Politics and Government
Electric-vehicle makers want to sell directly to Coloradans. Dealers say that’s a “solution in search of a problem.”
Senate Bill 167 would let all makers of EVs, including Ford, sell their electric SUVs directly to customers, bypassing dealerships
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The Western Slope’s outdoor recreation economy had everything but a bachelor’s degree. Colorado Mesa is changing that.
By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
U.S. House approves largest Colorado wilderness bill in 40 years. But not everyone is happy.
By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
One in eight people struggle with infertility. Colorado lawmakers want insurance to cover treatment
By Moe Clark Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Will 2020 be the year Colorado bans plastic bags, Styrofoam and other single-use plastics?
By Tamara Chuang Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Xcel wins $41.5 million rate increase, but Colorado regulators balk at charging for repairs to troubled coal plant
Xcel Energy wanted a $158.3 million increase, but the PUC pushed back to keep rate hike passed on to residential customers to about $1.03 per month.
Republican anti-LGBTQ bills at the Colorado Capitol test: Where does the party stand?
A number of GOP members of the statehouse declined to talk about the measures. Several who did said they disagree with the slate of legislation.
Colorado State Board calls for tougher rules teacher training rules on reading instruction
The new rules will govern the rollout of legislation that updates a major 2012 law — the READ Act — requiring districts to help struggling readers in the early grades
As Coloradans grow older, there’s a push for policies that benefit all ages
“Creating opportunities for 20-year-olds will help them when they’re 60,” said Elizabeth Garner, the state's demographer
5 numbers that explain why Colorado lawmakers want more insight into prescription drug costs
Democrats are trying again this year to pass a bill requiring pharmaceutical companies to be more transparent about price increases and rebates
Colorado lawmakers inch forward on transportation deal as gas tax hike becomes political touch point
Americans for Prosperity is launching ads at gas station pumps and sending mailers criticizing lawmakers for overspending tax dollars
Michael Bennet ends his presidential campaign after disappointing New Hampshire finish
The Colorado Democrat placed his White House hopes with the Granite State, but appeared to be headed for a near-last finish in Tuesday’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary
Summit County’s plan to end a conservation easement to build senior housing is riling locals and land trusts
The development-prohibiting easements theoretically last forever. Critics of the housing plan worry an exception will undermine the rule.
Water is Colorado’s most critical resource. So why isn’t it central to every local land-use decision?
A new bill in Colorado's capitol aims to better align local land-use planning with water conservation efforts laid out in the Colorado Water Plan. But is it enough?
