jared Polis made a lot of promises in bid for governor. Here’s his progress on the 10 biggest.
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A Nazi flag led this Western Mayberry to confront hate once again. Now Fruita aims to send a different message.
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After nearly a half-century of pasta, historic Denver landmark will serve up … miniature golf
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Michael Bennet’s prostate cancer surgery termed a success as he looks toward 2020 presidential bid
Michael Bennet said that is he's cancer free after treatment he will run for president
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A Colorado author sought to add context to the Gold King Mine disaster. What he found was unexpected.
"Piecing together the history of the Gold King Mine was especially interesting, because it hadn’t really been done before," Jonathan Thompson said
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