Colorado’s oil and gas battlefield (and campaign cash) is shifting to local elections
The industry already spends millions fighting municipal ballot measures and supporting candidates in areas where they operate
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Construction workers exploited by Colorado’s underground economy want to add bite to wage theft law
By Jennifer Brown Business Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado is overhauling climate goals with an eye on scrubbing carbon from its electricity
By Mark Jaffe Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado jails can’t hold people accused of low-level crimes in lieu of bail anymore. And that means current inmates could be released.
By Jesse Paul Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Talk QWERTY to me: A vintage typewriter shop in Glenwood Springs gets analog hearts racing
By Nancy Lofholm Coloradans Primary category in which blog post is published
Opponents of Colorado’s new oil and gas regulation law won’t try to repeal it — at least not this year
Opponents had planned to ask voters in November 2019 to repeal and replace the law, but last week the Colorado secretary of state's office rejected four versions of their proposed ballot initiative
Colorado Democrats postpone paid family leave effort until 2020, opt for study after mounting pressure against bill
Sen. Faith Winter, a Westminster Democrat who was pushing for Senate Bill 188, said that she was unable to pass the measure without making changes she felt “gutted the bill”
Policy vs. practice: Handcuffing of students under review in Denver Public Schools
Coloradans may face 4 spending questions this year. Will new nicotine tax measure overload the ballot?
The proposal, announced Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic state lawmakers, would set a uniform nicotine tax at 62 percent. That would lift the taxes on a package of cigarettes to $2.49 from 84 cents.
Sunriser: Juuls for schools, Colorado delegation on impeachment, QWERTY talk, “flood buddies,” a $25,000 Facebook block and more
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Colorado’s Democratic delegation not supporting Trump impeachment — yet
The issue is becoming a litmus test in a Denver district where Rep. Diana DeGette faces a Democratic primary challenger
Colorado’s Senate president blocked a Facebook commenter. That cost taxpayers $25,000 — and he’s not the first to prompt a payout
Leroy Garcia, a Pueblo Democrat, agreed as part of a settlement to not remove comments from his official Facebook page or block users in the future
Polis, Democrats will seek voter approval to boost nicotine taxes to raise money for education and health care
The increased tax on cigarettes and a new tax on vaping products is expected to raise about $300 million annually if approved by voters in November, sources say
